Our People

Caitlin Fitzgerald

Major Donor Officer

development@oars3rivers.org (978) 369-3956

Service & Expertise

Fundraising
Major Donor Relations

Caitlin grew up one town over from the Concord River. (Despite occasionally being forced to bike there), Some of her best memories are weekends canoeing with her family, stopping at Willow Pond Kitchen on the way home. Having spent most of her career in a different kind of development—film production in New York City and Los Angeles—a storyteller by both nature and trade, in recent years her focus shifted to climate stories. Inspired by its beauty, history, and the poets and writers who lived on its banks, the Concord River is dear to her. OARS’ mission is important and personal—Caitlin intends to channel her passion and professional experience to encourage others to do the possible and make the SuAsCo fishable and swimmable, again.

~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

Caitlin Fitzgerald