NAEC’s mission is to support, promote, and foster quality of life in our community through the protection and improvement of a healthy and biologically diverse local environment. In support of its mission NAEC engages in ecological restoration projects, land conservation, education, advocacy, and scientific research.
"One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, 'What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew i would never see it again?' "
— Rachel Carson
Beth is a resident of McCandless and has been actively involved in NAEC since 2002. She has a diverse background in environmental science, working at consulting and non-profit organizations, and currently as a Senior Project Manager in the Stormwater Group at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. She has a Biology Degree from the University of Vermont and a Master’s Degree in Environmental and Occupational Health from the University of Pittsburgh. Beth feels that groups like NAEC are essential in helping to protect the health of our community’s air, land, and water.
Sue is a resident of the Cumberland Woods Village retirement community in McCandless. She is one of the original founders of NAEC. Now retired, Sue’s professional background has been in teaching and research in physics and technical writing for computer software. As a volunteer, she organized and directed a state-wide conference on flood plain management (1974). She was involved in early recycling efforts (1971-1988) and action to create the Harmony Trail (1974-about 1980). She served on the Franklin Park Environmental Advisory Council (1997-2002). She has served on the board of the Allegheny Land Trust (2011-2020). She has supported environmental legislation through the League of Women Voters, where she served on the board of the LWV of Pennsylvania (2001-2005) and as president of the LWV of Greater Pittsburgh (2004-2010). Most recently, Sue has served as a speaker for Fair Districts PA explaining their efforts to eliminate gerrymandering in the Pennsylvania Legislature and revise the rules by which the legislature operates, believing that without these reforms no legislation to address environmental concerns in Pennsylvania will be passed or even considered.
Gary is currently the Director of Development and Finance for Sustainable Pittsburgh. Prior to this, he worked as the Operations Manager for the Hollow Oak Land Trust and Director of Programs at the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association. He has also worked as a consultant for the Allegheny County Parks Foundation to develop a plan for mobilizing volunteers and the Allegheny Land Trust to lead them through the process of obtaining accreditation. Before transitioning to a career working in the nonprofit world, Gary spent 22 years working in the corporate sector for organizations such as Mellon Bank, IBM, and Oracle. In his free time, Gary enjoys cross-country skiing, bicycling, whitewater kayaking, hiking, and fishing. His passion for protecting and improving the environment is inspired by the energy and sense of well-being he gains from experiencing the beauty and wonder of nature. b
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Randy was a chemistry professor for several years and a research chemist for Bayer Corporation for 24 years. He is now retired. He was on the NAEC Board for several years during the early 2000’s and was one of the Pine Creek water monitors at that time. He was an early member of the Friends of North Park advisory committee. Before back problems slowed him down, he actively hiked in North Park, and especially in Latodami Nature Center. He wrote the book “Wildness in a Small Place” about those experiences in 2004. He rejoined the NAEC Board in 2021. His main work for NAEC at the moment is helping to coordinate the work to make the North Park Arboretum more accessible.
Additional Biographies and Pictures Coming Soon!
Watersheds often cross geographic boundaries — boundaries between local governments, states, or even nations. Herein lies the problem of managing our water resources: each governmental unit typically manages its section of the watershed independently from its neighbor. This fragmented approach to land use may lead to serious consequences in both water quality and quantity in our rivers and streams. NAEC works collaboratively with these municipalities to keep the watershed clean.
The Pine Creek Watershed, located in northern Allegheny County, is 67.3 square miles and drains into 14 NAEC municipal partners. Click on the links below for more information on each municipality.