Profiles in Conservation: Tom Leigh

To date, there are only hundred and fifty official Riverkeepers in the United States, and Chestertown, thanks to the Chester River Association, has one of the best in Tom Leigh, the official Riverkeeper for the Chester. Every week, Tom patrols the river, spotting environmental trouble as well as educating boaters and other users on the problems the Chester River faces.   Tom’s work doesn’t stop there.  He provides important advocacy for the river’s protection and works collaboratively with other non-profits, landowners and key stakeholders to keep pressure on local, state and federal lawmakers to insure the Chester’s long term future. This is not an easy job.