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