Our People

Pam Rockwell

Board members

Pam has volunteered as an OARS Water Quality Monitoring program sampler since the program’s inception. She chairs the Town of Concord’s 2229 Main Street Oversight Committee (Starmet Superfund Site) and lives in West Concord on the Assabet River.

River-related passions

Citizen science

Professional interests

Biology

~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

Pam Rockwell

River-related passions

Professional interests

Our People

Pam Rockwell

River-related passions

Professional interests

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