Benjamin is the Watershed Scientist at Raritan Headwaters, where he manages the organization’s surface water monitoring programs to support watershed protection and restoration efforts. He holds a master’s degree in Environmental Education from the Center for Environmental Policy at Bard College and a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Bard College. Before coming to RHA, Benjamin worked with several environmental research and education groups along the East Coast, where his work included water quality monitoring, research on algae population dynamics, and lake management. His current interests center on the effects of human-induced stressors—such as land use change, pollution, and climate variability—on freshwater ecosystems. He is passionate about community-focused research that engages people directly in protecting their local environments. Originally from central Iowa, Benjamin developed a love for the environment through early explorations of local prairies and wetlands. Outside of work, he loves to sing, cook, read, hike, and craft.

Contact Benjamin: 908-234-1852, ext. 315 or Email