Washington, DC – June 26 – David Flores, formerly with Sierra Club, has joined Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) as Senior Legal Counsel, Nancy Stoner, President of PRKN announced today.
“We are so fortunate to have David lead our legal work. PRKN is well known for its litigation to enforce clean water laws and to hold polluters accountable. He is uniquely qualified to take on the work with us,” said Stoner.
Before joining Potomac Riverkeeper Network, Flores served as a regional director at the Sierra Club supporting energy campaigns and chapters in Mid-Atlantic and Central Appalachian states. He previously worked at Blue Water Baltimore in its Waterkeeper program, leading development of research and advocacy programming on water quality and pollution monitoring, regulation of stormwater, sewage, and industrial pollution, and enforcement of state and federal clean water law. After serving as Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper, David joined the Center for Progressive Reform and continued work in policy research and regulatory advocacy focused on industrial stormwater, chemical disaster, cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay, and climate adaptation for regulation of water pollution. David earned a J.D. with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law, graduating with the Certificate of Concentration in Environmental Law and the Public Service Award. He holds a B.A. in environmental science from Bard College.
Said Flores, “This new challenge excites me both personally and professionally – I have dedicated my career to the clean water movement and I am really eager to put the skills and knowledge I have acquired to be part of the team at PRKN.”
Stoner concluded, “Potomac Riverkeeper Network has a long history of legal successes against polluters. David’s enthusiasm and abilities will continue that tradition and leadership in the years to come – we could not be happier he has agreed to take on this responsibility.”
She continued, “Bob Dreher, our retiring Legal Director, has skilfully guided us to major legal victories – Alexandria’s coal tar residue and the Navy’s weapons testing – are but two examples. We will always have profound gratitude for his tirelessness and tenacity.”
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Potomac Riverkeeper Network is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization with three regional Waterkeeper branches: Potomac Riverkeeper, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper, and Shenandoah Riverkeeper. Our mission is to protect the public’s right to clean water in the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and their tributaries. We stop pollution to enhance the safety of our drinking water, protect healthy river habitats, and enhance public use and enjoyment.
