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Our Team

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

MATT DONEUX
Natural Resources Technician
matt.doneux@rwmwd.org
651-792-7981

• 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.

 

 

MARY FITZGERALD
District Inspector
mary.fitzgerald@rwmwd.org
651-792-7956

• Inspects permit and cost share sites for compliance.

• Conducts maintenance inspections of stormwater BMPs (Best Management Practices).

• Relays maintenance requirements to contractors and property owners.

• Updates BMP cost-benefit data.

 

 

LAUREN HAZENSON
Communications Coordinator
lauren.hazenson@rwmwd.org
651-792-7975

• Manages District public relations, print/digital communications, and branding

• Conducts strategic planning for the District’s communication and outreach efforts

• Collaborates with District staff to implement outreach strategies

• Coordinates media relations

 

 

ERIC KORTE
Water 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.

 

 

Kyle Kubitza - Water Quality Technician

KYLE KUBITZA
Water Monitoring Technician
kyle.kubitza@rwmwd.org
651-792-7980

• Assists with water quality monitoring program.

• Inspects and maintains District-managed stormwater infrastructure.

• Assists with alum treatment plant maintenance.

 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

LYNDSEY PROVOS
Water Monitoring 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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

DAVE VLASIN
Watershed Project Coordinator
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.

 

 

 

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.

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