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Board appoints Darren Benjamin to Environmental Advisory Committee
Summary
After an interview, the board voted in executive session to appoint Darren Benjamin to the Reston Association Environmental Advisory Committee. Benjamin summarized a career in ecology, US Fish and Wildlife Service and House Appropriations staff work and said he is interested in watershed and stream restoration.
The Reston Association Board of Directors approved Darren Benjamin's appointment to the Environmental Advisory Committee during executive session on Oct. 23.
Benjamin introduced himself during the public volunteer interview earlier in the meeting, saying he has lived in Reston for 20 years, has a background in ecology and fish and wildlife management, worked with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and served on staff in the U.S. House Appropriations Committee overseeing funding and policy for interior and environmental agencies. He said his interests include aquatic habitat restoration, stream restoration, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and invasive species management.
Why it matters: The EAC advises RA staff and the board on environmental stewardship and program priorities for watershed and natural-area management. The appointment was approved unanimously in executive session.
Next steps Staff will notify Benjamin and update the EAC roster; the board said it would conclude executive-session formalities and announce the appointment in the meeting minutes.
Ending Benjamin was informed the board would discuss the appointment in executive session and provide follow-up to him directly.
