News Release Date: March 22, 2018
Contact: Elizabeth Rogers, 631-687-4766
Patchogue, NY – The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that Fire Island National Seashore Superintendent Karl “Chris” Soller will retire on March 31, 2018. In his 41 years of service, Mr. Soller worked to foster collaboration and nurture partnerships which can support the long-term stewardship of our national parks.
As superintendent at Fire Island, Mr. Soller completed a new General Management Plan, Deer Management Plan, Breach Management Plan, and Visitor Experience Plan. He has been a consistent voice in the planning and execution of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) and Fire Island to Moriches Inlet (FIMI) Beach Reformulation Studies. In addition, he led staff and partners through Hurricane Sandy and the challenge, five-year recovery.