Doug Alderson is a Florida naturalist and writer. He has published many articles in magazines such as Wildlife Conservation, Sierra, and Florida Wildlife, and has written a number of books on nature travel in Florida. He has published many articles in magazines such as Wildlife Conservation, Sierra, and Florida Wildlife, and has written a number of books on nature travel in Florida. Paddle Florida presented Doug their inaugural Environmental Service Award in 2015 "for conspicuous commitment, unflagging dedication and love of Florida's natural environment.".