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Ronald Preston
Aquatic Biologist; retired U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III. Education: B.S., Biological Science, Marshall University 1958, graduate studies, aquatic zoology, The Ohio State University 1958-59 & 1970-71. Experience: Fisheries Biologist, West Virginia Department of Natural Resources 1959-64; Aquatic Biologist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1964-97; Science Advisor, Canaan Valley Institute 1997-2007. Professional expertise includes aquatic ecology, stream assessment and sampling design, stream restoration, and organizing aquatic environment workshops and conferences. Served on the Captina Conservancy Board 2010-2018. He is now an honorary board member. Gary Wershing
Gary was born and raised in rural Hinckley Township in northern Ohio. In 1980, Gary and his wife Ann moved to southwest Belmont County where they raised a family. Gary has been a self-employed carpenter, contractor, and modern day blacksmith for over 40 years. He has worked throughout the local area and across northern Ohio. As a youth, he developed an appreciation and respect for the land and nature that exists everywhere. Gary is pleased to be a part of the Captina Conservancy and the important work they are doing. |
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