Staff
- Oversees functions of the VRWJPO under direction from the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board.
- Implements the Vermillion River Watershed Management Plan.
- Develops the annual VRWJPO budget in coordination with staff, partners, the Watershed Planning Commission, and the Joint Powers Board.
- Identifies and seeks approval for funding through the Watershed Management Tax District.
- Develops and implements targeted improvement projects that address water resource needs in the Watershed.
- Manages water resource project improvement grants.
- Oversees the activities of the watershed’s monitoring program.
- Leads the urban irrigation water conservation initiative.
- Manages outreach and communication aspects for programs and projects in the Watershed.
- Organizes events and training sessions including winter and summer maintenance workshops.
- Writes and reviews documents and materials.
- Performs project development, design, and implementation of water quality, stream restoration, and other stormwater management projects.
- Administers regulatory programs and supporting the application of the Vermillion River Watershed Management Plan and Standards by local communities.
- Creates and delivers outreach and education initiatives throughout the Watershed.
- Creates publications, including the bi-annual newsletter and participating at partner educational events.
- Manages volunteer programs.
- Maintains the organizations presence on social media and the website.
- Fulfills the administrative duties for the Watershed.