Amy Zola

Amy Zola

Amy Zola is the Manager of the Planning and Project Management Office and has been with the River Authority since November 2017. Key strengths she brings to this role include leadership of programs, strategic planning and strong communication skills that Amy has gained in her more than 20 years of project management experience.

Amy’s experience includes serving as the Executive Director of a non-profit called Environment Erie; which focused on environmental education, implementation of BMP’s through various cost share programs, and stream restoration. Prior to that she was the manager of the grants and special projects program for Erie County Economic Development Corporation. Before her role with ECEDC, she was the watershed manager for the local soil and conservation district where she wrote and implemented EPA Implementation Plans and coordinated the operation and development of the 33 acre Headwaters Park.

Amy is one course away from completing her Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics. She holds an Undergraduate Degree from Penn State University in Biology with a minor in Mathematics and a Master’s Certificate of Non-profit Administration. Amy also is a certified Project Management Profession as an Agile Certified Practitioner. She was previously recognized on the 40 Under 40 list by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and has participated in several leadership programs.

Amy greatly treasures her time with her five kids and husband camping, traveling and entertaining family and friends.

Alerts

Closure Notice – Museum Reach Trail

Access to the west bank of the Museum Reach Trail at 9th Street will be temporarily closed due to construction at the Sol Cypress Hotel. The alternative route with ADA access point is on the east bank at the Lock & Dam along Brooklyn Ave. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Stem Density Efforts

Please be advised that trails near the Confluence Park and Conception Park area will be temporarily closed due to ongoing Stem Density efforts. We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you remain mindful of workers and closures when in the vicinity. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our natural spaces!

 

West Bank Trail Closure Notice

Due to the construction of a new trail and bridge, the West Bank of the trail between Schiller St. and Newell St. will be closed for the next couple of months. The East Bank will also be intermittently closed on Monday, November 4th, to install the bridge. Please use caution when navigating around this area. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please refer to the map for reference. 

Trail Closure Notice: McCullough and Lexington Ave.

The east and west bank trail will be closed from the access point at McCullough Ave. south to Lexington Ave. until further notice due to maintenance work. Alternate route with ADA access is on the east bank trail from the pedestrian bridge at McCullough Ave. heading south to Ave. A, turning west on Ave. A, and bridge at McCullough Ave. heading south to Ave. A, turning west on Ave. A, and turning North on Lexington Ave. Click to View Map

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The restrooms at South Alamo will be temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 

Acequia Trail Notice

The Acequia trail will have heavy traffic near MROC starting May 22nd until further notice. The SAWS Acequia project will be bringing in crews to work on the lift station site and across the street. There will have flaggers to stop traffic, please use caution. 

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
*Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

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