Water Quality Steward
Dedicated Educator
Volunteer Scouter
Water Quality Steward
Dedicated Educator
Volunteer Scouter
My Life Principles
The way I strive to live...
- Constantly look for opportunities to make the world a better place.
- Learn by action/doing.
- The time is now, don’t put off for tomorrow what can be done today.
- Understand the needs and characteristics of the groups served and use their resources appropriately.
- Communication is something that should always be practiced.
Water Quality Steward
Water Quality Steward
Water Quality Steward
Dr. Friesner is the director of water quality programs for NEIWPCC in Lowell, MA.
NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and e
Dr. Friesner is the director of water quality programs for NEIWPCC in Lowell, MA.
NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise.
Dedicated Educator
Water Quality Steward
Water Quality Steward
Dr. Friesner serves as the program director for the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment (WYSE) since its inception in 2010 at George Mason University.
George Mason University along with distinguished partners the National Geographic Society and the National Zoo is proud to host WYSE. Each summer, WYSE welcomes High School National Youth Delegates from all over the country.
Volunteer Scouter
Water Quality Steward
Volunteer Scouter
Richard is a proud member of his local community (Chelmsford, MA). Together with his wife Bethany, they have two delightful boys. Richard is a very active Cub Scout and Scouts BSA leader, volunteers with various local environmental organizations, and is an avid runner.
Previously, Richard ran for elected office in Fredericksburg, VA and was chair of the city's Planning Commission.