Protecting the land that protects the water.
Kerry's a jack of all trades and a master of many.
Kerry was working towards a Doctorate in Physical Therapy when she accepted a temporary position at EBMUD as a meter reader. Much to her surprise, that job changed her career path as Kerry remembered how much she loved the outdoors. After some soul-searching, she decided to spend her life working in the environment rather than on the human body, so she focused on becoming an EBMUD Ranger instead.
The District owns more than 28,000 acres of watershed land in the East Bay. As a Ranger at Orinda Watershed, every day Kerry plays a crucial role in protecting the land that retains EBMUD’s high-quality drinking water and offers habitat for native plants and animals. This land also is enjoyed by millions of people who, like Kerry, love fresh air and wide open spaces.
“To be a great ranger, you have to be a jack of all trades, a great problem-solver, plus have some creativity,” Kerry said. “There are many issues that arise, such as broken signs, plumbing and electrical issues, and fires. Often times, you only have the tools that are on you and you have to find a way to fix it right then and there.”
"It's amazing what you can do with duct tape and baling wire!"