Ryan Naatz

Land Conservation Stewardship Specialist
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ryannaatz@nycwatershed.org

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Ryan first joined the Easement Program as a Land Conservation Specialist in January 2009. After working in land acquisitions for nearly two years, Ryan transitioned into his current position as a Land Conservation Stewardship Specialist. Ryan now works to educate, build and maintain long-term relationships between easement landowners and the Watershed Agricultural Council. Ryan attended SUNY Plattsburgh and dual majored in Environmental Sciences and Geography. After college, Ryan worked in several different positions for the Otsego County Soil & Water District before coming to WAC. Ryan also owns his own environmental consulting firm, Naatz Environmental Solutions, based in Otsego County.

Ryan’s Perspective: The solution to pollution is NOT dilution! Our actions as individuals have a cumulative and profound effect on our environment.