The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association honored three of central New Jersey’s environmental leaders, elected new members of its Board of Trustees and saluted outgoing trustees at its annual meeting April 25.
The event celebrated milestones, including a full year since the opening of the platinum LEED-certified Education Center for Environmental Advocacy, Science and Education.
Norm Torkelson received the Watershed Sustainability Award for his 16 years as director of facilities in the Hopewell Valley Regional School District, adopting award-winning green technology and energy conservation measures.
John Riggs was recognized on behalf of his work in Monroe Township with an Environmental Stewardship Award. He has served as open space coordinator, conservation officer, environmental protection manager, and chairman of the Environmental Commission in Monroe Township.
Maureen Quinn was presented with the Richard Rotter Award for Excellence in Environmental Education for her 23 years leading one-to-one mentor programs serving under-represented students in Trenton. Several of her students spoke at the meeting on the mentor program and their positive experiences with Watershed Nature Camp.
There were three watershed staff members also recognized for 10 years of service, including Assistant Education Director Maryann Polefka, camp director Tammy Love, and teacher/naturalist Allison Jackson.
Trustees, staff and members welcomed new members of the organization’s Board of Trustees. They are Sandra Cespedes Allen, Bob Baldwin and Pernilla Burke, all of Princeton; Dianne Ciccone of Princeton Junction; Patty Cronheim of Pennington; Robert H. Harris of Hopewell Township, and Mark Nurse of Monmouth Junction.
The Watershed Association saluted outgoing trustees Katy Kinsolving, Annarie Lyles and Scot Pannepacker.
