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| Promote the use of science and education to ensure availability of
high quality water in the Pomperaug River Watershed
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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. |