Charting the Course: Expanding Access, Education, & River Health
Join us for an inspiring evening at OARS’ Annual Meeting, where we’ll dive into the future of our 3 rivers. Our team will share the latest on our River RATs paddles and 86 Miles Club—exciting ways to get more people out on the water—and the growth of our Water Wise Workshops, bringing hands-on science to even more young learners. Plus, hear from Kim Kastens, Chair of the Green Acton Water Committee, as she sheds light on the severe impacts of road salt on our rivers and streams.
Help us shape the future of our 3 rivers. Join us for an evening of action and insight.
The evening will begin with a short business meeting and BoD elections.
Light refreshments will be served.
Board of Directors Nominee Details
For Election (section in progress)
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Paul Anderson Paul is mostly retired but works part-time at Arcadis, an environmental consulting firm, specializing in ecological and human health risk assessment. With over 30 years of experience, he has developed water quality and sediment monitoring programs, set criteria for water quality, sediment, and soil, and assessed environmental risks nationwide. Paul is a member of the Berlin Economic Development Commission and has previously served on the Berlin Conservation Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. He also contributes to several water reuse expert panels with the National Water Research Institute. Paul grew up fishing the Charles River and other local waters, earned a BS in Biology from Boston University, and an MS and PhD in Evolutionary Ecology from Harvard University. He also taught human health risk assessment as an adjunct professor at Boston University for over 25 years. In his spare time, he enjoys fly fishing for striped bass, hiking in local forests, woodworking, and gardening.
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Carolyn Gouchoe Carolyn is a retired Biotechnology Manager who most recently developed and implemented comprehensive training courses tailored to application scientists. In addition, she also created the college internship programs at Agilent Technologies. Carolyn received her PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from Boston University. She was a manager of entry-level sales and marketing professionals in the biotechnology industry for many years. Earlier in her career, she was an undergraduate biology professor. Currently, she is a nesting and habitat monitor for Mass Audubon’s Brewster Woods Sanctuary and Drumlin Farms. Carolyn’s other interests include conservation biology and science education. |
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