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Rutledge, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Riverhead, Ny

Board of Directors Supervise five, full-time employees in county district.~ Dramatically increased federal and state county grant revenues.~ Developed and implemented special projects in conjunction with the Agricultural Environmental Management(AEM) Program; i.e., construction of pesticide mixing facilities; the installation of an advanced animal wastewater treatment system removing 99% of the nitrogen from private duck farm - significantly improving water quality in Flanders Bay. ~ Instituted the Long Island Envirothon for Long Island high schools.~ Organized the Mid-Atlantic States RC&D Annual Conference at West Point; assisted with initiation of the Suffolk County Annual Farm Festival & Pumpkin Fest at the County Farm and the Annual Conferences of the New York Association of Conservation Districts (NYACD).

Vote on applications from landowners and town residents seeking relief from the Town's building and land use codes.

Albany, Ny

Chair 5 member voting committee that establishes policies and programs to support the 58 local Soil & Water Conservation Districts throughout New York State. Administer Agricultural Environmental Management through a $13 million appropriation of the Environmental Protection Fund.

New York State

Lobby for the interests of the 58 local county Soil & Water Conservation Districts in New York State.

Perform analyses of current environmental issues; i.e., energy management, recycling, alkylphenol ethoxylates. Prepare county's annual environmental report; brief legislators on current environmental issues. ~ Wrote proposal for U.S. Department of Homeland Security to retain Plum Island Animal Research Station operations. Federal government subsequently granted $25MM to facility. ~ Oversaw energy management study & solid waste plan for county facilities.

One of five voting members of the largest Groundwater purveyor in the Country, servicing 1.2 million residents from 550 high capacity wells. Investigated and evaluated new contaminant issues; i.e. MTBE, perchlorate, pharmaceuticals. ~ Initiated the passing of resolution to cap indirect costs to SUNY research foundation; saved $20M within first year; and, $100M over five-year period.

Managed and coordinated environmental functions for 8 independent, environmental agencies, departments and districts. Interacted with the Suffolk County Legislature, public and private organizations.~ County Executive's representative for all environmental issues, including studies such as the Peconic & South Shore Estuary Programs. ~ Chairman of the Central Pine Barrens Commission. ~ Conducted numerous speaking engagements.

Evaluated condition of Long Island's Sole Source Aquifer; i.e., held hearings, and drafted legislation to preserve and protect this critical resource. Supervised staff of 15 environmental analysts and attorneys. ~ Enacted 35+ state laws, 3 becoming National Laws: Banning lead solder, Water contamination reporting, & Water Filter Labeling ; also, banning of all landfills over Long Island's drinking water supply. ~ Testified before legislative committees and pubic officials.~ Developed environmental education and awareness programs; i.e., initiated K-12 water resources curriculum and poster contest within Nassau / Suffolk county school districts. ~ Delivered presentations to elected officials, civic groups and business organizations.

Developed department from ground up as the first environmental director for largest township on Long Island. Supervised staff of 18, including four law enforcement officers (Harbor Masters).GEORGE PROIOS - Page Three ~ Initiated Bay Management and Wetlands Protection Programs; established Mt. Sinai Marine Sanctuary. ~ Wrote noise ordinance; wetlands, and petroleum substance disposition laws. ~ Created nature trails; managed youth conservation corps teams.

Inspected, surveyed, and analyzed public water supply sources, streams, lakes and beaches. Maintained liaison among local residents, elected officials, and commercial and industrial facilities.

Taught biology and Earth Science

B.A, Biology

Activities and Societies: University Men's Glee Club: 1966-1970

M.A, Science Education

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Paralegal

Certification, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & General Science