NepRWA Staff

781-575-0354 phone

781-575-9971 fax

staff@neponset.org

Ian Cooke, Executive Director

In his tenure as Executive Director, Ian has developed NepRWA’s programs, expanded its capabilities and fostered development of the watershed approach in Massachusetts. Ian is a former director of the Massachusetts Watershed Coalition. He has a BS in Environmental Conservation from the University of New Hampshire. 

cooke@neponset.org, 781-575-0354 x305

Nancy Fyler, Water Conservation Coordinator

Nancy works on water conservation partnerships between watershed municipalities and NepRWA. She has a BFA in Communication Design from Parson's School of Design and a degree in art education from the Massachusetts College of Art. Nancy is active in local politics and is currently serving on the Town of Sharon Economic Development Committee. She is a cultural arts program coordinator in the Sharon Public Schools and an executive board member of the PTO. 

fyler@neponset.org, 781-575-0354 x307

Bill Guenther, Environmental Scientist

Bill manages the technical aspects of NepRWA programs that center on water quality. His academic background encompasses aquatic ecology in addition to fisheries and their role in the overall health of ecosystems. Bill earned his Masters degree in Biology at State University of New York Brockport, and his thesis work focused on algal toxins and their fate in freshwater environments. He has a BS in Environmental Science with a concentration in Aquatic Ecology and an MS in Biology from SUNY College at Brockport. An avid angler, Bill has been enjoying a variety of local fishing opportunities. 

Tom Palmer, Willett Pond Manager

Tom performs diverse tasks, ranging from construction supervision to natural resources management to enforcement of shoreline protection rules. Contact Tom at:

palmer@neponset.org, 781-575-0354 x300

Kristina LaFrance, Administrative Assistant

Kristina manages NepRWA's Membership Program and bookkeeping. She earned a BS in Finance and a minor in Mathematics from Bridgewater State College. Kristina has over 10 years of financial experience, working in the commercial loan department at FleetBoston and the accounting department at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Kristina is pleased to bring both her work and personal experience to NepRWA. As a person who enjoys the beauty of the outdoors and all that it has to offer, Kristina welcomes the opportunity to work for such a worthy cause.  

lafrance@neponset.org, 781-575-0354 x301

Alexa McKenzie, Summer 2010 Intern

In addition to supporting the NepRWA staff, Alexa is working to organize outreach events like the Salt Marsh Clean-up Day in July. Alexa is entering her third year at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology with a focus on plants. She has been a volunteer at the Boston Museum of Science for many years, educating visitors about science and nature in the Children’s Discovery Center and the Butterfly Garden. A Milton resident, she enjoys walking her dog, spotting birds, and watching the wildflowers change seasons at Cunningham Park and along the Blue Hills trails.

Steve Pearlman, Advocacy Director

Steve analyzes the causes of water quality and quantity problems and develops strategies for improving current conditions. He works closely with local governments and environmental organizations to implement these strategies in Watershed communities. Steve has 17 years of regulatory and management experience with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, as well as extensive work experience in policy research, lobbying, press relations, coalition-building and environmental advocacy. Steve is a graduate of Columbia School of Law and a member of the Massachusetts Bar.

pearlman@neponset.org, 781-575-0354 x304

Carly Rocklen, Outreach Director & Restoration Manager

Carly manages NepRWA's wetland restoration program and produces outreach materials and events. She has a MS in Natural Resources and Environment from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and BA's in Music and in Environmental Science from Tufts University. Carly has experience in environmental education, arts program development, environmental planning, public outreach and biological fieldwork. You may catch Carly playing music around Boston.  

rocklen@neponset.org, 781-575-0354 x303