Nancy Bryant has served as the SuAsCo Watershed Community Council's Executive Director since it's inception in 1997. Below is Nancy's resume.
NANCY A. BRYANT
EDUCATION
Lesley College, Cambridge, MA, May 1994, M.Ed., Elementary Education (1-6)
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1983, M.S. Water Resource Management
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, 1978, B.A. Biology Major, Environmental Studies Coordinate Major; Junior year of study at Northland College, Ashland, WI.
SuAsCo Watershed Community Council, Sudbury-Assabet-Concord River Basin, MA 1997-present
Executive Director
Launched and directing a non-profit "Community Council" comprised of representatives from businesses, municipal/state/federal and regional government, and environmental organizations. Have led the Council to a strong and respected reputation in the watershed. Organize highly attended annual "River Visions" conference. Deliver technical presentations in lay terms at a variety of public meetings. Contribute Council voice in decisions on watershed issues. Create "Stormwater Community Assistance Program" annual outreach materials for municipalities. Recruit and manage volunteers. Promote educational efforts through media interviews, press releases, website design, and brochures. Manage all administrative functions for the Council including meeting organization, project management, budget development, grant writing and fundraising.
Chenery Middle School, Belmont, MA 1994-1997
Science/Math Teacher, Grade 6
Taught Math, Science and Negotiation Skills on half-team model in inclusive, cooperative learning classroom. Created hands-on math and science materials and utilized innovative teaching strategies geared to a diversity of learning styles. Developed science projects emphasizing observation skills and critical thinking. Served on Parent Teacher Organization and Science Steering Committee.
Gradient Corporation, Cambridge, MA 1993-1995
ENSR Consulting and Engineering, Acton, MA 1984-1993
Environmental Scientist
Managed risk assessment/water quality projects. Evaluated ecological and human health risks from exposure to environmental contamination. Conducted field investigations of hazardous waste sites. Established clean-up levels for a variety of chemicals. Performed extensive reviews of scientific literature and legal documents. Authored and edited risk assessment proposals and project reports. Maintained and updated computerized regulatory database. Provided customer support to industrial clients using "ENVIRONET" service on state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 1982-1983
"Earthwatch" Staff Writer/Recording Producer
Wrote and edited weekly radio scripts and monthly newspaper feature stories on environmental topics for the award-winning "Earthwatch" public service program. Researched stories and conducted interviews.
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Montpelier, VT 1978-1981
Aquatic Biologist
Designed, implemented and directed the Vermont Lay Monitoring Program from grant status to legislative authorization as a permanent state program. Coordinated over 300 citizen volunteers. Facilitated training workshops and wrote training manuals on sampling methods and lake biology. Developed quality assurance protocol. Analyzed water quality data and presented results in public meetings and technical reports.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE
Lexington Elected Town Meeting Member, Lexington, MA 2003-2009
Patriot Resource Conservation & Development Area Council, MA 2002-present
495/MetroWest Corridor Partnership, MA 1999-2008
Served on both the Executive Steering Committee and the Steering Committee.
Water Supply Citizens Advisory Committee Member, MA 1998-present
Watershed Initiative Steering Committee, MA 1998-2003
Appointed to Committee by Secretary of Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to oversee the implementation of the Massachusetts Watershed Initiative.
MA Watershed Coalition, MA 1998-2000
Board of Directors
Merrimack River Watershed Council, Lawrence, MA 1997-1999
Stream Team Member
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Boston, MA May, 1997
Grant Proposal Reviewer
Reviewed environmental education small-grant proposals to assist EPA in prioritizing funding.
Townwide Planning Conference, Lincoln, MA 1990-1991
Town Services Task Force Member
Researched costs and provision of town services. Authored fact sheet on town water supply.
Merrymeeting Lake Association, New Durham, NH 1984-present
Board of Directors
Manage activities of 300+ member lake association, write newsletters, conduct fundraising efforts, develop environmental education programs for membership, and act as a representative of the Association in state and local government forums. Served two terms as President.
Professional affiliations:
River Network, North American Lake Management Society, New England Association of Environmental Biologists.
Educational certification:
Elementary, Middle School, Middle School General Science. Instructor certification from the Program for Young Negotiators.
Presented and published several technical papers on topics of ecological and human health risk assessment, watershed coalition building, lake water quality monitoring, and public education. List available on request.
