Mark Gallagher Selected to Join the Outdoor Equity Alliance Advisory Committee

Princeton Hydro Vice President Mark Gallagher was appointed to the Outdoor Equity Alliance (OEA) Advisory Committee.

The Advisory Committee is composed of representatives of organizations that partner with the OEA in its mission. Committee members meet periodically to advise on program design and execution, fundraising, and engagement in any and all activities sponsored by OEA.

Founded by Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space former Executive Director Lisa Wolff and Mercer County Park Commission Executive Director Aaron Watson, OEA works to remove barriers to participation in our shared natural world. Through programs, internships and key partnerships, OEA creates experiences that inform and inspire people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, and income levels to enjoy and become more involved with nature and the outdoors.

Mark, a founding partner of Princeton Hydro, is a pioneer in the field of restoration ecology, and helped get the conservation science movement off the ground in the 1980s. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Moravian College and Master of Science in Plant Ecology from Rutgers University. For more than two decades, Mark has overseen wetland and terrestrial ecology projects at Princeton Hydro, including many complex restoration projects that require unique solutions.

He is extremely knowledgeable about local, state, and federal regulations, especially when it comes to ecological impact, and has made a positive impact on water quality and wildlife, designing and permitting hundreds of acres of restoration, mitigation, and enhancement projects throughout the Northeast. In addition to writing numerous environmental impact assessments for a wide range of projects, Mark has also completed the survey and assessment of habitats at numerous development sites for threatened and endangered species.

He serves on the technical advisory board for the Hunterdon Land Trust and previously served on the board at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. He regularly teaches adult education courses and is an adjunct professor at Temple University in the Landscape Architecture Department. For the past two years, Mark has led a mentorship for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Youth Inclusion Initiative, which aims to enrich young participants, who may not have the opportunity to explore open spaces in their community, with hands-on environmental field experience under the tutelage of NJDEP professionals and mentors.

Click here for a full list of OEA leadership, staff and committees. To learn more about the OEA, click here.

Princeton Hydro is committed to improving our ecosystems, quality of life, and communities for the better. The firm was formed in 1998 with the specific mission of providing integrated ecological and engineering consulting services. Offering expertise in natural resource management, water resources engineering, geotechnical design & investigation, and regulatory compliance, our staff provides a full suite of environmental services throughout the Northeast for the public and private sectors. To read about some recent projects, click here.

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