The Laguna Creek Watershed Council has installed a new Board of Directors. Most of the members are continuing while one person is new to the Board. Here is the list of each Board member and their areas of expertise and background:
- Alta Tura, continuing. Alta is a long time environmental advocate and a member of the Board since the inception of the Council. She chairs the Sacramento Area Creek Council, responsible for organizing each spring the largest creek clean up event in our region.
- Barbara Washburn, continuing. Barbara is a watershed scientist and has also been a member of the Board since the Council was formed. She works at the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and leads the Ecotoxicology Program.
- Christine Sotelo, new. Christine is an environmental scientist who has worked at the Regional and State Water Boards in their Stormwater Program. She now works in the Drinking Water Program at the State Board helping communities cope with the challenges of the drought.
- Lizz Gaylord, continuing. Lizz is President of Montgomery and Associates, an environmental consulting firm. Lizz’s expertise lies in stormwater pollution prevention, especially at construction sites.
- Nancy Myers, continuing. Nancy is a retired science teacher with broad expertise, but is especially knowledgeable about vernal pools and wetlands of the Central Valley.
- Paul Marshall, continuing. Paul is a geologist with the California Energy Commission. His work involves permitting solar energy installations around the state. He also has experience reviewing and managing grants and contracts.
- Sheri Noblett, continuing. Sheri is a landscape architect who works for the Cosumnes Commumnity Services District. She has particular expertise in water conservation, river-friendly landscaping and stormwater re-use.
- Steve Scott, continuing. Steve works for the Sacramento Regional Sanitation District as a wildlife biologist. He manages 1000s of acres of land surrounding the waste water treatment plant for the benefit of fish, birds, and wildlife.
The Council benefits greatly from the broad knowledge and experience of its Board members. We look forward to a productive year working on watershed stewardship projects, sharing information with the community, and supporting programs that protect and enhance our valuable natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.