Marc A. Yaggi
Marc works to connect and support
Waterkeeper programs around the world. Before
joining Waterkeeper Alliance, Marc was a Senior
Attorney and Watershed Program Director for
Riverkeeper, Inc., where he worked to protect
the 2,000-square mile watershed that serves as
New York City’s drinking water supply. For
Riverkeeper, Marc coordinated and supported
activities of citizens and environmental groups
throughout the watershed by giving them access
to information and strategic guidance on
effectively opposing harmful development
projects and government policies. Marc also
acted as an advocate for strengthening
governmental watershed protection policies and
for educating the public about its water
supply. Before joining Riverkeeper, Marc served
as a Staff Attorney with the Environmental Law
Institute in Washington, D.C. In addition, Marc
has authored legal articles on the U.S. Supreme
Court, marine mammal protection, road salt,
impervious surfaces, sprawl, and clean
air.
Marc is a 1993 graduate of The
Pennsylvania State University and a 1997
graduate of the Pace University School of Law.
In addition, Marc obtained an LL.M in
Environmental Law in May 2002.
