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Minnesota, United States

Provide vision, leadership, management and accountability for landscape-level forest resource planning and coordination, in accordance with the Sustainable Forest Resources Act of 1995 (M.S. 89A.06).• Provide vision, leadership and direction for (6) Regional Landscape Committees to ensure landscape outcomes accurately reflect perspectives of a broad array of stakeholders;• Develop, implement and oversee MFRC landscape programs and projects in close consultation with… Show more Provide vision, leadership, management and accountability for landscape-level forest resource planning and coordination, in accordance with the Sustainable Forest Resources Act of 1995 (M.S. 89A.06).• Provide vision, leadership and direction for (6) Regional Landscape Committees to ensure landscape outcomes accurately reflect perspectives of a broad array of stakeholders;• Develop, implement and oversee MFRC landscape programs and projects in close consultation with Regional Landscape Committees;• Provide professional and administrative support to the Committee Chair and Council members as liaison to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council and its Landscape Advisory Committee;• Collaborate with MFRC staff and partners on strategic and operational priorities, work systems and processes, and the overall administration of MFRC programs and plans;• Direct and coordinate landscape-level data collection and reporting systems, activities and processes; Show less

Bemidji, Mn

Vice President June 2017-2023Letting amazing people step into leadership!PresidentApril 2011 -June 2017Planning and organizing meetings and community events, writing contracts for private contractors, supervision of contractors, supervision of seasonal employees, making financial and management decisions regarding a large nature preserve and youth education program. Currently working on budget planning and grant writing.SecretaryFebruary 2010 -April… Show more Vice President June 2017-2023Letting amazing people step into leadership!PresidentApril 2011 -June 2017Planning and organizing meetings and community events, writing contracts for private contractors, supervision of contractors, supervision of seasonal employees, making financial and management decisions regarding a large nature preserve and youth education program. Currently working on budget planning and grant writing.SecretaryFebruary 2010 -April 2011Organized meeting minutes, distributing information, organizing community events regarding Minnesota's natural resources. Voting on management decisions regarding the organization's nature preserve and the youth education program, and developed organization's website: www.spearheadMHAS.org Show less

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States

• Strategic project planning and management for Line 3 Decommissioning and construction phases of Fargo- Moorhead Diversion and Line 3 Replacement. These projects are complex and large-scale with multiple environmental issues.• Facilitate early coordination, project planning, and project scheduling with project proposers, other state, federal, and tribal governments.• Provide regular leadership updates including Commissioner’s Office Briefings and Regional Management… Show more • Strategic project planning and management for Line 3 Decommissioning and construction phases of Fargo- Moorhead Diversion and Line 3 Replacement. These projects are complex and large-scale with multiple environmental issues.• Facilitate early coordination, project planning, and project scheduling with project proposers, other state, federal, and tribal governments.• Provide regular leadership updates including Commissioner’s Office Briefings and Regional Management Team.• Organize and conduct planning activities necessary ensure projects are conducted in a way that complies with state and federal laws and regulations, policies, or directives and meets applicant’s needs and schedule.• Organize teams, identify individual proposed roles and activities and provide direction and guidance. Work towards consensus among all participants on issues and recommendations.• Collaborate with internal and external partners to obtain and review information and documents submitted by proposers, consultants and department staff during document preparation, including technical work papers, technical appendices, and draft and final documents.• Develop and foster working relationships between divisions, external agencies, and tribal governments.• Act as main point of contact on projects for internal staff, clients, members of the public, and DNR leadership. Show less

Bemidji, Mn

Environmental review coordination for large projects throughout northwestern Minnesota including large flood damage reduction projects, stream restorations, pipeline and power line installations, industrial and residential developments, gravel and sand mining, expansive water works projects, and others.Provide DNR representation in high stakes negotiations to advocate for sound resource management and provide project proposers with clear guidance on MN DNR regulations.

Enforcing and administering the Minnesota Public Waters regulations. Duties include assessment of environmental impacts, communicating with private landowners, writing of technical documents, writing official correspondence for permit records, writing permits, and hydrological assessments. Led DNR team on watershed planning and assessment for multiple watersheds.

My research will test the accuracy of a simple forestry model for Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota. Field work includes independent collection of vegetative and soil survey data. My teaching assignment includes lab instruction for Intro to Biology and Ornithology. I lead students through lab activities, assist with experiment preparations, create and grade quizzes and exams.

Hastings, Mn And Apostle Islands, Mn

Performing botanical surveys on the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area as well as Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

Enforce the Louisiana Coastal Resources Program in eleven Louisiana coastal parishes. Review and interpret biological investigations and writing of fact-finding reportsReview and process Coastal Use Permit applications for projects completed without prior authorization. Communicate with the applicant or their representative in writing, over the phone and at meetings. Coordinating post-authorization monitoring of compliance and mitigation for eleven parishes

Administratively hired for prescribed burning in southern rough fuel models and a highly wildland urban interface environment. Currently working on squad-boss coursework.Attend all required training sessions and physical fitness testsAssist with the loading, unloading, and transport of all equipment to and from fire location.Follow instruction to conduct ignition operations utilizing drip torch, flare guns, and flares.Took simple weather observations, and relayed weather… Show more Administratively hired for prescribed burning in southern rough fuel models and a highly wildland urban interface environment. Currently working on squad-boss coursework.Attend all required training sessions and physical fitness testsAssist with the loading, unloading, and transport of all equipment to and from fire location.Follow instruction to conduct ignition operations utilizing drip torch, flare guns, and flares.Took simple weather observations, and relayed weather conditions to burn boss Work with engine boss to conduct suppression operations utilizing a type 6 fire engine. Posted look-out for hazardous smoke in highly wildland-urban interface sites Show less

Kept financial records using Microsoft QuickBooks Organized and updated membership databaseKept track of grant and foundation deadlines for applications and coordinated one fundraising banquet.Educated landowners, children's groups, and with presentations, brochures, articles, and press releasesCoordinated with teachers to release new black bear curriculum for Louisiana

Casual hired for western detail on an inter-agency 20 person hand crew. Travelled to and from fire in Northern California Hunter Fire (F-2006-CA-MNF-000894-000069A)Participated in fuels reduction and fuel brake creation using general handtools. Participated in fire suppression activities utilizing hand tools and coordinating with engine crews.Assisted daily in the loading and unloading of necessary supplies onto crew bus.

Assisted landowners in three Kentucky counties with habitat enhancement utilizing Farm Bill programs.Wrote farm plans and conservation plans for each landowner utilizing ArcMap. Assisted landowners through the planning and planting process.Made management recommendations for wildlife enhancement Participated in prescribed burns on small farm wildlife fields.Participated in various wildlife species surveysMaintained equipment and delivered and calibrated native grass… Show more Assisted landowners in three Kentucky counties with habitat enhancement utilizing Farm Bill programs.Wrote farm plans and conservation plans for each landowner utilizing ArcMap. Assisted landowners through the planning and planting process.Made management recommendations for wildlife enhancement Participated in prescribed burns on small farm wildlife fields.Participated in various wildlife species surveysMaintained equipment and delivered and calibrated native grass drills for landowners. Show less

Dave Lentz 608-261-6451.Assisted implementation of the statewide HCP and Incidental Take Permit for the Karner Blue Assisting with communications with 38 partner organizations, agencies, and all other interested parties Coordinated with DNR staff to regularly update HCP website with current informationOrganized, announced, and took minutes at public meetingsEntered all butterfly population monitoring data into database and produced periodic reports Biologist… Show more Dave Lentz 608-261-6451.Assisted implementation of the statewide HCP and Incidental Take Permit for the Karner Blue Assisting with communications with 38 partner organizations, agencies, and all other interested parties Coordinated with DNR staff to regularly update HCP website with current informationOrganized, announced, and took minutes at public meetingsEntered all butterfly population monitoring data into database and produced periodic reports Biologist GS-401-05 Show less

Coordinated a first and second annual Wisconsin Wildlife Phenology Calendar for USFWS and NRCS.Coordinated and hosted youth environmental education events for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Prairie seed collection and cleaning. Prescribed burn crew member for private foresters.

Kidd 608-662-4430. Delineated Wetland Reserve Program easement habitats and created maps of each site in ArcView.Reported easement violations and developed management recommendations based upon field observations Entered collected biological information into database Wrote management plans for each easement.

WWA office: 262-369-6309. Created and coordinated an environmental education program for area schools with several participating state, federal, and non-profit organizationsCoordinated, planned and led, service-learning activities including prairie and wetland restoration with schools and created and used several PowerPoint presentations at schools across the state.Developed various outreach publications, solicited for donations, and wrote several grants.Wrote first year… Show more WWA office: 262-369-6309. Created and coordinated an environmental education program for area schools with several participating state, federal, and non-profit organizationsCoordinated, planned and led, service-learning activities including prairie and wetland restoration with schools and created and used several PowerPoint presentations at schools across the state.Developed various outreach publications, solicited for donations, and wrote several grants.Wrote first year curriculum outline for 9th grade Show less

B.S., Wildlife Ecology

Activities and Societies: The Wildlife Society USDA Earth Team Volunteer Women's varsity hockey Graduated with Honor's

Ms, Biology

Activities and Societies: Biology Club, Student Mentor, and Freshman biology lab instructor

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