Familyphoto2Bruce Hyer Is An Ecologist, Biologist, Forester, And Businessperson. An 'American By Chance, Canadian By Choice,' He Was Born In The State Of Connecticut Where He Worked As A Police Officer, Was A Member Of The Usa Ranger Reserve Officer Training Corp, And Was A State Coordinator For The First Earth Day In 1970. After Graduating University, He Helped To Create The First Department Of Environmental Protection In The Usa, Where He Served As A Senior Environmental Analyst. He Played A Key Role In Connecticut In Developing Legislation And Regulations Banning Ddt And The Dirty Dozen Pesticides, An Agricultural Lands Act, Protective Zoning For Wetlands And Stream-Belts, Effluent Charges For Air And Water Pollutants, And Fostering Renewable Energy. more... See more text