Our People

Grace Bellavance

Community Engagement Coordinator—Advancement, TerraCorps Service Member

communityengagement@oars3rivers.org (978) 369-3956

Service & Expertise

Community Engagement
Digital Media/Social Media
Environmental Education

Grace joins OARS 3 Rivers as a TerraCorp service member for the 2025–26 year. She recently graduated with a BA in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont and has worked with various environmental nonprofits focused on land conservation, green building, and flood resilience. Grace brings her passion for watershed access, love of aquatic recreation, and skills in community outreach to this role and is excited to meet the people throughout the watershed who help make our work possible.

~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

Grace Bellavance

Our People

Grace Bellavance

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