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2 Who we are… STAFF: Robert “Rusty” Russell Executive Director

3 Who we are… STAFF: Willow Cheeley Land and Water Steward

4 Who we are… STAFF: John Macone Development and Publicity

5 Who we are… BOARD MEMBER & PRESIDENT Rich Harrington

6 Who we are… BOARD MEMBER & VICE PRESIDENT Sarah Boehm

7 Who we are… BOARD MEMBER + TREASURER Maurice Balboni

8 Who we are… BOARD MEMBER + SECRETARY Ryan Young

9 Who we are… BOARD MEMBER Cathy Crumbley

10 Who we are… BOARD MEMBER Kim Goddu

11 What We Do… ADVOCATE We work with N.H., Mass., and federal lawmakers to solve pollution problems Stormwater runoff and raw sewage flow out of the Merrimack into the Atlantic Ocean, August 2011 (Photo courtesy Ron Barrett)

12 What We Do… ADVOCATE We join with fellow conservation groups to develop action plans to protect our watershed Testifying at Massachusetts State House with Mass Rivers Alliance

13 What We Do… ADVOCATE We take a leadership role in disseminating scientific data to help drive policy Second-annual State of the Waters Workshop in Merrimack, N.H.

14 What We Do… EDUCATE We partner with local schools to teach river conservation curriculum Students at the Bagnall School work on a Merrimack River project

15 What We Do… EDUCATE We provide internships to college students in environmental studies Student interns working at the MRWC office

16 What We Do… EDUCATE We take part in lectures and events to educate the public about the Merrimack River watershed Earth Day Parade in Lowell

17 What We Do… PARTICIPATE
We organize volunteers to clean up the river and remove invasive plant species Volunteers taking water quality samples

18 What We Do… PARTICIPATE
We plant trees along vulnerable riverbanks to stem erosion and runoff

19 What We Do… PARTICIPATE
We encourage people to explore the Merrimack, and work to improve access to the river Kayak trip in Lowell

20 Join us! We are always looking for new members to help us carry on our goal of being “The Voice of the Merrimack River.” You can: Be a member Be a Merrimack Miles sponsor Volunteer for projects Accompany us on field trips Help with our education program


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