Chris has been the Park Biologist for the City of Dallas since May of 2023. Before then, Chris has worked in the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability in Air Quality, Water Quality and Green Spaces for the Comprehensive Environmental Climate Action Plan. He was the Regional and Municipal Coordinator for the Texas Stream Team 2012-2022 for the City of Dallas and North Central Texas Council of Governments, bringing water quality education and programming to Citizen/Community Scientists. He holds a Bachelor's of Zoology from Texas A&M. As the Urban Biologist for the Dallas Park Department, Chris has worked on tree plantings and canopy assessments, the Emerald Ash Borer threat, Pollinator programs for gardening, Master Naturalist/Gardener and Eagle Scout service projects, Invasive Vegetation removals, wildlife education like coyotes and bald eagles, and alternative vegetation management - Goat project.

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Brett Johnson serves as Superintendent – Environmental Quality (Conservation Manager) for the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, overseeing Forestry-Conservation Team operations. He has more than 20 years of experience in wildlife biology, conservation, and natural resource management, including 12 years with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Brett holds a BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University and an MS from Texas Tech University. He is a Certified Wildlife Biologist, ISA Certified Arborist, and Certified Park and Recreation Professional. His work focuses on urban wildlife, invasive species, forest management, and practical conservation strategies in urban environments.

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