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
Petersen, ChristineNatural Resources Engagement CoordinatorPublic%20Works952-988-8407
Menden, LukeNatural Resources SpecialistPublic%20Works952-988-8408
Yetka, LeslieNatural Resources ManagerPublic%20Works952-988-8415
Obermeyer, JoshAssistant City ForesterPublic%20Works952-988-8421
Schiller, PaulNatural Resources TechnicianPublic%20Works952-988-8422
Van Sloun, JanetRestoration SpecialistPublic%20Works952-988-8423
Hayes, HannibalCity ForesterPublic%20Works952-988-8436
Saloka, TessaForestry TechnicianPublic%20Works952-988-8441
Kumka, MattPark and Trail Project ManagerPublic%20Works952-988-8444