To keep urban space healthy, alumna stresses going green
Sarah Charlop-Powers, director of Natural Areas Conservancy, works to bring green spaces to New York City
Many environmentalists believe sustainable development and the conservation of ecosystems are essential for the planet's survival. For Binghamton University alumna Sarah Charlop-Powers, though, these aren't just good ideas, they are part of her job description.
Charlop-Powers, a member of the class of 1999, is the co-founder and executive director of the Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC), a nonprofit organization that restores and preserves gardens, parks and landscapes, or “green spaces,” and bodies of water and sustainable drainage systems, or “blue spaces.” Prior to her work with the NAC, she worked as a parks manager for Scenic Hudson and as a coordinator for Courtney Strong Inc., a firm specializing in long-term clean energy outreach.
Charlop-Powers said her interest in environmental studies was sparked during her first year at BU, where she double-majored in economics and environmental studies.
“When I got back to... Read More