Lenna Johnsen

Lenna Johnsen
Professional Title
Minnesota GreenCorps Member (9/25/2023 - 8/31/2024)

What I do for Sea Grant

I am a Minnesota GreenCorps member that is working for Minnesota Sea Grant through August 2024. 

I engage in and assist with education and outreach for the stormwater and green infrastructure research projects funded by the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center's Minnesota Stormwater Research and Technology Transfer Program. 

In coordination with researchers and extension educators, I am working to increase awareness of current research on green infrastructure by developing multimedia materials, and conducting outreach and education to public works staff, engineers, practitioners, and residents about the best practices and science behind green infrastructure. 

I am also helping with outreach efforts, content development, and education efforts for MNSG's Regional Stormwater Protection Team, Clean Sweep Program, and Watershed Game projects, respectively.

Minnesota GreenCorps is an AmeriCorps program and funding for this position is provided through a grant from ServeMinnesota, AmeriCorps, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Education

M.C.P. - City Planning
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge, MA

B.D.A. - Design in Architecture
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN

Outreach Projects

Square logo with words regional stormwater protection team and colored bands of brown, green, purple, and blue.

Regional Stormwater Protection Team (RSPT)

RSPT's mission is to protect and enhance the region's shared water resources through stormwater pollution prevention by providing coordinated educational programs and technical assistance.

Game board for the Watershed Game showing game pieces, marker, eraser, and game cards.

The Watershed Game

The Watershed Game is an interactive, educational tool for local community leaders and educators that helps individuals understand the connection between land use and water quality

Close-up view of bristles on a truck's street sweeper brush.

Clean Sweep Program

Get Swept up! Clean Sweep Education & Training Program. The Water Resources Center (WRC) and Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) at the University of Minnesota partnered with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to develop the Clean Sweep Program. This education and training program is designed to help communities initiate street sweeping programs that will help them meet their water quality goals by targeting their efforts where it counts the most.

Upcoming Events

Hands touching pieces of the Watershed Game on top of a table.

Delaware Watershed Game Workshop

Blue Ball Barn at Alapocas Run State Park, Wilmington, DE

News Releases

Watershed game board, game money, instruction card, and activity cards

Closed: Job Opportunity: Minnesota Sea Grant Temporary Watershed Game Education Specialist

DULUTH, Minn.