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About the Society

The Susquehannock Wildlife Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

We exist for one reason, to protect wildlife. This may be done in many creative ways but it will always be the glue that binds us together as an organization. Whether it is through public education, conservation efforts, rescue, or legislation, we will stand as a helping hand and voice for wildlife.

VALUES

• This society is a built on the passion and love of its members for wildlife and conservation.

• We speak as a collective voice for the common good of those we seek to protect. There is to be no individual gain or profit.

• We will do everything in our power to restore health to injured, orphaned or sick wildlife, utilizing our partners to ensure prompt and proper care.

• We will be steadfast in our goal to build a place for people to enjoy, learn, and talk about wildlife; a centralized home to research and provide refuge for species in need.

• At times we will affiliate with and support other like-minded organizations with common goals to further our reach and effectiveness.

• We will teach at every opportunity we are given. This is the most certain way to ensure wildlife survival. Through teaching we create a bridge for the next generation to take the torch and continue our work.

• We are an active group who practices what we preach. We should find ourselves out in the forests, rivers, and wetlands more than not. We will seek to always choose natural over man-made venues for our gatherings.

• We can support legislation and engage in issues that will affect wildlife but do not endorse politicians.

• We are not merely a social club but an action oriented society driven by the collective energy towards saving wildlife. We are not here to dwell on philosophy but make a difference.

SUSQUEHANNOCK WILDLIFE SOCIETY, INC.
STAFF & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Scott McDaniel – Executive Director, Creative Media Director, Founder

Credentials (Past & Present):
– Maryland Master Naturalist
– Former President of Susquehannock Wildlife Society
– Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society, Director
– Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas, Harford County Coordinator
– BS Electronic Media & Film – Towson University
– Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout

 

Amanda Subolefsky – President

 

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Hunter Howell – Vice President

Credentials (Past & Present):
– Lead Researcher – Long term population analysis of spotted turtles in Harford County
– Field Research Coordinator – Environmental DNA survey for the Eastern Hellbender, Lower Susquehanna River Basin
– Head Lifeguard Gunpowder Falls State Park Beach Patrol 
– Field Technician, Missouri State University Turtle Ecology Lab
– Eastern Box Turtle Research Intern – Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
– Outstanding Conservation Student – Izaac Walton League of America

 

Caitlin Beckjord – Secretary

 

Brenden Bosmans – Treasurer 

 

Jennifer Schiavone-Blake – Event & Volunteer Coordinator

 

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John Garrison – Research Coordinator

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Bob Chance – Environmental Advisor, Founder
Credentials (Past & Present):

– Harford County Educator Hall of Fame, 2001 Inductee
– Susquehannock Environmental Center, Founder
– Environmental Evergreens Tree Farm, Owner
– Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway, Former ExecutiveDirector
– Bel Air Town Commissioner, 1975-1979
 
 

 

VOLUNTEER STAFF MEMBERS  

Trish

Trish Cantler – Rescue Coordinator

Eric

Eric Kimmel – Trailmaster

Emily Bueche – Research Assistant

FOUNDERS

ChrisTodd

Chris Todd –  Founder

BrianGoodman

Brian Goodman –  Founder

 

SUSQUEHANNOCK HISTORY

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The name Susquehannock derives from the indigenous people who once inhabited these life giving lands that border the Susquehanna river and its watershed. These “people of the muddy river” as they were called, had a bond with wildlife and the environment that was of a spiritual nature. This land and all that was found in it were critical to their survival and they felt it was their duty to protect it and treat it with the reverence it deserved. We, as an organization, want to reignite that bond between humans and nature that has often get forgotten as our culture continues to adapt to the modern era.

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We are not the first to pay tribute to these people who came before us. The Susquehannock Environmental Center was formed by a group of environmentally minded citizens at a time when recycling was not commonplace as it is today. With the endangered species act just being enacted in 1973, recycling was the most tangible environmental cause to promote on a local level. More then thirty years have gone by, now that recycling and most environmental issues are recognized by the majority of households, (thanks in part to the efforts of the Susquehannock Environmental Center) a new generation of enthusiasts seek to take the torch and lend a helping hand to one of the most critical environmental issues of our time – wildlife conservation.

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While all things are connected in some way on this planet, some causes are larger than we can change on a local level. Thankfully, many groups are working hard on accomplishing improvements in air and water quality in our region. Wildlife, however, need as much help as they can get and many species are disappearing at an alarming rate. Wildlife conservation is something that we can all personally contribute to with results that will echo throughout generations to come. The Susquehannock Wildlife Society has been formed for that purpose, to protect wildlife and ensure populations remain intact and healthy for countless generations to enjoy.