Aaron Dixon
Program Coordinator
Aaron grew up calling York County home. After graduating from Red Lion High School, he developed a passion for kayaking on the Susquehanna River. This passion led him to work with Shank’s Mare Outfitters, starting as a “boat-slinger” and eventually becoming a river guide/kayaking instructor.
During his time with Shank’s Mare Outfitters, Aaron volunteered with the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association. While volunteering and working on the river, Aaron became more aware of the importance of clean water as a drinking source and for recreation. This awareness encouraged him in deciding to further his education to pursue a career involving the protection of natural resources, specifically water.
In 2023, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at York College of Pennsylvania. During his education pursuit, Aaron had the opportunity to be our Water Watchdog Coordinator where he conducted Escherichia coli, E.coli (a harmful bacteria known to be found in the fecal matter of humans and animals) monitoring near high recreation areas along the Lower Susquehanna River.
In Aaron’s free time he enjoys being outside running, paddling, fly fishing, biking, climbing, and backpacking. He also loves playing the guitar, connecting with family and friends, and traveling.
Aaron comes to us now as the Program Coordinator, he is committed to continuing and growing our Volunteer Programs which include Clean Ups, the Greener Codorus Initiate, Water Watchdogs, Microplastics Monitoring, Smallmouth Bass Monitoring, and Stream Team with aspirations to contribute to the much-needed work needed in protecting clean water within the Lower Susquehanna River Watershed.