Dr. Richard "Rick" D. Garrity papers, 1978-2026
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Garrity, Rick
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of the professional records of Dr. Richard D. Garrity, including those from his tenure with the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County (EPC), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and City of Tampa.
- Extent:
- 6 boxes
- 5 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Dr. Richard "Rick" D. Garrity papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Dr. Richard "Rick" D. Garrity papers are comprised of documents, reports, presentations, photographs, newspaper clippings, certificates, awards, planners, CD-ROMs, VHS, correspondence, publications, and programs.
- Biographical / historical:
Dr. Richard D. Garrity was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He has lived in Florida since 1967 and presently resides in Lakeland. He received his B.S. in Biological Science from Boston University, M.S. in Biological Science from Northeastern University, and Ph.D. in Biological Science from Florida State University.
Dr. Garrity recently retired as the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County (EPC) Florida and had held this position since the year 2000. He was responsible for the overall direction of the agency, which staffs over 130 scientists, engineers and attorneys with the mission of protection of the natural resources, environment, and quality of life in Hillsborough County.
Dr. Garrity has also held the position of Adjunct Associate Professor, College of Public health, University of South Florida from 2003-2008.
Prior to working at EPC, Dr. Garrity held a number of executive level positions. From 1999-2000, he was Water Resource Team Administrator for Hillsborough County where he was responsible for coordinating review of all water supply projects proposed for Hillsborough County. From 1984-1999, Dr. Garrity was Director of District Management for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Southwest District office in Tampa serving under four gubernatorial administrations. From 1977-1984, he was the Urban Environmental coordinator for the City of Tampa. Dr. Garrity also worked in the private sector as a consultant for Conservation Consultants Inc. from 1974 to 1977. In addition he served as a National Teaching Fellow at FAMU from 1972-74.
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged according to material type and alphabetically within these groupings. When available, the original folder names and organization of the donor were maintained.
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Dr. Richard "Rick" D. Garrity papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
