Lisa Borre has devoted her career to the conservation and management of lakes and wetlands around the world. She is currently a Senior Research Specialist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and provides research support for Dr. Kathleen C. Weathers, co-chair of the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON). Among her duties, she coordinates development of Lake Observer, a mobile application for recording lake and water observations. “Lakes across the globe are facing challenges similar to those on Lake Champlain, from nutrient pollution, invasive species, harmful algae blooms, microplastics, and now climate change", notes Lisa. "I’m looking forward to helping LCC tackle these issues by networking with other like-minded groups and scientists around the world.”

Prior to joining the staff at the Cary Institute earlier this year, Lisa was a freelance writer and consultant. She continues to write about global lake topics for National Geographic's Water Currents blog. Lisa co-founded LakeNet, a world lakes network that was active from 1998 to 2008, leading a global initiative to document and share lessons learned in lake basin management. From 1990-1997 she coordinated the Lake Champlain Basin Program, facilitating development of a comprehensive watershed plan. An avid sailor, she completed a five-year voyage with her husband aboard their 37-foot cutter-rigged sailboat to the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Black Seas. She co-wrote The Black Sea, a sailing guide based on research conducted while circumnavigating the sea in 2010. She grew up in the Great Lakes region and currently lives near the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland.