Peyton McCauley

Peyton McCauley is a Water Policy Specialist and Sea Grant UW Water Science-Policy Fellow at the Center for Water Policy. She holds a Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from St. Norbert College.

Prior to law school, she worked with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service where she was introduced to environmental policy through work related to the National Environmental Policy Act. During her law studies, she served as the Academic Chair for the Black Law Students Association and an Academic Success Program Leader for a first-year legal writing course. She also researched the legal rights of nature, focusing on policies and laws of various jurisdictions across the United States and their implications.

At the Center for Water Policy, Peyton performs water law and policy research. One area of focus is the emerging regulatory landscape for Great Lakes offshore wind energy.

In her free time, Peyton enjoys spending time outdoors, being active, and trying new food.