Meet the Benthettes!
From middle schoolers to retirees, Benthettes come from all walks of life, but all share a curious mind, a warm heart, and a passion for inspiring others to appreciate and protect rivers.
Behind the name:
The name Benthettes comes from what we study: benthic stream macroinvertebrates (derived from the Greek term Benthos: watery bottom-dwellers). These small but mighty creatures live on the bottoms of substrates within streams and rivers and are essential to healthy aquatic ecosystems. They play key roles in the food web and serve as reliable indicators of water quality.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
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Bobbi Peckarsky
CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
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Kara Cromwell
CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Aaron Koning
VICE PRESIDENT
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billy barr
TREASURER
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Marge Penton
SECRETARY
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Havalin Haskell
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
ADVISORY TEAM
Mairead Brogan
Wendy Brown
Margot Buckelew
Don Conklin
Mick Demi
Tracy Smith
Benjamin Swift
Susan Washko
