Where Water

and Story

Flow As One

Sharing Passion and Purpose

through Talk and Text

Connecting Audiences to Our More-than-Human World


Carol was the licensed voice
of an ancient river,
and in her work,
was healed by her water.

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Meet Carol

Carol was the licensed voice of one of the oldest rivers in the world, the Susquehanna, and in her work as its Riverkeeper, she was healed by her water.

Her strong connection with nature began in Carol’s childhood, where she swam and paddled both recreationally and competitively in open waters. She holds an environmental engineering (water) degree from Penn State University.



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She founded Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association and served as its inaugural Riverkeeper, where she and the organization received numerous honors and recognitions: Woman of the Susquehanna River Watershed, Pennsylvania River of the Year, PA Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence, People Who Make a Difference, and an appointment to the PA Environmental Justice Advisory Board.

Carol has been recognized as a Carnegie Woman in STEM, and her water-focused career was spotlighted by Wiley Publishing in "Global Environmental Careers: The Worldwide Green Jobs Resource."

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Carol holds certifications as a Mindfulness Outdoor Guide and Blue Water Therapist. The author of 36 books, she has presented to audiences both young and “seasoned,” nationally and internationally.

Journey with Carol

Speaker

Carol shares her passion through keynote addresses, workshops, guest appearances, and enrichment programs.

Author

As the published author of over 30 books and hundreds of articles, Carol connects with her audience through the printed word.

Educator

Carol teaches in person and online, locally and globally, with a STEM + Reading + Arts
focus for audiences of all ages.

Consultant

Her rewarding career has provided her with rich and diverse experiences, which Carol shares through mentorship and consulting.