Creating a silver lining all her own, Claire was determined to participate in a sport she loved however she could. Some background insights: Claire, an accomplished ski racer, suffered a concussion which took her away from the sport she loved. My vision is to inspire people to get involved and show them how to make a difference. Speaking with Alicia and Art, I suggested that I combine my training in environmental science with my skills as a videographer to produce a video about Green Hill Pond. There are many beautiful salt ponds in South County Rhode Island, but Green Hill Pond is often overlooked. The timing of my call was great, because the SPC was actively looking for new ideas for building community awareness around the poor water quality conditions of Green Hill Pond. Claire reached out to Salt Ponds Coalition President Arthur Ganz and Executive Director Alicia Eichinger to ask if there were any summer internship opportunities over the holidays. In May she graduated from Boston College with degrees in sociology and environmental studies. Here are highlights from our conversation: About ClaireĬlaire grew up in West Hartford, CT and is a summer resident on Ninigret Pond. Claire and I met at the Green Hill boat launch on Ram Island Road in Charlestown under a shady spot under the pavilion. Green Hill Pond Claire Hodson Looks Below the SurfaceĬlaire Hodson is an intern with the Salt Ponds Coalition and in charge of an environmental awareness campaign for Green Hill Pond.
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