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Governance
Board of Directors


Digby Gut and the Annapolis Basin
The Board of Directors is responsible for governing CARP. The Board is elected annually by the membership and composed of 15 volunteers drawn from many occupations and all geographic sectors of the watershed. An executive is elected to ensure that operations run smoothly. The Board sets the policy and operating parameters for the society, as well as approves all CARP projects.

Senior Staff

The Executive Director, Stephen Hawboldt, oversees the day-to-day operations of CARP. He was appointed as Executive Director in 1990. Mr. Hawboldt has an undergraduate degree in business and economics and has undertaken graduate studies in economics and environmental studies at Dalhousie University. He has extensive experience in community development, environmental planning, small business administration, community journalism and project management.

The Office Manager is responsible for the accounting systems and the extensive computer system as well as the overall management of office affairs. Operating funds are obtained from a host of private and public sector agencies, other non-governmental organizations, national and international foundations and universities. In addition, the group receives in-kind support equivalent to four times its cash budget. Individuals, universities, corporations, community groups, high schools, research institutions, government agencies and a host of other supporters contribute this.

Andy Sharpe has worked as CARP's Science Coordinator since 2003, and provides scientific input to all projects as well as managing CARP's ecological monitoring programs, such the Annapolis River Guardians volunteer water quality program. Andy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, a Masters of Environmental Design degree and is a Certified Canadian Environmental Practitioner (CCEP). He has worked for the past 15 years in the environmental field, in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in Canada, United Kingdom and Malawi.

Project Leaders and Teams

Project leaders oversee each project and ensure its completion. Each project has a team made up of technical and non-technical individuals who have an interest in a particular issue. Project teams are charged with the final design, implementation and evaluation of the project.


Community Involvement
Our approach to addressing environmental issues within the Annapolis River watershed is directed by the interest and concerns of watershed residents. Our projects involve stakeholders from:
  • Various levels of government
  • First Nations
  • Academia
  • The agricultural community
  • Fisheries industry
  • Schools
  • Town offices
  • And watershed residents
Community support and involvement has been a significant factor in the success of CARP. We address each problem through:
  • Action projects
  • Public outreach
  • Problem identification
  • Environmental planning initiatives
There are many ways for you to be involved with the efforts of the Clean Annapolis River Project. For more information please visit our How You Can Help page.
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