About the Organization

The Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition was formed by residents of Bethlehem , Woodbury, and Southbury CT in 1999 to protect the quality and quantity of water in the Pomperaug Watershed--a 90 square mile area that provides both water and recreational opportunities for thousands of residents.

The Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition was created because responsibility for the watershed is divided among towns and state agencies with no agency responsible for the entire watershed. The Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition is working to create a partnership between local governments, businesses, environmental organizations and private citizens and regional, state and federal agencies to insure the health and vibrancy of the Pomperaug Watershed.

Volunteer directors of the Coalition represent a broad spectrum of local government, business and environmental interests. With funding from government and foundation grants and private donations, the Coalition maintains a two person professional staff with offices at Cornerstone Professional Park on Sherman Hill Road in Woodbury, CT. The PRWC Board of Directors meets monthly, with the Advisory Committee meeting each quarter.

To learn more about our 10 year history, view this 10 minute video and the 10 Year Timeline graphic summary of the organizations major milestones.

Mailing Address & Location

The Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition, Inc.
39 Sherman Hill Road
Woodbury, CT 06798

Phone: 203-267-1700
Fax: 203 264 6332


Our office is located at the Bent of the River Audubon Center, Suite 103 C in South Britain, Connecticut. From I-84 Exit 14 in Southbury, take Route 172 north to the village of South Britain and turn left onto East Flat Hill Road. The Center is located approximately ¼ mile on the left. Our office is located in the red barn at the end of the long (about 1/3 mile) dirt driveway.

Public office hours are 9:00 - 4:00, Monday through Friday.

Staff

James S. Belden
Executive Director

Carol A. Haskins
Outreach Director

Officers

John Lacadie
Chairman, Finance Committee, Science Committee
Board Member CT Agricultural Experiment Station Associates
Member Science Advisory Board, AgraQuest Inc.
Former Senior Vice President/Chief Technology Officer Chemtura Corp.

Joseph Eisenberg
Vice-Chairman, Finance Committee, Development Committee
Retired Executive Vice President, Crompton Corporation

Fred Sell
Treasurer & Secretary (dual offices), Finance Committee
Former Operations Executive, Crompton Corporation

Board of Directors

James S. Belden
ex officio
Co-founder Pootatuck Watershed Association
Officer Candlewood Valley Trout Unlimited
Former waste management industry executive
Town of Newtown elected official, Legislative Council

Anne Delo
Chair, Development Committee
Former VP of Human Resources with Travelers Ins. Co. Hartford, CT
Connecticut Community Foundation Grants Review Committee
FISH Woodbury Volunteer

Eileen Denver
Secretary, Chair: Public Relations Committee, Development Committee
Former Editor, Consumer Reports

Joseph Eisenberg
Vice-Chairman, Finance Committee, Development Committee
Retired Executive Vice President, Crompton Corporation

Tom Hook
Co-chair: Stream Committee
Former Advertising Executive in NYC

Cindy Hunt-Stowell
Finance Committee
Trustee, Flanders Nature Center
Trustee, Southbury Land Trust

John Lacadie
Science Committee
Board Member CT Agricultural Experiment Station Associates
Member Science Advisory Board, AgraQuest Inc.
Former Senior Vice President/Chief Technology Officer Chemtura Corp.

Frederick R. Leavenworth
Official Representative, Town of Woodbury
Vice-Chairman, Northwest Conservation District
Chairman, Woodbury Conservation Commission

Vincent McDermott
Official Representative, Town of Bethlehem
Vice President, Milone and MacBroom

J. Lawrence Pond - Director Emeritus
To read Larry and Gloria's intereview for the Woodbury Oral HIstory Project, click here
Geologist
Official Representative, Town of Woodbury
Former First Selectman, Town of Woodbury
Former Member, Woodbury Conservation Commission

Fred Sell
Treasurer, Finance Committee
Development Committee
Former Operations Executive, Crompton Corporation

Marc J. Taylor, M.D.
Science Committee, Development Committee
Official Representative, Town of Southbury
Chairman, River Network
Board Member, Housatonic Valley Association
Vice President, Rivers Alliance of Connecticut
Trustee, Southbury Land Trust

Christopher Wood
Independent Planning Consultant
Woodbury Representative

Advisory Board

David Bjerklie
Hydrologist, United States Geological Survey

Sandy Boyer
Human Resources VP, Timex Corporation

Jeff Burmeister
Operations Manager, Woodlake, Inc.

DeLoris Curtis
Planning Administrator, Town of Southbury

Ingrid Davis
Woodbury Conservation Commission

Kenneth Faroni
Planning & Permitting Coordinator/Environmental Manager, O & G Industries

William Hildreth
Owner, Mill House Antiques

Karen Huber
Executive Director, Southbury Land Trust

Leslie Kane
Center Director, Audubon Center at the Bent of River, Southbury

Dr. William Kimball
Member of Southbury Inland Wetlands Commission

Neal Lustig
Director of Health, Pomperaug Health District

Virginia Mason
Assistant Director, Council of Governments-Central Naugatuck Valley

Arthur Milnor
Executive Director, Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust

Kevin Moran
Vice President, United Water Company

Susan Peterson
Department of Environmental Protection, Watershed Manager

Curtis Read
President, Lablite, LLC
Chairman, Northwest Conservation District
President, Little Simon Properties, Inc.
Bridgewater Selectman and member of Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commission

Karen Reddington-Hughes
Owner, Abrash Galleries
President, Woodbury Antique Dealer's Association

Meghan Ruta
Water Resource Protection Manager, Housatonic Valley Association

Diantha D. Schull
DD Schull, LLC (Independent Development Consultant)

Daniel Sherr
Washington Environmental Council, Bantam River Watershed Association

Ken Skov
Operations Support Manager, United Water Company

Keith Sorensen
President and CEO, Heritage Development Group, Heritage Water Company

Duncan Stephens
Woodbury Representative

Mary Tyrrell
Woodbury Inland Wetlands Chair

David Taylor
Woodbury Open Space Strategy & Implementation Committee

Lynn Werner
Executive Director, Housatonic Valley Association
Member, Rivers Advisory Committee
Trustee, Rivers Alliance of Connecticut

David Taylor
Woodbury Open Space Strategy & Implementation Committee

Anne Westerman
President, Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust
Program Coordinator, Renaissance Center for Music

Committees

Science. Continue the development of relevant scientific studies and analysis, including modeling and water sampling while collaborating with relevant partners, institutions and agencies.  Utilize results and scientific knowledge to influence decision-makers through education and leadership.

Stream. Develops and conducts activities that aid in the assessment of the physical and biological characteristics of the rivers in the watershed; to use the results of these activities to help inform the community and proper authorities of any problems requiring attention and advocate action that will improve the quality of the riparian habitat.  Engage volunteers for the purpose of conducting activities such as the macroinvertebrate sampling, stream assessments, and improvement projects.

Education, Outreach, and Marketing.  Review, help develop and implement education and outreach efforts to members, the general public and decision makers.  Develop marketing and special event materials as well as press coverage and electronic media. 

Development. Develops and stewards a plan for sustainable funding.  Activities include but are not limited to grant research and grant writing, planning fundraising events, cultivating donors, and building corporate partnerships.