Coordinate minimum control measures for a partnership including two cities, one town, and Elkhart County governments, in compliance with stormwater requirements of the Clean Water Act. Primary duties are:1) Administration (reports, grants, finances and budgets)2) Coordinating public education and outreach to youth and adults3) Supervising an employee and interns who review construction plans and inspect sites for erosion and sediment control4) Facilitating and working with diverse stakeholders such as watershed groups and developers/builders5) Planning and leading training for construction professionals, educators, and homeowners6) Coordinating website content, media relations, and other communicationSpecific examples of work include managing a small grants program for rain gardens and rain barrels, helping to implement a 319 grant for the Elkhart River Watershed, and overseeing publication of a two-year educational calendar that highlights clean water efforts and features photos donated by local photographers.I received the 2008 Indiana District Employee Recognition Award.

Taught Environmental Science 101