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Click on a town in the Winnipesaukee watershed to see that town's AmeriCorps member.
Full Name: Lisa Vickers
Born and Raised: Philadelphia, PA
Education: B.A. Biological Sciences, Clemson University, May 2001.
Watershed Corps Host Site: Squam Lakes Association (SLA) Holderness, NH
Service Title: Environmental Coordinator
Service Duties: Development, implementation, and organization of environmental
programs at SLA including the UNH Lakes Lay Monitoring Program, tributary monitoring,
and Weed Watcher program.
Hobbies: hiking, skiing, camping, mountain biking
I joined the Winnipesaukee Watershed Corps (WWC) because...
The WWC provides the opportunity to become involved and network with local
environmental organizations in NH. AmeriCorps also provides an excellent opportunity
to develop skills that aids in opening up future career options.
Full Name: Karen McCartney
Born and Raised: Binghamton, NY
Education: B.S. Environmental Science, University of Rochester, May 2001
Watershed Corps Host Site: Laconia Watershed Advisory Committee, Laconia
Conservation Commission
Service Title: Watershed Conservationist
Service Duties: Water quality sampling on Paugus Bay, storm drain stenciling,
river/lake cleanups, wetlands inventories, natural resource inventory
Hobbies: photography, hiking
I joined the Winnipesaukee Watershed Corps (WWC) because...
The WWC provides a great opportunity to become involved with local environmental
issues and is a great opportunity to receive further training and gain experience
in the environmental field.
Full Name: Stacey Herbold
Born and Raised: Hingham, MA
Education: B.S. Aquatic Resources, University of Vermont, May 2000
Watershed Corps Host Site: Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Association and the
Town of Meredith (Conservation Commission and Park and Recreation Department)
Service Title: Outreach Coordinator, Conservationist
Service Duties: Organizing, training, and recruiting volunteers for the
Winnipesaukee Water Quality Monitoring Program, wetland inventories and
collection of information for a natural resource inventory, education
and outreach, counselor for summer camp and ski/snowboard camp
Hobbies: snowboarding, rock hunting, reading, cooking, travelling
I joined the Winnipesaukee Watershed Corps (WWC) because...
The WWC provides a way to pay back the natural world for all the opportunities
it has provided for me, near and far, in a way I know how, environmentally.
Full Name: Ryan McCarthy
Born and Raised: Brick, NJ
Education: B.S. Water Resources Management, Univ. of New Hampshire,
May 2001.
Watershed Corps Host Site: Lake Wentworth Association, Wolfeboro, NH
Service Title: Special Projects Coordinator
Service Duties: GIS analysis of milfoil infestation and buoys on Lake
Wentworth, point person for Lake Host Program, carrying out Watershed Steward
evaluations, water quality monitoring, creation of lake friendly informational
brochures
Hobbies: snowboarding, travelling, golf, fishing, rugby
I joined the Winnipesaukee Watershed Corps (WWC) because...
The AmeriCorps program appealed to me right away. It was a perfect opportunity
to reach out to the community and use my environmental technical skills to
be part of protecting a pristine lake.
Full Name: David Jeffers
Born: Providence, RI; Raised: Tampa, FL
Education: A.B Geology, Brown University, 1982
Recent Experience: Math and Science Teacher at Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, NH
Watershed Corps Host Site: Lakes Region Planning Commission
Meredith, NH
Service Title: Projects Coordinator
Service Duties: Establishment of a volunteer water quality monitoring program
along the Pemigewasset River. Utilizing GIS for a transportation and natural
resource project as well as to support a variety of other local and regional
projects.
Hobbies: Sailing, astronomy, gardening, rebuilding stonewalls
I joined the Winnipesaukee Watershed Corps (WWC) because...
To serve local communities, practice GIS skills, and to learn more about the
natural resources in New Hampshire.
Full Name: Corby Brooks
Born and Raised: Burlington, NC
Education: B.S. Parks & Recreation, University of North Carolina,
May 2001
Watershed Corps Host Site: Geneva Point Center Moultonborough, NH
Service Title: Summer Camp Director, Environmental Educator
Service Duties: Creation of summer camp program, lead team building
activities on the ropes challenge course, programming activities for groups
Hobbies: Hiking, backpacking, golf, reading
I joined the Winnipesaukee Watershed Corps (WWC) because...
AmeriCorps provides a great opportunity to make a difference in the community
while at the same time exploring new places and earning money for school.
Full Name: Matt Fuddy
Born and Raised: Elizabethtown, PA
Education: B.S. Recreation & Park Management, Minor in Fish &
Wildlife, Pennsylvania State University, August 2002
Watershed Corps Host Site: Geneva Point Center Moultonborough, NH
Service Title: Summer Camp counselor, Environmental Educator, Ropes Course
Instructor/leader
Service Duties: Creation of nature center, lead team building activities
on the ropes challenge course, day and overnight programming activities for groups
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, reading
I joined the Winnipesaukee Watershed Corps (WWC) because...
I wanted to help out in a community that needed assistance. I enjoy working on
environmental issues and getting the public involved. Through the AmeriCorps
program I feel I will gain much experience that will allow me to be a better
person in my work field and in my life in general.
Full Name: Erin Shupenis
Born and Raised: Collinsville, CT
Education: B.A. Environmental Science, Stetson University, May 2002
Watershed Corps Host Site: Gilford Conservation Commission Town of Gilford, NH
Service Title: Environmental Resource Assistant
Service Duties: Provide skilled, technical assistance to the Planning
Dept., Conservation Commission, and the Public Works Dept., assist with
streambank restoration work, environmental education, implementation and expansion
of recycling programs in the elementary school.
Hobbies: Horseback riding
I joined the Winnipesaukee Watershed Corps (WWC) because...
I want to be part of something as important and good as "AmeriCorps"
and to contribute as much as I can to the organization. I hope to learn from
other members of AmeriCorps, and to take that knowledge and my experience
and put that to use in the community.
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