Signed Support Letters
WATERKEEPER® ALLIANCE:
"Waterkeeper Alliance is thrilled to have Carol Parenzan to be the eyes, ears, and voice for this vital watershed. The theft of our public waters by polluters is not acceptable. Carol Parenzan is the right leader to fight for clean water in the region.” -Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Waterkeeper Alliance President
WATERKEEPERS® Chesapeake:
“As a collaboration of all waterkeepers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, WATERKEEPERS® Chesapeake supports the work of our northern most waterkeeper, Carol Parenzan, the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper. Carol’s reach encompasses over 10,000-square miles of the Susquehanna River watershed, which contributes approximately half of all freshwater to the Chesapeake Bay. As Pennsylvania works to get on track with meeting its Bay initiatives for nutrient and sedimentation loads, Carol’s work in the northern reaches will play a significant role in not only meeting Pennsylvania state goals but the goals of the Chesapeake Bay as a whole. We are delighted to have Carol on our Chesapeake Team. She brings experience as an environmental engineer, educator, and entrepreneur.” -Elizabeth (Betsy) Nicholas, Executive Director, WATERKEEPERS® Chesapeake
Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau:
"As we embrace the Susquehanna River in our organization's name, we understand the need to be a stakeholder and ambassador for the mighty Susquehanna River. With that in mind, the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau supports the efforts, goals and passion of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper.” -Andrew J. Miller, Executive Director, Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau
Bucknell University:
“As Operations Manager of Bucknell University’s Center for Sustainability and the Environment, I am pleased to endorse the work of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Carol Parenzan. She is dedicated to protecting, improving, and preserving the health of the Middle Susquehanna River Watershed, and we are fortunate to be able to collaborate with her."
“Bucknell University is deeply involved in research, teaching, and outreach related to the Susquehanna River. Our projects and programs not only benefit the community at large, but are enhanced by community involvement. Much of our outreach is focused within academic communities, though. As the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Carol Parenzan has the ability to further engage people who are interested in the Susquehanna River within the community at-large.
“Combining the complementary outreach and program delivery capabilities of the Bucknell Center for Sustainability and the Environment and the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper will help ground Bucknell University’s academics in real-world challenges while contributing academic resources to the region." -Carol Kearney High, Operations Manager, Bucknell Center for Sustainability and the Environment
“Bucknell University is deeply involved in research, teaching, and outreach related to the Susquehanna River. Our projects and programs not only benefit the community at large, but are enhanced by community involvement. Much of our outreach is focused within academic communities, though. As the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Carol Parenzan has the ability to further engage people who are interested in the Susquehanna River within the community at-large.
“Combining the complementary outreach and program delivery capabilities of the Bucknell Center for Sustainability and the Environment and the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper will help ground Bucknell University’s academics in real-world challenges while contributing academic resources to the region." -Carol Kearney High, Operations Manager, Bucknell Center for Sustainability and the Environment
Choose Clean Water CoAlition:
“The Choose Clean Water Coalition strongly supports Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper as a new non-profit organization and firmly believes this organization will be successful. Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper is an active and valued member of the Choose Clean Water Coalition. We support Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper’s efforts, creativity, and willingness to take-on protecting the mighty Susquehanna.” -Chante Coleman, Deputy Director, Choose Clean Water Coalition
Lower Penns Creak WaterShed Association:
It is so very important that Carol Parenzan is our Riverkeeper, there to monitor what is happening in and along the river and sharing that information with concerned community groups. By providing quality and localized educational materials, she will be providing us with a needed resource for our programs, especially those for children.” -Diane Lengle, President, Lower Penns Creek Watershed Association
Change:
"Consulting for Health, Air, Nature, & a Greener Environment (CHANGE), LLC is pleased to show support and recognition to Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper for their diligence and fortitude with their efforts in promoting environmental awareness. It is with our pleasure that we are part of their initiative and look forward to many years of working together.” -Timothy R. McAuley, MS, PhD, Founder, Chairman and CEO, CHANGE
Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR):
"The Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) welcomes the addition of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper to Northern Appalachian Coalfields to become active partners with community groups, watershed groups, Conservation Districts, and businesses and industries who are dedicated to protecting, improving, and preserving the health of PA's Middle Susquehanna River watershed. EPCAMR has already been able to work with Carol Parenzan on some environmental education and outreach efforts through the use of our recycled iron oxide pigment that she has requested for use in some of her education programs around the watershed. Having talked with her about her family roots in the Shamokin area in the heart of the Western Middle Anthracite Coalfields, we are excited about having the opportunity to work with someone and an organization that understands the legacy of abandoned mines, polluted mine water, and abandoned mine lands that are in need of restoration and reclamation throughout the Middle Susquehanna River basin.” -Robert E. Hughes, EPCAMR Executive Director
Canoe Susquehanna:
“Allan and I are ‘paddle happy’ that our new Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper is an avid canoeist. We look forward to spending many hours on the river with Carol as we explore the watershed together in an effort to protect, improve, and preserve this natural treasure – the Susquehanna River." -Betsy Quant, Operations Manager, Canoe Susquehanna
Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance:
"The Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance (part of the Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy) welcomes Carol Parenzan as the new Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper and looks forward to working with her toward our common goals. Her activities in our area will increase the public’s awareness of the importance of clean water in our rivers and streams, and she will be a strong advocate for the actions that need to be taken to maintain and improve the quality of the water in the Susquehanna basin. We are pleased to have a Riverkeeper in our watershed.” -Allan Grundstrom, Chair, Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance
Environeers:
"We here at the environmental non-profit, Environeers, are supporting the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper in the role of communication out-reach, advisors and muddy-boots researchers where possible. Carol Parenzan brings a professional and sound science approach to confronting the dozens of current and historical environmental issues contaminating the Susquehanna River Watershed. Hurrah for the Waterkeepers and their global Alliance of activists!” -Paul Otruba, Executive Board Member, former Upper Susquehanna Riverkeeper
“The Susquehanna River Cleanup Project focuses its efforts on the removal of litter from the waterway but are well aware that many other issues effect the Susquehanna River. We are so pleased that Carol Parenzan is the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper and will be able to focus her attention on these various issues. We know that she will educate on, advocate for, and monitor the health of our beloved Susquehanna River and we look forward to working with her in whatever capacity we are able!" - Zach Stotter, Founder, Susquehanna River Cleanup Project
“The Susquehanna River Cleanup Project focuses its efforts on the removal of litter from the waterway but are well aware that many other issues effect the Susquehanna River. We are so pleased that Carol Parenzan is the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper and will be able to focus her attention on these various issues. We know that she will educate on, advocate for, and monitor the health of our beloved Susquehanna River and we look forward to working with her in whatever capacity we are able!" - Zach Stotter, Founder, Susquehanna River Cleanup Project
Sierra Club:
The residents of, and visitors to, the Middle Susquehanna River Watershed expect and deserve swimmable, drinkable, and fishable water. The Sierra Club PA Chapter is proud to support the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper in its mission to ensure these waters and communities are protected.”-Carli Feldman, Chapter Coordinator, Pennsylvania Chapter, Sierra Club
“The Otzinachson Group of the Sierra Club proudly supports the tremendous efforts of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper to preserve and protect our precious segment of the Susquehanna. Carol's outreach to organizations and individuals already working in the region shows her commitment to building strong partnerships with those closely connected with the river. Her love of the Susquehanna and her dedication to her work is what makes her our Riverkeeper and we look forward to helping out anyway we can.”-Lana Gulden, Chair, Otzinachson Group, Sierra Club
“The Otzinachson Group of the Sierra Club proudly supports the tremendous efforts of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper to preserve and protect our precious segment of the Susquehanna. Carol's outreach to organizations and individuals already working in the region shows her commitment to building strong partnerships with those closely connected with the river. Her love of the Susquehanna and her dedication to her work is what makes her our Riverkeeper and we look forward to helping out anyway we can.”-Lana Gulden, Chair, Otzinachson Group, Sierra Club