Working for the ManMy time at the MassDEP NRD program

MassDEP / NRD Natural Resource Damages

Program. They go after bad guys like

Exxon. (Boston Harbor Spill)

Restore land for public use. The trustees: “carry out

measures for the protection, conservation, control, and use thereof; and to remedy any damage or destruction to the environment.”

My Job

Bring the MassDep website into the 21st century. Research ArcGIS

Software for map viewing, comparing data, and story-telling. Write proposals for social media accounts. Let the public know the achievements of the NRD program but also

allow them to connect with the information in different ways. Take an active role in meetings / network. See how the public sphere acts as a “public servant.”

What did I do…

Great Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, Lincoln/Sudbury

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• Establish meaningful connections with their partners. Give-and-take.

“Five women in the field talking about invasive species”

Went to the Berkshires to look at the success or issues with restoration.

Engaged in public meeting. Yes, it is like Parks and Rec. Be on the lookout for

Hardy Kiwi and Bittersweet!

Sheffield, Great Barrington, Taft Farm

What did I learn?

• How to be more assertive.• I prefer working outdoors. • Never expect a job fit its description.

• Public Relations.• Acronyms are the public spheres friend.• There are more options than just working for local gov. to help environment.

• Mystic Watershed (Non-Profit)• NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration)• Drumlin Farm Schools