Position descriptions for the 2026-27 cohort.

Science and Policy Fellow, Emerging Issues in Drinking Water

Minnesota Department of Health 

Mentors:

• Alycia Overbo, Supervisor of Communications and Strategic Initiatives Unit .
• Jane de Lambert, Environmental Health Supervisor for Drinking Water Ambient Monitoring Program (DWAMP).
• Steve Robertson, Assistant Manager of Drinking Water Protection 

Key collaborators:

• DWAMP team members
• Drinking Water Protection staff
• Public water system staff
• Other water professionals 

Position overview 

In the Emerging Issues in Drinking Water project, the Science and Policy Fellow will assess and evaluate factors contributing to the quality of drinking water sources statewide. The project focus will be on contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) affecting Minnesota waters that supply drinking water, particularly cyanotoxins from harmful algal blooms (HABs) as well as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and chloride from anthropogenic sources. Many surface waters in Minnesota are vulnerable to HABs and chloride pollution due to land use in their watersheds and effects of climate change. The fellow will collect source water data and compile other datasets to characterize occurrence of HABs, PFAS, and chloride in waters that serve as drinking water sources and identify contributing factors. Findings from this project will be incorporated into state management approaches to further protect surface water and groundwater resources that supply drinking water. 

Goals and objectives 

1. Identify factors that contribute to occurrence and trends of CECs in drinking water sources to better identify and assess potential threats to drinking water sources and where they may occur in Minnesota based on climate factors and land use. Estimated 60% of fellow time, including the following activities:
   1. Support surface water sampling and data collection for cyanotoxins, including sampling Lake Superior.
   2. Retrieve HAB data from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and satellite imagery data to correlate cyanotoxin detects with observed HABs.
   3. Assess available, relevant climate data to analyze factors contributing to HABs and cyanotoxin presence.
   4. Contribute to analysis of statewide PFAS data in partnership with U.S. Geological Survey and evaluation of data from non-targeted analysis to identify factors leading to PFAS occurrence.  
2. Characterize chloride levels in drinking water sources and investigate chloride as an indicator of vulnerability and anthropogenic impact to better understand impacts and factors affecting of chloride pollution on drinking water resources. Estimated 20% of fellow time, including the following activities:
   1. Update existing analysis of chloride levels in groundwater and surface water drinking water sources and analyze data using spatial and statistical methods.
   2. Identify short- and long-term chloride trends at local, regional, or statewide scales.
   3. Evaluate geologic, seasonal, and land use factors that contribute to chloride trends in drinking water sources using secondary data sources
3. Evaluate outcomes made possible through Clean Water Fund investment in source water protection programming to help the Clean Water Council and state of Minnesota demonstrate the impact of these investments on the quality and safety of Minnesota drinking water sources. Estimated 10% of fellow time, including the following activities:
   1. Identify data sources.
   2. Compile historical compliance data and relevant source water quality data.
   3. Develop proposed metrics to evaluate investments and outcomes of Clean Water Fund investments in source water protection.
   4. Analyze data and assess metrics.
4. Additional research and project activities can be identified by Science and Policy Fellow, in collaboration with mentors and colleagues. Estimated 10% of fellow time. 

Deliverables 

The fellow can support preparation of the following materials with mentors and collaborators: 

• Research report for DWAMP data and support development of internal policy memo(s) on risk management following cyanotoxin detections.
• Draft manuscript for chloride and groundwater.
• Policy brief on Clean Water Fund investments in source water protection. 

Mentorship plan 

The mentors and their teams will meet regularly with the fellow to guide research activities, introduce contacts, and provide needed support. The mentors will: advise on research questions, methods, and data sources; provide guidance and feedback on analysis; help identify and procure relevant research papers; provide training for sample collection; provide support and training in analysis and science communications; and support preparation and review of deliverables. The fellow will connect with mentors on questions and provide input on the workplan, research questions, methods, and findings. 

Regular check-ins with the mentors and teams will include: weekly check-ins with the primary mentor, Alycia; biweekly check-ins with Jane, DWAMP supervisor; weekly attendance at DWAMP team meetings; one-on-one meetings with DWAMP team members as appropriate; sample collection with peers; and six-month and one-year reviews with the primary mentor. 

Professional development opportunities include participation in Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Drinking Water Protection Section Conference and Source Water Protection Unit meetings, which are internal conferences about Minnesota drinking water issues ranging from compliance with federal standards, to water policy topics, to monitoring results, to presentations from state and local partners. The fellow will have the opportunity to attend conferences including the Minnesota Water Resources Conference, Minnesota Ground Water Association Conference, and the MDH Contaminants of Emerging Concern Annual Meeting, as well as a tour of the MDH Public Health Laboratory. 

Outside of direct mentorship, there will be on-the-job training available through LinkedIn Learning, online public health modules, staff trainings, internal technical and water policy meetings, and other trainings as identified and beneficial. The fellow will gain experience in data analysis, drinking water sampling, science communication, risk communication for environmental public health, science writing, and data visualization. The fellow will gain exposure to the research to policy continuum for drinking water. Practical examples include: how CECs are prioritized for drinking water monitoring; risk management approaches following CEC detections; risk communication of testing results; and how attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions affect drinking water behaviors. 

The fellow will have opportunity to contribute to strategic planning as well as measurement and evaluation through the Minnesota Drinking Water Action Plan and Drinking Water Protection Strategic Plan. They will be connected to a network of water professionals from state organizations, universities, consultants, and drinking water operators. They will work directly with various staff including Hydrologists, Environmental Specialists, Environmental Research Scientists and Consultants, Planners, Communicators, Engineers, and Sanitarians. 

Organizational support 

The mentors and host organization have relevant experience onboarding and hosting affiliate staff such as AmeriCorps members, Minnesota Geological Survey student workers, Minnesota Rural Water Association contractors, and MDH student workers. 

Resources that will be made available to the fellow include: use of computer and workstation equipment; software, including ArcGIS, Microsoft Suite, R, and other programs as deemed necessary; and covering costs associated with work-related travel. 

The fellow will be hybrid and may travel up to 25% of the time. The fellow may be based in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area or able to drive there. 

Preliminary dissemination plan 

The fellow will have opportunities and encouragement to present findings to various audiences. This may include a Clean Water Fund Lunch & Learn webinar for state partners, presenting at internal meetings and conferences, and submitting poster or oral presentation abstracts to the Minnesota Water Resources Conference, Minnesota Ground Water Association Conference, Salt Symposium, and/or Minnesota Public Health Association Conference. Research reports will be posted on the MDH website and disseminated via the MDH Waterline newsletter, Clean Water Council newsletter, and MDH social media.

Wetland Ecohydrology: Data Analysis and Literature Review to Inform Guidelines for Wetland Water Levels 

Mentors:  

• Amy Kendig, PhD, Biometrician and Wetland Research Scientist
• Jennie Skancke, Wetlands Program Consultant 

Key Staff:

• Nathan Dalberg, Botanist/Plant Ecologist
• Jeff Lee, Botanist/Plant Ecologist (soil specialist)
• Cory Peterson, Hydrologist
• Talisha Zimmerman, Hydrologist
• Bridget Henning-Randa, Endangered Species Consultant 

Position Overview: 

Minnesota has the second largest area of wetlands in the conterminous United States. Wetlands provide important ecosystem services, such as nutrient retention and flood mitigation, habitat for rare species, and socio-economic benefits, such as eco-tourism, hunting, and foraging opportunities. While Minnesota has lost approximately 50% of its historic wetland area, the state employs strong protection for remaining wetlands through the Wetland Conservation Act and supports wetland restoration and enhancement initiatives. A goal of the Wetland Conservation Act is to achieve no net loss of the quantity, quality, and biological diversity of wetlands. To help achieve this goal, the DNR recently established the Wetland Hydrology Monitoring Network. This network will provide long-tern wetland hydrology data from 60 sites that span the state and a variety of wetland types. The network will help address the goals of the Wetland Conservation Act by informing two areas of interest: the effects of groundwater use on wetland water levels and hydrology targets for wetland restoration. While the network will provide novel data on wetland hydrology that represents the diversity of wetlands within the state, we need to develop data analysis pipelines and synthesize this data with ecohydrology information from the literature to best address these two areas of interest. 

With the project mentors, the Minnesota Sea Grant Fellow will develop a specific project that both addresses the DNR's need for improved guidance on wetland water levels and integrates the fellow's skills and interests. Here, we present three potential topics and deliverables. The fellow may choose one or multiple topics and will be encouraged to develop the topic(s) to best address needs, feasibility, and best practices. 

Topic 1: Tools for Characterizing Wetland Hydrology. The Wetland Hydrology Monitoring Network was initiated after the 2016 Report to the Minnesota State Legislature: Definitions and Thresholds for Negative Impacts to Surface Waters. In this report, "target hydrographs" were proposed for characterizing typical wetland hydrology for different wetland types under different weather conditions, against which potentially impacted or restored wetlands could be compared. The fellow's project would involve literature review of approaches for characterizing wetland hydrology and developing a data analysis pipeline the applies one or more of these approaches to data from the Wetland Hydrology Monitoring Network. The project mentors have already completed some literature review and data analysis pipeline development. The fellow would collaborate with the mentors to improve upon this work and create a product in the form of a written report and reproducible R or python scripts. 

Topic 2: Ecological Impacts of Changes in Wetland Water Levels. The fellow will choose one or more taxonomic groups of interest that occur in Minnesota wetlands (e.g., plants, amphibians, birds) and complete a literature review and data synthesis to characterize the reliance of species on groundwater-fed wetlands. The fellow will be encouraged to include rare species in their review. The fellow may expand on this topic by developing models or tools based on their literature review and analyses that can be used to inform decision-making. The mentors have completed some literature review on plants and amphibians. The deliverable for this topic would be a report. 

Topic 3: Minnesota Case Study. The fellow will evaluate potential impacts of groundwater use on specific wetlands in Minnesota. They will use data from the Wetland Hydrology Monitoring Network, wetland hydrology data measured on-site, and other tools to evaluate changes in wetland water levels. This topic could test some of the methods developed through the other two topics or develop a different set of methods that is reserved for intensive study areas. The deliverable for this topic would be a report and, if relevant, R or python scripts used to complete the work. 

Mentorship Plan: 

The fellow will be co-mentored by Amy Kendig and Jennie Skancke. The fellow will meet with both mentors bi-weekly to discuss project goals and progress. The fellow will meet with Amy Kendig as needed between these meetings to discuss and troubleshoot methods. The fellow will also discuss project goals, present results, and receive feedback from other key DNR staff. 

The fellow will be invited to participate in monthly virtual meetings and bi-annual in-person meetings for the Minnesota Biological Survey Unit and quarterly multi-agency wetland workgroup meetings. If the fellow is interested in developing and sharing their data analysis skills, they can participate in biometrics groups and trainings that Amy Kendig co-leads during the fall/winter/spring. If they are interested in learning more about fieldwork related to wetlands, they can accompany key staff on surveys during the summer. 

Amy Kendig joined the DNR in 2022 after completing a PhD at the University of Minnesota and a postdoc at the University of Florida. She can provide mentorship on transitioning from academic research to a government role. She has mentored over 25 individuals in ecological research, including guiding early career scientists from project design to publication. 

Jennie Skancke relocated to the MN DNR in 2012 from the National Park Service in California. She can provide mentorship on wetland ecosystems and hydrology as well as the regulatory structure in Minnesota. She has mentored multiple students and staff throughout her career. 

Organizational Support: 

The DNR will provide workspace, materials, and equipment needed to support the fellow. The fellow will be able to complete most of their work remotely, but they will receive access to a desk space in the DNR's central office so that they can meet with staff in person, both for work meetings and informal interactions. The Division of Ecological and Water Resources hosted two 2025-2026 Minnesota Sea Grant Science and Policy Fellows. 

Preliminary Dissemination Plan: 

The fellow will present the final deliverable(s) of their work to mentors, collaborators, and additional relevant DNR staff. Reports produced through this work will be posted on the DNR's Wetland Hydrology Monitoring website. Reports could potentially be used for a dissertation chapter, pending academic advisor approval, or peer-reviewed publication. The fellow will be encouraged to present their work at an academic or professional conference.

Position Description

Title: Policy Fellow: Water Resources & Industrial Development
 

Mentors: 

Carly Griffith, PhD, Water Program Director
JT Haines, Northeast Minnesota Program Director
Key Staff: Andrew Hillman, Water Resource Specialist
Leigh Currie, Chief Legal Officer

Position Overview

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) has been using law and science to advocate for clean water in Minnesota for over 50 years. We have a professional staff of 29, including water scientists, communication experts, legislative and policy experts, and lawyers. MCEA is the leading nonprofit environmental law firm in the state. We have been bridging the gap between scientific research and policy development and implementation since we helped pass the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and establish the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the 1970s.

A Minnesota Sea Grant Fellow would use their expertise to help MCEA tackle the most critical water resource issues for Minnesotans. The fellow would work primarily with our Water Program Director and our Northeast Minnesota Program Director to research the scientific and conservation implications of two industries looking to establish themselves in Minnesota: hyperscale data centers and copper/nickel mining. As the leading nongovernmental organization working to understand the impact that these industries will have on our water resources in Minnesota, MCEA seeks additional support from a science-policy professional who can help design policies and strategies to protect and conserve the state’s water resources from the potential impacts of data center and copper/nickel mining.

Scope of Work: Data Centers

Minnesota has become a magnet for data center proposals in recent months. There are already 60 “enterprise-scale” data centers in our state, but these are dwarfed by the resource needs of the new “hyperscale” data centers that have emerged over the past year. Hyperscale data centers have massive water demands and can use over 5 million gallons of water per day on site to cool their servers. Many of the proposals are located at southern edge of the Twin Cities Metro Region, where they would draw groundwater from already vulnerable aquifers. Community members from across the state have reached out to MCEA with concerns about impacts to private wells, groundwater-dependent ecosystems like cold water trout streams, and agricultural irrigation water supply.

The policy fellow would build on the substantial work MCEA has already begun on this issue. During the 2025 legislative session, for example, we worked to get policy enacted that would put some guardrails around data center development in our state, particularly as it relates to our water resources. What was passed does not go far enough, however, and the 17 currently active hyperscale proposals continue to put our groundwater resources at risk. We have also filed five separate lawsuits to challenge the inadequate environmental review of these proposals, such as the lack of transparency around potential water use. For example, one proposal had a 60-fold range in potential daily water demand from 500,000 gallons to 30 million gallons per day.

Anticipated goals and deliverables: A Sea Grant Fellow would continue to explore policy strategies to address the issues described above, from a separate permit requirement for large-volume commercial and industrial users to a mandatory public comment period in water appropriation permitting. With the help of a fellow, our legislative team is poised to advance comprehensive policy solutions to help strengthen groundwater governance for data centers and other large-volume water users in Minnesota. The fellow will also write research memos to inform MCEA’s ongoing legal work on data center environmental review. The fellow would benefit from the community partnerships that MCEA has developed and would help MCEA synthesize the scientific research on groundwater impacts from hyperscale data centers in the Upper Midwest and beyond to inform policy solutions.

Scope of Work: Copper-Nickel Mining

Minnesota’s copper-nickel deposits have been the targets of international mining conglomerates since MCEA was founded in 1974. And MCEA has been working to inform Minnesotans about these proposals and the specific threats they pose to our water resources over that time. These mines are incredibly water-intensive industries, with the previous NorthMet mine proposal from PolyMet obtaining a water appropriation permit for up to 6 billion gallons per year. They are also notorious water-polluting industries: the reactive mine waste produced by a sulfide mine in Minnesota would further endanger Minnesota’s vulnerable wild rice (or “manoomin”), a culturally significant resource that is the subject of treaty obligations.

MCEA has used several strategies at the intersection of science and policy to educate Minnesotans about these proposals and challenge aspects of a PolyMet mine design that did not live up to Minnesota’s standard for protecting water. “Mining Truth” was a collaboration that dug into the science behind the copper-nickel proposals we were seeing while also developing a creative and compelling public engagement campaign. Interest from the public in response to PolyMet’s first proposal was unprecedented. As we anticipate a new proposal this year from PolyMet (now called “New Range”) as well as the development of other proposals in Minnesota (Talon and Twin Metals), we anticipate the need to once again help the public understand the details of these proposals and what they could mean for our water resources. MCEA seeks a science-policy professional to help engage with the expected resurgence of interest.

Anticipated goals and deliverables: The Sea Grant Fellow would help bridge the gap for the general public between technical information and the impact these industries will have on our water resources and the lives of everyday Minnesotans. We envision a storytelling role, from the voice of a water policy expert, translating these complicated developments for an interested public – through, for example, a series of articles on the topic on our website, one or more related webinars, and the opportunity for direct engagement with the public through in-person presentations and possibly assistance with public comment periods. The fellow would also work with our legal team to help procure and understand relevant expert reports produced for MCEA during the fellowship.

Mentorship Plan

The policy fellow would be supervised by two mentors at MCEA: Carly Griffith, Ph.D., who works out of the St. Paul office as the Water Program Director; and JT Haines, J.D., who works out of the Duluth office as the Northeastern Minnesota Program Director. The fellow will meet bi-weekly with each mentor, and we will stagger these check-ins so the fellow meets with a mentor once per week. The fellow will attend quarterly meetings for the Water Program and Northeastern Minnesota Program to share updates on their progress and meet other program staff. The mentors will conduct a performance review with the fellow halfway through the program and will assist the fellow in the preparation of evaluation materials for the Minnesota Sea Grant program. The fellow will attend the University of Minnesota Water Resources Conference at the University of Minnesota with MCEA staff and may attend other conferences as appropriate. Other key staff that would be involved in the fellow’s professional development include Andrew Hillman, Ph.D. Candidate, and Leigh Currie, J.D. and M.S. in Conservation Biology.

Organizational support

MCEA has offices in St. Paul and Duluth that include common areas, conference rooms, and individual work stations. MCEA will provide the fellow with a laptop and other equipment needed to do their work. MCEA expects full-time employees to work at the office at least 8 days a month; employees can work remotely the rest of the time. A full-time employee at MCEA is expected to work 32 hours a week, with core hours of availability required between 10 am and 3 pm Monday through Thursday. As described in the letter of intent, MCEA is prepared to invest $20,000 to host a Sea Grant Fellow.

Preliminary dissemination plan

In addition to the preparation of internal research memos for MCEA project teams, MCEA would like to see the fellow develop an accessible report on groundwater sustainability in the face of these particular high-use industries in Minnesota. A report like this could be similar to ones we have produced in the past on copper-nickel mining and agricultural drainage. MCEA would also anticipate supporting the fellow in presenting at the October 2027 Water Resources Conference, summarizing their research and experience at MCEA.

ANOKA COUNTY MN – POSITION DESCRIPTION

a. Fellowship Project: Impaired Waterbodies, Natural Resource Restoration, and Monarch Habitat in Anoka County

b. Mentors and Other Key Staff

Lead Mentor and Supervisor: Rebecca Haug, Environmental Project Manager

Rebecca has over 25 years of wide-ranging experience in environmental policy, protection and restoration. This experience includes work at the private, county, city and watershed district level working on floodplain, shoreland, wetland rules and regulations, solid waste rules and regulations including landfill and garbage burning facility permitting, as well as in water resource protection including green infrastructure design as well as municipal and construction stormwater compliance. Rebecca has worked for Anoka County Highway Department (ACHD) since 2024.

Other Key ACHD PW Staff:

• Jason Orcutt, Senior Manager - Engineering
• John Slusarczyk, GIS Manager
• Quinn Palar, Parks Natural Resources Manager

c. Position Overview

This position offers an opportunity for a Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) Science and Water Policy Fellow to immerse themselves in one major project – A year-long research project that integrates impaired waterbodies, natural resource restoration, and monarch habitat – along with opportunities to get involved with several other aspects of work pertaining to ACHD policies and procedures that impact water resources. An ideal fellow candidate would have a good understanding of hydrology, habitat management and the ability to work independently as well as on a project team.

1. Integrated Roadside Management for Pollinator and Water Quality Benefits

Overview: Roadside corridors are often underutilized for ecological benefits. This project would explore how roadside vegetation can be managed to reduce stormwater runoff and provide habitat for monarchs and other pollinators in compliance with Anoka County’s Monarch Candidate for Conservation Assurance Agreement (CCAA) program.

Objective: Evaluate how roadside vegetation management practices can be optimized to improve water quality in impaired waterbodies while enhancing monarch and pollinator habitat.

Key Components:

• Assess runoff and nutrient loading from roadsides under different vegetation types.
• Monitor monarch habitat quality (milkweed density, nectar sources).
• Develop BMPs (Best Management Practices) for roadside restoration.

Research Focus:

• Compare different vegetation types (e.g., turf grass vs. native prairie mixes) along roadsides.
• Measure runoff volume and nutrient content (N, P) from each type.
• Survey monarch activity (egg laying, adult sightings) and milkweed density.

Potential Partners:
MnDOT, local watershed districts, Anoka Conservation District (ACD), University of Minnesota Extension.

Deliverables:

• Best practices guide for roadside vegetation management.
• Recommendations for integrating pollinator habitat into highway projects.

2. Riparian Buffer Restoration for Dual Benefits: Water Quality & Monarch Habitat

Overview: Riparian buffers are critical for filtering runoff before it reaches streams. This project would focus on restoring these areas with native plants that also support monarchs.

Objective: Design and monitor riparian buffer zones along impaired streams to reduce nutrient runoff and provide monarch-friendly habitat.

Key Components:

• Select native plant species that support monarchs and stabilize streambanks.
• Measure changes in water quality (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus, turbidity).
• Track monarch usage and breeding success in restored areas.

Research Focus:

• Select impaired streams with degraded or narrow riparian zones.
• Restore with native grasses, forbs, and milkweed.
• Monitor water quality (e.g., turbidity, nutrient levels) and monarch presence.

Potential Partners:
Anoka Conservation District, watershed districts, local conservation nonprofits.

Deliverables:

• Restoration design templates.
• Monitoring data showing dual benefits.
• Outreach materials for landowners and agencies.

3. GIS-Based Prioritization Tool for Monarch Habitat Restoration in Impaired Watersheds

Overview: This project would use GIS to identify areas where monarch habitat restoration would also improve water quality, helping prioritize limited resources.

Objective: Develop a spatial tool to identify high-priority areas for monarch habitat restoration that also contribute to water quality improvements.

Key Components:

• Overlay impaired waterbody data with monarch migration corridors and land use.
• Use GIS to model restoration impact scenarios.
• Engage stakeholders (cities, watershed districts, conservation groups).

Research Focus:

• Map impaired waterbodies, land use, slope, soil type, and monarch migration corridors.
• Develop a scoring system to rank potential restoration sites.
• Validate model with field visits.

Potential Partners:
GIS specialists, BWSR, Monarch Joint Venture, academic institutions

Deliverables:

• Interactive GIS tool or dashboard.
• Technical report on methodology.
• Policy recommendations for targeting restoration funding.

4. Longitudinal Study of Monarch Habitat Restoration on Formerly Impaired Sites

Overview: This project would track the long-term outcomes of restoration projects that aimed to improve both water quality and monarch habitat.

Objective: Track the ecological recovery of sites where both water quality and monarch habitat restoration efforts have been implemented.

Key Components:

• Compare pre- and post-restoration data on water quality and monarch presence.
• Interview land managers and restoration practitioners.
• Develop a case study series for policy and outreach.

Research Focus:

• Identify 3–5 sites with past restoration efforts.
• Collect historical data and conduct new field assessments.
• Interview stakeholders involved in the projects.

Potential Partners:
Watershed Districts, ACD, State agencies, conservation NGOs, academic researchers.

Deliverables:

• Case studies highlighting successes and lessons learned.
• Recommendations for future restoration projects.
• Peer-reviewed publication or white paper.

Additional Opportunities for Involvement in ACHD Water Resource Work

The fellow will also have the opportunity to get involved in additional projects such as:

• Drafting new or updated ACHD policies related to ice and snow management.
• Public outreach, education and policy input efforts as part of the County’s MS4 program.
• Participate in Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings with watershed districts and other organizational meetings
• Restoration and management efforts in Anoka County parks

d. Mentorship Plan

The fellow will be supervised by Rebecca Haug, Environmental Project Manager. When Rebecca is not available supervision will be provided by Jason Orcutt (who Rebecca reports to) or Quinn Palar.

This position offers extensive opportunities for mentorship and professional development in different areas.

Professional development opportunities include but are not limited to attending trainings offered by MnDNR, MnBWSR, Monarch Ventures, US Army Corps and other opportunities as they arise. Feedback will be provided as part of weekly check-in and task planning meetings with the fellow.

Other opportunities for mentorship and development include:

• Time spent with other leaders developing policies and plans for Anoka County
• Site visits and working with Quinn Palar re: natural resource park management
• Working with Maintenance staff on ACHD’s chloride use reduction projects and policies

e. Organizational Support

ACHD often hosts interns and other temporary staff. Resources available to support the fellow include a desk, computer, desk phone, and a vehicle to get to project-related meetings and site visits.

f. Preliminary Dissemination Plan

ACHD anticipates that the fellow will work closely with many interested parties during development of the impaired waterbodies, natural resource restoration, and monarch habitat plan. As such, related information will be disseminated on an ongoing basis with a final wrap-up meeting at the end.