Land Water Wildlife ProgramDeveloped and advocated pragmatic policy initiatives to better protect the ecological integrity of North Carolina and the Southeastern US (e.g. riparian buffer rules, agricultural conservation practices, allocation of water resources, and comprehensive ecosystem restoration and management). Directed specific projects and grants on various subjects including: wetland mitigation, reduction of nutrient pollution, and fishery restoration. Working with leading North… Show more Land Water Wildlife ProgramDeveloped and advocated pragmatic policy initiatives to better protect the ecological integrity of North Carolina and the Southeastern US (e.g. riparian buffer rules, agricultural conservation practices, allocation of water resources, and comprehensive ecosystem restoration and management). Directed specific projects and grants on various subjects including: wetland mitigation, reduction of nutrient pollution, and fishery restoration. Working with leading North Carolina conservation scientists, politicians and business persons, Dr. McNaught also coordinated a comprehensive public process articulating the long-term potential for integration of economic and ecologic interests in a green economy. The Horizon 2100 document and forums envisioned a positive future of North Carolina in the context of the imminent and inevitable changes anticipated from climate disruption, population growth, and the globalizing economy. Show less

Served as the initial Director of innovative funding program established by the legislature in 1996. Coordinated and managed all Trust Fund activities as directed by an independent, 18 member, Board of Trustees. The Director was responsible for all aspects of the structure and function of the Trust Fund, including an administrative budget of approximately $700,000 per annum. The Director created and managed a staff structure of eight individuals, including professionals with expertise in… Show more Served as the initial Director of innovative funding program established by the legislature in 1996. Coordinated and managed all Trust Fund activities as directed by an independent, 18 member, Board of Trustees. The Director was responsible for all aspects of the structure and function of the Trust Fund, including an administrative budget of approximately $700,000 per annum. The Director created and managed a staff structure of eight individuals, including professionals with expertise in water quality, business administration and community development. The Trust Fund's annual allocation is set by law, and was approximately $50 million for each of the first four years. As of March 15, 2000 (McNaught's tenure), the statewide program had approved 183 grants costing a total of approximately $170 million. The Director served as principal liaison with state agencies, the General Assembly, media, local governments, conservation non-profit organizations and the general public. Show less

Established private consulting service, "E-Conscience", which provided assistance evaluating aspects of water quality and resource management issues. Coordinated the collaboration of several regional environmental groups in coastal North Carolina.

Coordinated and managed all Foundation activities: office administration, personnel supervision, budget preparation, fund-raising and membership development. Technical director of public education, environmental advocacy and research projects. Coordinated the activities of the Board of Directors, the Advisory Council and the general membership. Served as liaison to all relevant state, federal and local agencies, related non-profit entities and general public. Spokesperson and writer of all… Show more Coordinated and managed all Foundation activities: office administration, personnel supervision, budget preparation, fund-raising and membership development. Technical director of public education, environmental advocacy and research projects. Coordinated the activities of the Board of Directors, the Advisory Council and the general membership. Served as liaison to all relevant state, federal and local agencies, related non-profit entities and general public. Spokesperson and writer of all PTRF publications/correspondence. Organization grew from ~200 to exceed 2000 during my tenure; multi-source funding grew by an order of magnitude. Show less

Taught at University of Montana in the Environmental Studies Department, while completing graduate work towards a MS. Conducted educational programs and research with the Defenders of Wildlife.

Taught Introductory Soc., Social Problems, and Sociology of Religion