Bill Buck is an Americanenvironmentalist,writer, andmultimediaproducer. In 1987, he was awarded thePresidential Environmental Youth Award by PresidentRonald Reagan for his efforts to inform the public about atoxic wastedump in his localCasmalia, California.[1]
Taking a Stand Against Environmental Pollution profiled Buck's achievements as ayouth activist during this time, including his participation in a number of controversialprotests with thedirect action organizationGreenpeace. In 1989, as public pressure continued to build, the dump was permanently shut down. The site was later administered by theEnvironmental Protection Agency and remains on the list ofSuperfund sites inCalifornia.[2]
Buck began writing about environmental issues forThe New York Times Special Feature Syndicate and national publications like"E" Magazine, including in-depth interviews withDavid R. Brower and other environmental leaders.[3]
He combined his expertise injournalism and multimedia production in 1997, working onPresidentBill Clinton's officialInauguration Daywebcast inWashington, DC.[4] Buck's credits in professional TV and film production include theMTV environmental documentaryConnect (1997), the filmMemoirs of a Geisha (2005), thePBS seriesRemaking American Medicine (2006) andThe Story of Stuff animated series.[5]
In 2013, Buck published a book aboutSan Francisco, California documenting unique aspects of the city. He writes for and publishes a website profiling America'sNational Trails System.[6]
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