Network Liaison Assistance

The SNEP Network provides training, technical assistance, and capacity-building support to municipalities, Tribes, and organizations across the Southeast New England Program region.

As a core part of the SNEP Network’s geographically focused, on-the-ground support model, SNEP Network Liaisons work directly with municipalities and Tribes on projects, while also responding to requests for assistance by answering questions and connecting communities with training, technical assistance, and resources. Drawing on extensive experience in water and natural resource management, environmental planning, and community technical assistance, SNEP Network Liaisons are skilled in supporting community requests for assistance and are accessible, knowledgeable, and committed to helping communities advance their goals.

Elizabeth Scott Consulting: Rhode Island Liaison

Elizabeth has over thirty years’ experience in water quality assessment and planning, and water resources management in Rhode Island – serving as Deputy Chief in the Office of Water Resources at Rhode Island, Department of Environment Management where she managed the state’s water quality restoration (TMDL) and shellfish water quality monitoring programs. Throughout her career, she has worked to advance stormwater management policies, practices and guidance including assistance to municipalities in stormwater management planning, and assessing the feasibility of stormwater utilities. Elizabeth received a BS in Natural Resources from Cornell University, and MA in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island.

Kimberly Groff Consulting: Massachusetts Liaison

Kimberly has dedicated her 30 plus year career to advancing water quality at a project, state (Massachusetts) and regional (regional) scale. In her most recent role she served Director of the Watershed Planning Program, Division of Watershed Management with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) where she managed water policy development, Surface Water Quality Standards, ambient surface water monitoring, water quality assessment, the development of total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) and the creation of watershed plans to restore and protect water quality. While with MassDEP she has earned a reputation as a strategic thinker and agent of change for improved water quality. Kimberly received her Doctorate Degree from Georgia Institute of Technology School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Danica Belknap: Massachusetts and Rhode Island Liaison

Danica has ten years of experience working with environmental non-profits, municipal governments and regional agencies to advance watershed planning and habitat restoration, with a focus on climate resilience and inclusive public engagement. For the past 6 years, Danica has been assisting communities in the SNEP region to undertake proactive land use planning that leverages the value of nature and collaborative partnerships to achieve healthy, sustainable, equitable, and resilient communities. She connects communities with tools and resources, as well as with each other, to implement strategic land protection and low impact development practices through local planning and regulations. Danica has a B.S. in Marine Science and M.A. in Marine Conservation and Policy, both from Stony Brook University.