The Natural Resources Division manages the planning, development and stewardship of the community's natural resources. Our work is guided by the 2021 Natural Resources Master Plan and aligned with the city's strategic priorities

The division is responsible for:

  • Urban forest management
  • Natural resource conservation and protection
  • Wetland enhancement and protection
  • Enforcement of natural resource ordinances
  • Public land stewardship
  • Environmental education and community engagement through volunteerism, public events and technical assistance
StaffTitleDepartmentsPhoneEmail
Van Sloun, JanetRestoration SpecialistPublic Works952-988-8423
Obermeyer, JoshCity ForesterPublic Works952-988-8421
Petersen, ChristineNatural Resources Engagement CoordinatorPublic Works952-988-8442
Yetka, LeslieNatural Resources ManagerPublic Works952-988-8415
Kumka, MattPark and Trail Project ManagerPublic Works952-988-8444
Schiller, PaulNatural Resources TechnicianPublic Works952-988-8422
Menden, LukeNatural Resources SpecialistPublic Works952-988-8408
Behounek, ChloeAssistant City ForesterPublic Works952-988-8430
Gorius, AvaForestry TechnicianPublic Works952-988-8441