Ian Bowles

Former Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

I live blue™ because…
I was lucky enough to grow up by the sea and want to make sure my daughter can also enjoy its natural beauty and bounty.

Why do you care about the environment?
The natural environment sustains mankind – economically, nutritionally, spiritually.

How has your environment affected your career/education decisions?
It has been my focus for my whole career.  I studied economics and public policy because they are major influences on environmental protection.

What are some things you do to protect the environment?
My job is to serve as chief steward of the Commonwealth’s natural resources.  In my personal life, I spend a lot of time swimming, poking around in tidepools and boating with my wife and young daughter. At home, I’ve invested in simple retrofits that save energy and water – such as a new washing machine, programmable thermostats and super efficient windows.

Read about the EOEEA department’s work here.
Read the draft Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan here.
See Secretary Bowles’ plot of ocean here.