After four years of service, Gordon Small resigned his posts as Project Manager and Chairman of our Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). His depth of natural resource knowledge and experience as a Forester were invaluable. He took HWA to new levels of expertise and credibility. As a result, we are recognized as one of the best volunteer watershed groups in the Southeast. Much of this is due to Gordon’s efforts and dedication to HWA and our mission.

After many meetings with the TAC, Gordon authored our Watershed Action Plan. This document is a marvelous example of Gordon’s work. The plan is being used by EPA as a model plan for watershed groups around the country. He helped write the state and federal grant applications that enabled Haywood County to secure critical funding for many stream restoration projects. His close work with the Haywood Soil and Water Conservation District has cemented a lasting and critical partnership with them. He also led our sediment monitoring program, conducted numerous presentations for civic, professional and government groups and was the technical expert many of us turned to for answers. And to top it all off, he is a cherished friend. Gordon will be missed by us all, especially me.  
Ron Moser, Director HWA.