The Watershed Assistance Section (WAS) staff are available to answer your questions. Please refer to list below to see who might best answer your inquiry. Not sure who can help? Contact Barbara McMillan, Watershed Outreach Coordinator at (603)271-7889 or barbara.mcmillan@des.nh.gov to find out.
| Staff | What We Can Do For You | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Jillian McCarthy, Nonpoint Source Specialist | Jillian provides guidance and technical assistance on stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for nonpoint source pollutant load reductions, provides guidance and review of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) to Watershed Assistance grantees, and performs pollution source investigations in the Merrimack River Watershed. | (603) 271-8475 jillian.mccarthy@des.nh.gov |
| Sally Soule, Coastal Watershed Supervisor | Sally provides information about water quality and restoration projects in any of the 43 coastal communities and pollution investigations on the coast. Sally also provides information about watershed and restoration grant proposals in the Coastal Watershed. | (603) 559-0032 sally.soule@des.nh.gov |
| Steve Landry, Merrimack Watershed Supervisor | Steve provides information and assistance related to restoration projects, grant proposals, development and implementation of watershed management plans, rapid stream assessment techniques, and illicit discharge detection and elimination within the Merrimack River Watershed. | (603) 271-2969 stephen.landry@des.nh.gov |
| Rob Livingston, Nonpoint Source Specialist (Coastal) |
Rob provides assistance with illicit discharge detection and elimination, primarily in the coastal watershed areas, along with investigating nonpoint source pollution complaints, including snow dumping issues, throughout the state. | (603) 271-3398 robert.livingston@des.nh.gov |
| Jeff Marcoux, Watershed Assistance Specialist |
Jeff writes Watershed Assistance grant agreements, provides support to grantees, approves payment requests, manages the Watershed Assistance Grants database and assists with watershed investigations. | (603) 271-8862 jeffrey.marcoux@des.nh.gov |
| Barbara McMillan, Watershed Outreach Coordinator |
Barbara assists with planning or implementing watershed related outreach and education efforts by providing technical assistance, publications, and financial assistance through the Outreach and Education Small Grants program. | (603) 271-7889 barbara. mcmillan@des.nh.gov |
| Carolyn Russell, Water Quality Impact Planner |
Carolyn works with communities to implement smart growth practices and other techniques to minimize the impact of development on natural resources. | (603) 271-3010 carolyn.russell@des.nh.gov |
| Wendy Waskin, Program Specialist |
Wendy applies for federal funding through the Performance Partnership Grant and oversees the expenditures of these funds. Assists DES staff in developing and tracking annual work plans through the Performance Partnership Agreement. Works with DES and EPA staff to identify and track meaningful environmental indicators. Provides assistance to specific organizations on 319 funded projects. | (603) 271-8861 wendy.waskin@des.nh.gov |
| Eric Willams, Supervisor, Watershed Assistance Section |
Eric provides guidance and information regarding watershed policy, planning, and grant availability and criteria. Eric also provides information regarding grant projects and proposals in watersheds outside the Merrimack River and Coastal Watersheds. | (603) 271-2358 eric.williams@des.nh.gov |
Sally Soule is located at the Coastal Office at: NH Department of Environmental Services, Pease Field Office, 50 International Drive, Suite 200, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Fax (603) 559-1510.
All other WAS staff are located at: NH Department of Environmental Services, 29 Hazen, Concord, NH, 03301. Fax (603) 271-7894.