Our People

Carol Lurie

Board Member

Carol is a lifelong paddler and hiker with a passion for preserving natural resources. With extensive experience leading environmental and sustainability planning projects, she has managed complex, multidisciplinary environmental permitting for major infrastructure projects, primarily airports. Her expertise includes environmental planning, permitting, and strategic planning, along with leading stakeholder outreach for complex projects. Carol holds a Master’s in City Planning from MIT and a BS in Town and Regional Planning from WITS (South Africa). Now working on-call, she looks forward to giving back to the community through OARS.

~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

Carol Lurie