Joseph Cone

About the Author

Joseph Cone is an acclaimed author and environmental journalist whose work illuminates the intricate intersections of ecology, human society, and policy in the American West. With a background in science writing and a deep commitment to conservation issues, Cone has spent decades chronicling the challenges facing natural resources and the communities that depend on them. His reporting has appeared in leading publications such as The New York Times, High Country News, and Audubon Magazine, where he explores themes of sustainability and resilience. In his book A Common Fate: Endangered Salmon and the People of the Pacific Northwest, Cone masterfully weaves scientific analysis with personal narratives to reveal the profound impacts of declining salmon populations on indigenous tribes, commercial fishers, and broader ecosystems. A resident of Oregon, Cone continues to advocate for informed environmental stewardship through his writing and public engagements.