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Marc Woernle
Marc Woernle is Meristem's founder and Principal Ecologist.
What is your favorite part of your job?
Starting my own business and working with an amazing Team!
What is one of your biggest professional accomplishments?
Getting seven new wetlands designated with Class I protections. Before the program had the ability to initiate rule changes, there were only three wetlands with the state’s highest level of protection.
What is your favorite wetland type or wetland species? Why?
I have many... but I love wet prairies within the Slash Pine / Longleaf Pine habitat of East Central Florida. Pinguicula (Butterworts), Sarracenia (Pitcher Plants), Polygala (Milkworts), and Hypericums (St. John's Worts) are among my favorites.
How did you end up working in wetlands?
A friend suggested I apply at a consulting firm in Central Florida 30 years ago.
What advice do you have for someone interested in getting started in wetlands work?
If you love the outdoors, you're not tied to a clock, and snakes, gators, mosquitos, heat, cold don't bother you... everything else will work itself out.
How long have you been a member of NAWM?
Off and on for many years.
How have you participated in NAWM?
Sponsored events and attended them on occasion.
What is your favorite benefit of being a member of NAWM?
We get to support a group of folks that look for ways to protect, enhance, educate others about wetlands of all types in many different ways.
What is your favorite NAWM memory?
Simply being a part of this journey with other like-minded individuals.
If you would like to nominate a member for a future Member Spotlight, please reach out to Portia Osborne, NAWM Assistant Director, at portia@nawm.org.
View Member Spotlight Archive.