Susan Lee
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Senior Specialist, Data Analysis and Visualization, Science Office
Susan Lee specializes in data analysis, visualization, and GIS. She uses her expertise to promote clean air, clean water, habitat conservation, and healthy communities through data-driven environmental strategies. Lee holds a bachelor's degree in Earth systems with a concentration in biogeochemistry from Cornell University and an MPS in information visualization from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She is based in NRDC’s Washington, D.C., office.
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From Shadows to Light: Spotlighting Major Companies in the U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas Industry
Expert BlogUnited States, Louisiana, TexasJamie Lee, Susan Lee
NRDC releases informational cards that seek to hold the LNG industry in the U.S. accountable.
New Map Shows Syracuse Lead in Tap Water Hot Spots
Expert BlogNew YorkErik D. Olson, Valerie Baron, Susan Lee, Dr. Matthew McKinzie
Syracuse city officials downplay extraordinarily high levels of lead in city drinking water.
How Missing Water System Boundaries Affect Our Communities
Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaSusan Lee
The lack of public water system boundary information in the United States puts public health at risk.
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U.S. Wetlands and Streams Are Already Losing Protections—Why Make It Worse?
MapUnited StatesJon Devine, Susan Lee, Dr. Matthew McKinzie
NRDC’s GIS analysis shows that the EPA’s proposed implementation of Sackett v. EPA would weaken Clean Water Act protections for wetlands and streams more than is required.
Mapping an Uninsurable Country
MapUnited StatesDr. Hope Thompson, Alfonso Pating, Susan Lee
Policymakers can—and must—take steps to prevent a looming home insurance crisis in their state.
Water Shutoffs—New NRDC Map Shows Hot Spots Across New Jersey
MapNew JerseyLarry Levine, Susan Lee
Better state policies are needed to help low-income households afford their water bills and maintain access to water.