BRANDYWINE CONSERVANCY NAMES NEW ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR
(November 2003, #037)

Following an extensive, nation-wide search, the Brandywine Conservancy has appointed Sherri Evans-Stanton as the new Director of its Environmental Management Center.

Evans-Stanton will manage all aspects of the Environmental Management Center's planning and operations, overseeing the three principal programs of Municipal Assistance, Conservation Design and Land Stewardship. She begins work at the Conservancy on November 5, 2003.

"Sherri Evans-Stanton has an impressive record of managing successful conservation programs and policies," said George A. "Frolic" Weymouth, Brandywine Conservancy Chairman of the Board. "Her knowledge and direction will be indispensable in achieving the goals of our organization."

"Sherri Evans-Stanton's appointment adds excellent capabilities to our expert staff of preservation planners. We are fortunate to have a person of her experience and ability leading our environmental programs," said James H. Duff, Brandywine Conservancy Executive Director. ìHer professionalism and expertise will enhance our efforts to preserve natural resources in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware."

Evans-Stanton brings to the Conservancy more than two decades of experience in environmental law. Most recently, she was Biodiversity Coordinator for the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). In this position, she led statewide development and implementation of policies and programs relating to the Delaware State Biodiversity Initiative, including farmland preservation, forest conservation, habitat protection and landowner incentive programs. She provided leadership to the Governor's Green Infrastructure Subcommittee of the Livable Delaware Advisory Council and assisted in the development of the organizational structure and mission of the Natural Resources Leadership Council of the States.

Prior to her tenure at DNREC, Evans-Stanton was Deputy Secretary for Policy and Programs for the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources. As Deputy Secretary, she managed a workforce of 3,600 employees. She also held positions as Assistant Secretary for Natural Resources for the same agency and Senior Staff Attorney for the North Carolina General Assembly.

As a consultant to the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund, Evans-Stanton has drafted grants and contracts totaling over $100 million with nonprofit organizations, local governments and state agencies for water quality and conservation projects. Projects have included easement purchases and fee simple acquisitions as well as restoration efforts.

A native of Texas, Evans-Stanton earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctorate from the Santa Clara University School of Law.
"I am very excited to work with the dedicated staff of the Environmental Management Center," said Evans-Stanton. "The Brandywine Valley has a wealth of natural and cultural treasures which are most deserving of permanent protection."

Since 1967, the Brandywine Conservancyís Environmental Management Center has conserved natural and cultural resources of the Brandywine River watershed and other selected areas with a primary emphasis on conservation of water quantity and quality. To date, the Conservancyís efforts have resulted in the permanent protection of 38,177 acres in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. The Conservancy's professional planners and natural resource managers provide conservation solutions to landowners, farmers, municipalities and developers. For more information about the Conservancy's programs and services, visit www.brandywineconservancy.org or call 610-388-2700.
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11/03

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