New EcoCheck Science Communicator - Sara Powell

Sara joined EcoCheck as a Science Communicator in February 2010. She is a South Carolina native, and received both her undergraduate (Marine Science) and graduate (Environmental Health Sciences) degrees from the University of South Carolina. Sara has worked on several research projects that link GIS, environmental management, and community outreach. She recently finished up work on a project with homeowners groups from Lake Wateree, SC, where she advocated for citizen stewardship of water resources by promoting education and enlisting local volunteers to undertake water quality monitoring. In her free time Sara enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

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