Diane Cameron

Diane Cameron is the Conservation Program Director for Audubon Naturalist Society.  She specializes in urban watershed protection and restoration by using green infrastructure techniques.  With degrees in geology and environmental engineering, Diane served as a Senior Scientist on the Water Program staff of the Natural Resources Defense Council from 1989 to 1998. She is now a consultant to NRDC and other clients on stormwater issues.  Diane coordinates the Stormwater Partners Network, comprised of 23 organizations (including Conservation Montgomery) supporting clean water in Montgomery County.  Since their beginning in late 2005, the Stormwater Partners have worked with the County Council, the county Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Permitting Services, and the State Department of Natural Resources. They have garnered $1.25 million annually in local funds for green infrastructure projects, and worked with engineers, designers, and planners to craft a “Green Streets” amendment to the County’s road code.   Diane currently works on implementing the County stormwater permit, one of the most progressive such permits in the country, and training citizens to restore the Anacostia River to vibrant health.  She has also recently advised the McKenney Hills Forest Preservation Group on green space protection around the future site of the McKenney Hills Elementary School in Silver Spring. On behalf of the Audubon Naturalist Society, Diane is the liaison to Montgomery County Public Schools staff in working with them to incorporate environmental site design into the stormwater management plans for the school. Her ideal way of celebrating her birthday last year was to celebrate nature, friendship and family all at once. On her birthday, she led a hike through Little Bennett Park, her favorite Montgomery County park.