Our People

Ingeborg Hegemann

Interim Executive Director

ExecutiveDirector@oars3rivers.org (978) 369-3956

Service & Expertise

Climate Adaptation
Conservation Policy
Environmental Permitting
Land Use & Regional Planning
Watershed Planning
Wetlands Conservation
Wetlands Science

Ingeborg Hegemann serves as the Interim Executive Director of OARS 3 Rivers. She brings decades of experience in environmental science, wetlands assessment, regulatory permitting, and climate change adaptation to the organization.

Before joining OARS in this role, Ingeborg retired as Vice President and Principal of the Ecological Sciences Group at BSC, where she led and contributed to a wide range of projects focused on wetlands science, environmental impact analysis, and climate resilience. Her work has supported municipalities, agencies, and organizations navigating complex environmental and regulatory challenges.

Ingeborg is deeply engaged in local and regional conservation efforts. She serves on the Stow Conservation Commission and the Stow Board of Selectmen and has held leadership and advisory roles with organizations including the Mystic River Watershed Association and the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. She is also a member of the Society for Wetland Scientists’ Professional Certification Committee review panel.

She holds a BA in Geology from Skidmore College and a Master’s in Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. Ingeborg is passionate about environmental education, water quality, and stewardship, and outside of work she enjoys beekeeping and cat rescue and fostering.

~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

Ingeborg Hegemann