sam warnock aquatic resources manager non profit

Sam Warnock | Aquatic Resources Manager

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samuel warnockSam is dedicated to managing and protecting our aquatic resources, bringing over seven years of expertise in environmental consulting and project management.

Sam's professional journey includes a four-year term as a Project Manager at TRC Environmental in North Carolina. There, he expertly handled environmental permitting, project management, environmental chemistry, and compiling emission inventories, all while ensuring compliance with US EPA regulations.

Before his tenure at TRC, Sam worked in the field with SWCA Environmental Consultants in Utah, assisting with Environmental Impact Assessments and managing data for biological and archaeological surveys. As an Environmental Scientist at AECOM in Morrisville, NC, he collected environmental data, performed chemical analyses, and provided expertise on pollution control technologies.

Sam's academic path took him from North Carolina State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management, to the University of Edinburgh, where he obtained a Master of Science in Ecological Economics. Along the way, he gained expertise in natural capital and ecosystem services valuation, Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development.

His diverse experiences include serving in the United States Marine Corps, inspiring young minds as a marine science instructor in the Florida Keys, and assisting with population research on marine mammals and sharks around the coasts of southern Africa.

Sam’s dedication to environmental sustainability, combined with his pragmatic approach to project management and stakeholder relations, makes him an invaluable asset to our team and the broader conservation community. Born and raised in the sandhills of North Carolina, he has witnessed firsthand the shifts from natural landscapes to urban developments. His ultimate aim is to protect and enhance the unique ecosystems of the Southeast, ensuring that nature’s benefits continue to sustain and be enjoyed by communities for generations to come.

natural capital land conservation easements

Sam Warnock, December 2024

Building Natural Capital Through Conservation Easements: A Lasting Legacy

At Unique Places to Save, we work with landowners and communities to conserve land and aquatic resources with ecological, cultural, and economic value. One of the primary tools we use to achieve this is the conservation easement. A conserva...

headwaters river ecology conservation

Christine Pickens, November 2024

At The Headwaters: Part One on River Ecology & Conservation

This blog post is the first of a three part series on River Ecology & Conservation by Christine Pickens, PhD. At Unique Places to Save, we put a special emphasis on protecting aquatic resources. One of the most prominent aquatic resource fe...

upper rocky conservation mitigation lake cornelius charlotte nc

Michael Scisco, November 2024

Upper Rocky Mitigation Bank

Total Acres 44 Project Year 2020 Located near Charlotte NC The Upper Rocky restoration project restored and enhanced over 16 acres of wetlands and 8,000 linear feet of stream in an area experiencing increased suburban development pressure. ...

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Mandi Taylor, November 2024

Nurtured by Nature: Why Outdoor Recreation Matters

While the benefits of being outdoors–such as soaking up vitamin D, boosting your mood, and getting more exercise–has always been emphasized, the COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the need for recreational activities and social interacti...