>In 2009, Currier retired after 31 years as executive director of an active NH conservation district. Within the district she was responsible for the implementation of natural resource programs working with individuals, associations and local, state and federal agencies. She has been involved with establishing technical training programs for professionals, volunteers and peers. She was instrumental in creating the district’s program of providing technical review services to municipal regulatory boards and commissions. Currier also had primary responsibilities in the district’s conservation easement program where they hold over 90 easements protecting over 4,000 acres.

Her experience includes technical program and event planning for associations and professionals. Currier is past president of the Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees (NACDE) and the Conservation District Employees Association of NH (CDEA-NH) having also served in multiple other officer positions within each organization. She has served on several national task forces relating to urban conservation and served more than ten years on the National Association of Conservation District’s Urban and Community Conservation Committee as the employee representative. She is currently serving on the state of NH’s Board of Natural Scientists appointed by the governor and is a NH Notary Public. She has resided in Kingston NH for over 45 years with her husband Charles.

Awards:

• Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the NH Association of Counties for over 20 years of conservation work in the county
• Conservation District Employee Award presented by the Conservation District Employees Association of NH for leadership to districts and employees
• National Conservation District Professional Award presented by the National Conservation District Employees Association
• Conservation District Employee Award presented by the Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees
• James Hayden Award presented by the Rockingham Planning Commission for dedicated and outstanding service in planning and conservation of natural resources
• Conservation Leadership Award presented by the Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees for 21 years of leadership to the NACDE

Robert Dobbs [Bob] has been employed as Director of the Camden County Soil Conservation District, located in southern New Jersey, since June 1978.

In his capacity as Director, Robert Dobbs is responsible for the management and implementation of natural resource conservation programs, including an active regulatory program on developing lands in his district. In addition, Mr. Dobbs serves as Chief Financial Officer of several multi-district watershed management projects. He has served as president of the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions [ANJEC] and is a member of the Camden County Open Space Trust Fund Board and the Camden County Agricultural Development Board. He also serves as member of the United States Department of Agriculture National Employee Development Board, representing local government and private business interests.

Robert Dobbs has also served in various leadership positions at the state, regional and national level. He is past president the National Conservation District Employees Association (NCDEA), past president of the New Jersey Conservation District Employees Association (NJCDEA), past president of the Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees (NACDE), and member of the Northeast Partnership Leadership Team. He has served on the National Association of Conservation District’s Legislative Committee and is currently a member of the association’s District Operations Committee.

Bob received his B.S. in Horticulture from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture and attended George Washington University.

Awards:

• NJCDEA Employee Choice Award
• NACDE Employee Choice Award
• NJ Professional Conservationist Award
• NCDEA District Professional Award

Mr. Griswold attended Paul Smith’s College of Arts & Sciences, NY and graduated in June of 1975 with an AAS Degree. He worked for a private licensed land surveyor for six years. In 1981 he began his career at the Seneca County Soil & Water Conservation District as a District Technician. Phil became the District Manager in 1995. He has been a NYS Certified Assessor since 1980 and is currently the Town Assessor for Junius and Tyre in Seneca County. Mr. Griswold has been a NYS Notary Public since 1982. In 1993 he became a Certified Professional Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Specialist. He annually teaches Basic and Advanced Surveying classes for conservation district employees. He is past president of the Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees (NACDE) and served as the northeast region representative on the National Conservation District Employees Association (NCDEA). Mr. Griswold is now a Certified CPESC Review Instructor.

Awards:

• Received the Willard F. Croney Award from the NYS Cons. District Employees Assoc for outstanding dedication and continued excellence in the promotion and support of conservation in NYS.
• Received the Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees Conservation District Employee Award.
• Received the NCDEA District Professional Award.