BEC Staff

The Butte Environmental Council (BEC) has been working for the environment since 1975, starting the first recycling program in Chico and then growing into an advocacy and education organization. Through the years, BEC has employed many skilled and committed people. Currently BEC has four employees who provide the core of BEC’s whole workforce of staff, consultants, and volunteers. Together, we make sure our environment has a voice in caring for and growing our community.

Maggi Barry has been with BEC since February 2006. The work she has done has shifted with BEC’s needs. She now splits her work between helping to keep the office running and assisting with events and the education & outreach program. BEC is a subcontractor involved with the City of Chico’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention program and hosts the CreekWatch Hotline which Maggi monitors. Maggi is also BEC’s representative with EarthShare California, an organization that provides funding for a variety of environmental organizations in California. During her non- BEC time Maggi sings with the Doin’ It Justice Community Choir, and also works as a recreation therapist for folks with disabilities.

Mary Muchowski has currently been with BEC for 3 years as the Education & Outreach Coordinator. She has a long history with BEC and previously worked as the office manager for several years. She currently administers the Wellness program which is funded by a grant from The California Wellness Foundation. Mary also organizes our annual Endangered Species Faire, our annual Parks and Creeks Cleanup, and does other education and outreach work including (but not limited to!) preparing our Environmental News and coordinating the Eco-Life program with Chico State students. When not at BEC, Mary is an avid birder and offers outings for bird watching at the Snow Goose festival as well as for groups and individuals.