The MWA Team
Sarah Thorpe
Communications Specialist
Sarah was born right in Port Murray and for two summers in high school she worked for the Student Conservation Association—an organization that works in environmental conservation. She worked on Musconetcong Gorge, Hacklebarney State Park, the Cushetunk Trail of Round Valley, and many other sites.
Annie Polkowski
Watershed Programs Manager
Annie comes to us, most recently working as a Watershed Specialist for the Monroe County Conservation District, working with watershed organizations in the Pocono region of Pennsylvania. Prior to that, she was employed with the City of Philadelphia’s Office...
Ben Yaskulka
Policy and Advocacy Manager
Growing up fishing and hiking along the Musconetcong River, Ben developed a deep appreciation for New Jersey's natural resources, particularly its waterways. Hands-on experience at Alstede Farms, a designated River-Friendly Farm, furthered his understanding of agriculture's impact on watersheds