Catherine Alves

South County Coastkeeper @Save The Bay - Narragansett Bay

Providence, RI, US

Primary Responsibilities- Lead STB’s advocacy initiatives on climate change, water pollution, and public access in the South Coast region- Support STB’s broader advocacy initiatives, including legal, legislative, regulatory, and public communications- Maintain a visible presence, both on the water and in local watersheds, to identify and investigate pollution sources, conduct and support monitoring efforts, identify and address problems that affect water quality and the health of the local waters- Work with state and federal agencies to address pollution problems, use conflicts, and emergency response- Engage with coastal users and stakeholders to address priority issues and build constituencies needed to achieve goals- Represent STB before media and stakeholder groups, including local, state and federal agencies and officials- Develop and manage the Coastkeeper program, including the South Coast Center in Westerly, budget and annual plans- Participate in and support the activities of the Waterkeeper Alliance.(The South County Coastkeeper is a licensed program of the Waterkeeper Alliance, a network of more than 300 similar organizations worldwide.)Secondary Responsibilities- Review and comment on coastal development proposals- Work with academic institutions on bay and coastal science and research- Support fundraising and donor cultivation activities- Be a resource to STB’s Program & Policy Committee and Board of Directors- Collaborate with and support STB’s communications department on communication goals and strategies, including responding to information requests- Collaborate with STB’s environmental education programs- Perform other duties as assigned.

Connecticut College

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Ecology