Marni Friedman
Director of Conservation @The Sustainability Institute
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Conservation @The Sustainability Institute
US
Manages the Environmental Conservation Corps (ECC) program that engages young adults as AmeriCorps service members in environmental conservation experiences that promote climate resilience, quality of life and sustainability in both protected places and urban environments within our Lowcountry region. Field work involves habitat restoration and green infrastructure projects focusing mainly on (1) Salt marsh restoration, including cultivating and planting Spartina and restoring oyster reefs and constructing living shorelines;(2) Building rain gardens;(3) Water quality monitoring, testing and data collection (salt and fresh water);(4) Planting native trees and plants;(5) Constructing, maintaining and repairing trails, bridges and boardwalks. Corps members also participate in home weatherization and facilitating energy conservation workshops that promote energy & water savings within our community.
EDUCATION
Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA)
Florence, Italy, Fine and Studio Arts
College of Charleston
Bachelor , Biology
Miami University
Masters of Zoology, Inquiry, participatory education, community-based conservation
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ABOUT MARNI FRIEDMAN
Director of Conservation
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