Our People

Callie Sties

Community Engagement Coordinator—Programs, TerraCorps Service Member

youthedu@oars3rivers.org (978) 369-3956

Service & Expertise

Community Engagement
Education
Project Management

Callie joined OARS 3 Rivers as the Programs Community Engagement Coordinator in September 2025, serving as a TerraCorps Service Member through the TerraCorps AmeriCorps program. In May 2024, she graduated from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, with a dual degree in International Relations and Environmental Policy. After which she worked as an Environmental Educator at the Sound to Sea Environmental Education Program in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina. She loved her time by the sea, instilling a sense of respect and curiosity for nature in the next generation. Delighted to use her appreciation for the natural world to make change, Callie is eager to continue to help people foster meaningful relationships with nature around them. Whether it’s through citizen science, environmental stewardship, water recreation, or environmental education, Callie is thrilled to use her passion and experience to advance OARS 3 Rivers’ programs.

~30%

of the SuAsCo rivers watershed is wetlands, crucial for wildlife habitat and water quality

~30%

of water samples in the SuAsCo rivers watershed contain PFAS, leading to increased monitoring and remediation by local authorities and environmental groups

~70%

of dams in the SuAsCo watershed are over a century old, requiring extensive upkeep and presenting obstacles to river restoration and fish passage

>40%

of the land within the watershed is publicly accessible, offering recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, and birdwatching to the community

~15%

of the land in the SuAsCo rivers watershed is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots. This contributes to stormwater runoff and water pollution issues

>40%

of the land within the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers watershed is publicly accessible, providing endless opportunities for paddling, hiking, and wildlife exploration.

Our People

Callie Sties