District Vision:  To develop a watershed approach to natural resource management in eastern Connecticut by providing technical assistance and environmental education opportunities.

 

1.     1. Conduct projects that demonstrate or test new conservation methods

    2. Present workshops on natural resource topics

    3. Assist Town “Land Use” Commissions with environmental reviews of development plans

    4. Work with local citizens and towns to raise awareness of natural resource concerns

 

 

Chair

William (Bill) Jorsz, Baltic

 

Vice Chair

Norma O'Leary, Thompson

 

Treasurer

Winthrop Benjamin, Preston

 

Secretary

Lee Szruba, Lisbon

 

Supervisors

Rose Bison, Hampton

Howard Denslow, Brooklyn

C. Pete Merrill, Jewett City

Rosemarie Huysman, Groton

Sherwood Raymond, Norwich

Susan Manning, Jewitt City

Warren Swanson, Waterford

 

Alternate Supervisors

Hans Kvist, Lisbon

Judy Rondeau, Thompson

Gail Rigney, Preston

 

The Board of Directors meets once a month.

Scott Gravatt, Executive Director Scott has over 25 years of experience dealing with a wide variety of environmental issues. His strengths are balancing conservation with land use and coordinating projects that achieve meaningful results.	Sarah Lamagna, Natural Resource Specialist Sarah has BS in Forestry and an MS in Soil Science. Her interests include the preservation of soils, ecosystem sustainability, and educating and involving the public with environmental issues.  She will also be serving as the Niantic River Coordinator.
Kate Johnson, Administrator Kate's administrative background includes work with alternative energy and conservation. She maintains a cooperative team spirit and loves working with the public.	Jean Pillo, Watershed Conservation Coordinator Jean has an MS degree in Biology and is involved with local and regional watershed initiatives throughout eastern CT.  Contact her if you would like to become involved in volunteer water quality monitoring.

 

Brooklyn Office

Brooklyn Agricultural Center

139 Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn, CT 06234

Phone (860) 774-8397, ext. 3

 

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Norwich Office

USDA Service Center

238 West Town Street, Norwich, CT 06360

Phone (860) 887-4163, ext. 400

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Award Category	Name(s)	Reason
Volunteer of the Year	Anne Roberts Pierson, Gales Ferry, CT	Poquetanuck Cove Restoration Project
Group Award	Robert Ross, Salem First Selectman Mary Ann Chinatti, Salem Town Planner Daniel Steward, Waterford First Selectman Maureen Fitzgerald, Waterford Environmental Planner Paul Formica, Niantic First Selectman Gary Goechel, Niantic Planning Director Joseph Jaskiewicz, Mayor of Montville Colleen Bezanson, Montville Town Planner	Niantic River Watershed Based Plan Implementation
Volunteer Project Contributor of the Year	Hannah McMerriman, Pomfret, CT Celia Guillard, Windham, CT	Installation of Storm Drain Markers in Willimantic
Supporting Organization	RSVP Volunteer Services Norwich, CT	Assistance with the ECCD newsletter and other mailings
Farmer Cooperator	Matt Peckham Woodstock, CT	Cooperated with ECCD on multiple research projects: Farm Field Mapping June Nitrate Sampling Manure Stacking Pilot Project Aerway Manure Incorporation Pilot Project
Technical Support	Rick Canavan CME Associates, Inc. Woodstock, CT	Evaluation of NDDH water sampling data and report preparation for inclusion in an ECCD Watershed Plan
Individual Volunteer Contributor	Len Johnson Oakdale, CT	Faithful assistance at annual events;  Plant sale, Annual picnic, Annual Meeting