Our People

Paul Anderson

Board Member

Paul is a retired environmental consultant with over 30 years of experience in ecological and human health risk assessment. He has developed water quality monitoring programs, set environmental criteria, and served on water reuse expert panels with the National Water Research Institute. Paul is a member of the Berlin Economic Development Commission and has served on the town’s Conservation Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. He holds a BS in Biology from Boston University and an MS and PhD in Evolutionary Ecology from Harvard University. In his spare time, Paul enjoys fly fishing, hiking, woodworking, and gardening.

~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

Paul Anderson

Our People

Paul Anderson

OARS SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR