Our People

Patrick Van Der Voorn

Board Member

Pat is Vice President and Chief Environmental Counsel of The Mosaic Company, a diversified agricultural nutrients company. In that role, he advises Mosaic on wide-ranging environmental issues affecting the company throughout North America. He is an avid outdoors person who fishes local waters, including the Assabet and Sudbury rivers. He also bikes and skis and has earned membership in the White Mountain Four Thousand Footer Club. He and his family live in Sudbury with their two dogs.

~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

Patrick Van Der Voorn