Our People

Ellie Pohlig

Community Engagement Coordinator—TerraCorps Service Member

epohlig@oars3rivers.org

Service & Expertise

Community Outreach & Education
Data Analysis
Volunteer Engagement

Ellie joins OARS as a TerraCorps Service Member for the 2026-27 program year, serving as our Community Engagement Coordinator. She recently graduated from Colby College with a degree in Environmental Science and has worked in conservation education and community outreach. Ellie brings skills in scientific communication, data analysis, and education to the organization, and her enthusiasm for water science and volunteer engagement will guide her projects with OARS.

TerraCorps places AmeriCorps members in 11-month service terms across a network of community nonprofits working in conservation, sustainable farming, and local food systems. OARS is proud to be one of a network of service sites across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

~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

Our People

Ellie Pohlig