Meet our Team
TINA CARSTENS
Administrator
tina.carstens@rwmwd.org
651-792-7960
• Develops annual work program and budget.
• Facilitates local government and inter-agency coordination.
• Coordinates with Board of Managers.
• Supervises staff and coordinates use of consultants.
• Manages equipment and facilities.
PAIGE AHLBORG
Watershed Project Manager
paige.ahlborg@rwmwd.org
651-792-7964
• Manages the Stewardship Grants Program.
• Administers grants and coordinates project installation.
• Coordinates maintenance of grant-funded projects.
NICOLE SODERHOLM
Permit Coordinator
nicole.soderholm@rwmwd.org
651-792-7976
• Manages construction site permit program.
• Administers the Wetland Conservation Act.
• Inspects permit sites and completes enforcement actions as needed.
• Conducts annual inspections of stormwater best management practices.
BILL BARTODZIEJ
Natural Resources Specialist (District Biologist)
bill.bartodziej@rwmwd.org
651-792-7962
• Manages natural resources planning and management program.
• Coordinates biological monitoring programs.
• Evaluates and summarizes monitoring data.
• Manages science and research program.
• Plans and implements aquatic and upland natural area restoration projects.
SIMBA BLOOD
Natural Resources Technician
simba.blood@rwmwd.org
651-792-7963
• Assists with natural area restoration projects including the District office.
• Manages invasive plant control program.
• Assists with biological monitoring programs.
• Conducts restoration site monitoring and maintenance.
• Collaborates on website content management.
SAGE PASSI
Watershed Education Specialist
sage.passi@rwmwd.org
651-792-7958
• Develops watershed education plan.
• Coordinates with schools and teachers including curriculum development.
• Trains teachers on clean water topics.
• Acts as liaison for school grounds rain garden and restoration projects.
• Coordinates volunteer recruitment and activities.
CHRIS O’BRIEN
Communications Coordinator
chris.obrien@rwmwd.org
651-792-7957
• Coordinates communications and outreach efforts.
• Manages media relations and serves as District spokesperson.
• Assists in planning District-sponsored events.
• Collaborates on website content management.
ERIC KORTE
Water Quality Monitoring Coordinator
eric.korte@rwmwd.org
651-792-7961
• Coordinates the water quality monitoring program.
• Produces the annual water quality report.
• Inspects and maintains District-managed stormwater infrastructure.
• Manages alum treatment plant.
DAVE VLASIN
Water Quality Technician
david.vlasin@rwmwd.org
651-792-7972
• Assists with water quality monitoring program.
• Inspects and maintains District-managed stormwater infrastructure.
• Coordinates capital improvement project maintenance.
LYNDSEY PROVOS
Water Quality Technician
lyndsey.provos@rwmwd.org
651-792-7973
• Assists with water quality monitoring program.
• Inspects and maintains District-managed stormwater infrastructure.
• Assists with alum treatment plant maintenance.
SHELLY MELSER
Office Manager
shelly.melser@rwmwd.org
651-792-7965
• Coordinates accounts payable.
• Manages accounts receivable.
• Manages payroll.
• Facilitates employee benefits.
• Supervises building maintenance.
DEBBIE BARNES
District Secretary
deb.barnes@rwmwd.org
651-792-7959
• Compiles agenda and informational packets for monthly board meetings.
• Serves as the first point of contact in the office for calls and visitors.
• Maintains office equipment and manages supply orders.
• Schedules building use.
• Collaborates with staff, guests and vendors on event coordination.
CARRIE MAGNUSON
GIS Technician
carrie.magnuson@rwmwd.org
651-792-7971
• Manages and maintains spatial data using a geographical information system (GIS).
• Provides GIS support to staff and programs.
• Creates and maintains interactive web maps for public and inter-agency work.
• Collaborates on website content management.
• Maintains database of District projects, locations, assets and supporting information.
If you’re not sure who to contact, call our general line at 651-792-7950 or email us at office@rwmwd.org to be directed to the appropriate staff person.