ABOUT US

ABOUT US

The Ipswich River Watershed Association is a group of residents, scientists, businesses and community leaders concerned about the health of the Ipswich River and its watershed. Our aim is to protect nature and make sure there is enough clean, safe, reliable water for people, fish and wildlife. 

OUR STAFF 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Wayne Castonguay

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT

Tracy Sopchak

RESTORATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Neil Shea

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

Erin Bonney-Casey

PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Ryan O'Donnell

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR

Emma Hughen

ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Carla Villa

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

Deborah Lindahl

BOOKKEEPER

Gail Sorenson

Board Members from left to right: Paul Charos (Wakefield), Brian Tinger-Treasurer (South Hamilton), Deb Logan (Ipswich), Mike Searles (Ipswich/West-Roxbury), Ken MacNulty-President (Lynnfield), Dan Heiter (Topsfield), Kim Honetschlager (Reading), Don Pearson (Wakefield), Lauren Fitzgerald-Vice President (Topsfield), Linda Fates (Ipswich), Diane Dixon (Hamilton), Judy Schneider (Middleton), Dave Comb-Secretary (Manchester), Julia Casto (Boxford), Chris Davis (Ipswich). Not pictured here: Chris Barensfeld (Boxford), Ken Whittaker (Wenham), Richard Howard (Ipswich).


OUR BOARD 

PRESIDENT

Ken MacNulty, Lynnfield

VICE PRESIDENT

Lauren Fitzgerald, Topsfield

SECRETARY

Dave Comb, Manchester

TREASURER

Brian Tinger, South Hamilton

MEMBERS

Chris Barensfeld, Boxford

Julia Casto, Boxford,

Paul Charos, Wakefield

Chris Davis, Ipswich

Diane Dixon, Wenham

Linda Fates, Ipswich

Dan Heiter, Topsfield

Kim Honetschlager, Reading

Richard Howard, Ipswich

Deb Logan, Ipswich

Donald Pearson, Wilmington

Judy Schneider, Middleton

Michael Searles, West Roxbury

Ken Whittaker, Wenham

Ipswich River Watershed Association runs on the financial, emotional and volunteer support of people like you. Many thanks to our supporters. 

JOIN OUR TEAM

The Ipswich River Watershed Association was founded in 1977. Over the years we have since built a strong base of support through our donors, members and partnerships. Please join us, as we grow and improve services for residents and communities across the North Shore of Massachusetts.