Tony began working as HRWC's restoration program coordinator in March 2008. In 2007, he received an associate’s degree from Haywood Community College in Forest Management Technology and completed an internship with the U.S. Forest Service, Tusquitee Ranger District in the same year.  Over the years at HRWC, Tony has gained extensive experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software; natural channel design principles for stream restoration; bioengineering techniques for bank stabilization; and design & installation of rain gardens for stormwater retention and treatment.  In addition, he has become super proficient at identification & eradication of invasive plants.

Tony enjoys "educating people about how what they do on the land impacts water resources and how HRWC can help." Tony is a Cherokee County, NC native and lives in Peachtree with his wife, Christina.  An avid oudoorsman, his free time is usually spent fishing or hunting.  He has two children; a son, Michael, and daughter, Ciera.

Amanda started working as the Coalition’s Administrative and Outreach Coordinator in April 2011.  She has a passion for environmental education and will complete her North Carolina environmental education certification at the end of 2013. She enjoys facilitating outdoor education programs for youth in the upper Hiwassee River watershed. “Outdoor education connects students to their community and environment.  Each student has the potential to create positive change, share what they learn with others, and become lifelong stewards.”

Amanda holds dual bachelors’ degrees in environmental policy and Spanish from the University of North Carolina Asheville. She arrived to the area in 2008 to work at the John C. Campbell Folk School, coordinating the work study program and growing organic produce for the kitchen and cooking studio. In May 2013, Amanda graduated from Tri-County Community College’s therapeutic massage program and is a now licensed massage therapist in Georgia and North Carolina.

Amanda currently lives in Clay Co., NC with her son Edwin. She loves to spend time outside gardening, hiking, biking, and swimming.

Email: Amanda Kanack

Scarlett began working as the Lake Chatuge Watershed Coordinator in June 2012. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Armstrong Atlantic State University; and a master’s degree in Environmental Health from the University of Georgia. Scarlett worked for nearly three years as a Water Conservation Specialist for the City of Gainsville, Ga.  In this position, she was responsible for ensuring that the City meet and exceed water conservation measures put forth by the Metro North Georgia Water Planning District during the worst drought Georgia has ever experienced. As a graduate research assistant, she explored concentrations of human pharmaceuticals in coastal waters as a result of leaking and failing septic systems.

“Communities and ecosystems alike thrive on the health of our rivers, streams and lakes,” Scarlett says. “We rely on these resources for drinking as well as recreating.  Our economies depend on healthy rivers and lakes to draw tourism, increase property values, and provide natural settings for high quality living. I feel really good knowing that my efforts are helping to protect Lake Chatuge for those who come after.”

Scarlett has been serving on the board of directors of the Soque River Watershed Association, a similar watershed organization based in Clarkesville, Ga., since 2009.  She, and husband, Nathan currently reside in Habersham County. Scarlett is an avid paddler and enjoys a wide variety of outdoor activities in her spare time.

Email: Scarlett Fuller

Lucy has little “spare time” after working for HRWC and maintaining the property, but when she does manage to find some, she enjoys spending time with friends on her boat on Lake Apalachia, walking in the woods, and playing with her pets, the stars of which are two rat terriers named Skeeter and Sassy.  She also values her time spent visiting her sister and brother-in-law in Stone Mountain, Ga.