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Local Best Selling Author:
Reflections of Blue Cypress, Photographs, History, and Poems
of the Headwater Lake of the St. Johns River, with J. N.
Baker (2003) |
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All proceeds are donated to Pelican Island Audobon
Society |
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Water is a precious resource in our county.
Click
here to read more about my thoughts about it. |
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Richard
Baker
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Roots:
· Raised in Hayfield, Minnesota (population 900).
· Indian River County resident since 1982.
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Loves:
· Juanita, my wife for over 43 years
· Two daughters and my son-in-law
· Two terrific grandchildren
· Canoeing, trees, and photography
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Extensive
Professional and Educational experiences to deal with the complex
high priority matters that affect our future and quality of
life ...
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Education:
Univ. of Ilinois--
· B.S. in Education
· M.S. and Ph.D. in Zoology/Genetics
Duke University Marine Laboratory--
· National Science Foundation pre-doctoral award |
Military
Service:
· Army Reserve Corps of Engineers, 2nd Lt/Capt (1959-1969)
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Professional
Experience:
· 28 years as the Director of University Medical and Entomology Research
Laboratories in Florida, Maryland, and Pakistan
· FL Mosquito Control Assoc. (President 1993-94)
· IFAS International Program/Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Advisory
Council Member (1995-98)
· FL Coordinating Council on Mosquito Control (1987-98). |
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and volunteer leadership for controlling growth, preserving the
environment, and improving our quality of life.... |
Community
Leadership
· Committee for a Sustainable Treasure Coast. Appointed by Gov. Jeb Bush
(2004-present)
· Indian River County Land Acquisition Advisory Committee Chair (member
since 1990)
· Pelican Island Audubon Society President (member since 1990)
· Environmental Learning Center Board of Trustees (1993-97)
· Indian River County Environmental Control Hearing Board (1994-present)
· Coastal Preserves Alliance Board of Directors
· Indian River Lagoon Envirothon Board
· Florida Envirothon Board
· Pelican Island Preservation Society Board
· IR County School Science Fairs Judge
· Canoe & Nature Guide at the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area and
Blue Cypress Lake |
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