Please join me in thanking WSA co-founder, Ginger Ellis, for 47 years of leadership and commitment to restoring our local waterways. This month, Ginger retires from her position as Environmental Planning Administrator for Anne Arundel County’s Bureau of Watershed Protection and Restoration.

I first met Ginger in the Dining Hall of Arlington Echo in 2005 as she, Ron Bowen and Steve Barry were discussing how to better serve communities with stormwater problems. What followed was 3 years of discussion that eventually resulted in the Watershed Steward Academy. Ginger was truly the centering force amid the many ideas and opinions of the 4 founders. Her long term commitment to WSA has helped to ensure the organization’s continued growth and deep partnership with Anne Arundel County.

After so many years of commitment to the environment, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ginger wish her all the best for a vibrant retirement.

You can read more about Ginger’s amazing career here.

Cheers!

Suzanne Etgen