Our People

Allan Fierce

Board Member

Allan is the retired Executive Director of the Mass. Board of Registration of Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Professionals (“LSP Board”) and was formerly an environmental attorney in private practice and with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office. He holds a JD from Northwestern University School of Law. He currently serves on the Board of the Stow Conservation Trust and works on state climate legislation with the Massachusetts chapter of Elders Climate Action.

River-related passions

Canoeing and kayaking; water quality monitoring for OARS; ensuring full enforcement of all laws and regulations that protect rivers; advocating for the cleanup of contaminated water bodies

Professional interests

Environmental protection, regulation, and enforcement; state and local climate mitigation and adaptation

Other personal interests

Hiking, road biking, cross-country skiing, climate disruption, Red Sox

~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

Allan Fierce

Our People

Allan Fierce

OARS SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR