About the founder
Dawn Obermoeller is the founder and editor of Rewilding Report, an independent publication dedicated to rewilding news, peer-reviewed research, and ecological restoration journalism.
She brings more than 20 years of science communication and strategic marketing experience to conservation writing. Her career began in the biology labs of Southwest Texas State University and grew through leadership roles at some of the world’s leading life sciences companies. She holds a Master of Science in Biology, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management, and an MBA in Marketing, and spent two decades translating cutting-edge genomics, diagnostics, and biotechnology research into accessible, compelling content for global audiences. Her early research contributed to eight peer-reviewed papers in genetics and molecular biology journals, along with a co-authored chapter, “RNA Purification,” in Molecular Biology Problem Solver: A Laboratory Guide (Wiley, 2001).
That same discipline, understanding the science deeply then communicating it clearly, now drives Rewilding Report. Dawn founded the publication out of a conviction that ecological restoration is one of the most important and underreported stories of our time, and that the gap between peer-reviewed rewilding science and public understanding is one worth closing.
She is based in Austin, Texas, where rapid urbanization is affecting the Hill Country’s sensitive karst landscapes, the local Edwards Aquifer, and its endemic cave species, giving the work of rewilding journalism a particular urgency. She is also an iNaturalist Ambassador, helping others in the region learn to observe, document, and identify local wildlife.
Why we started Rewilding Report
The rewilding movement is one of the most exciting developments in modern conservation, but it can be hard to follow. Research is scattered across dozens of journals. News coverage is fragmented. And the practical guidance for ordinary people who want to take action is often buried or inaccessible.
We started Rewilding Report to fix that. We wanted a single, trustworthy destination where anyone could find accurate, compelling, up-to-date information: whether you're a researcher tracking the latest wolf population studies or a homeowner wondering how to rewild your backyard.
What began as a passion project has grown into a publication read by tens of thousands of people across the US and around the world, with a research database indexing hundreds of peer-reviewed papers and a regularly updated news feed covering the latest developments in ecological restoration.
What we believe
How we work
Our news feed is updated regularly through editorial curation across dozens of sources, surfacing the most significant rewilding stories. Every piece of content is reviewed before publication.
Our research database indexes peer-reviewed papers from leading journals including Nature, Science, Biological Conservation, Journal of Applied Ecology, and many others. We write plain-language summaries so non-specialist readers can understand what the science actually says, and link directly to the original papers so researchers can go deeper.
We are transparent about our funding model. We earn small commissions through affiliate links to books we genuinely recommend, and we may occasionally publish clearly labelled sponsored content from organisations whose values align with ours. You can read our full Affiliate Disclosure and Editorial Policy for details.
Get in touch
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have a news tip, a research paper you think we should cover, a correction to report, or just want to say hello, our inbox is always open.
Email us at info@rewildingreport.com or visit our contact page. We read every message.