EMMA LORUSSO
Project Director
Emma has been with the District for 4 years. She brings experience and passion in environmental education, educational outreach, and event coordination. During her time at the District so far, she has developed a youth education program for local schools--delivering lessons on soil, water, wildlife and forestry to many schools and youth groups across Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties. She has hosted dozens of unique programs for the public within the District--getting locals involved in agriculture, foraging and recreation -- inspiring other Districts and organizations to host similar events across the state. Emma is our project manager for watershed management, helping towns and lake associations access federal grant funding to clean up our lakes, ponds, and streams. Emma received a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources from UMass Amherst. She fought wildland fires out west and taught English in China before returning to New England, where she enjoys kayaking, gardening, and foraging for wild mushrooms. She has been teaching outdoor education both formally and informally for almost ten years, working at nature centers, forest preschools, in classrooms, and freelance.
LILY GALLAGHER
Education Coordinator and Technician
Lily is a new addition to the team as of 2026. She has experience with erosion control practices, community engagement, and environmental education. As the education coordinator and technician, she plans to assist landowners with erosion control recommendations, develop educational materials for students, and create exciting volunteer opportunities for the community. Lily has a degree in Environmental Studies and Applied Mathematics from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. She has worked with other conservation-focused entities in the past, like the Agricultural Stewardship Association in upstate NY. There, she helped survey conserved farm parcels, organized fundraising events, and aided in a summer education program for local summer camps. In Maine, she has served in the Lake Auburn watershed as a Shore Corps Steward - a grant funded program hosted through the Maine Conservation Corps. She conducted site assessments for landowners, hosted volunteer events for the Lewiston-Auburn area, and led demonstration workshops of erosion control practices across the state.
Contact info:
[email protected]
(207) 241-5377
Contact info:
[email protected]
(207) 241-5377