Meet Our Staff
Whatever you need, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District staff members are here to help. Staff work hybrid schedules and are available by phone and email – please check below for individual contact information. If you would like to meet in-person at the office with a staff member, please check with them individually about their work schedule.
Randy Anhorn, District Administrator
p: 952-835-2078, e: ranhorn@ninemilecreek.org
Oversees District Operations including:
• Coordinates with the Board of Managers
• Develops the annual budget and work plan
• Coordinates with partners including member cities and state agencies
Erica Sniegowski, Program and Project Manager
p: 952-358-2276, e: esniegowski@ninemilecreek.org
Oversees District Programs and Projects including:
•Manages and oversees the Education and Outreach Program
•Manages projects that protect and enhance water and natural resources
Zach Stafslien, Regulatory Program Manager
p: 952-204-9690, e: zstafslien@ninemilecreek.org
Oversees the Regulatory Program including:
•Leads permit application review and assists permit applicants
•Leads the development of district rules and polices related to permitting
•Oversees permit site inspections to ensure compliance with District rules
Gael Zembal, Education and Outreach Coordinator
p: 952-204-9691, e: gzembal@ninemilecreek.org
Coordinates the Education and Outreach Program including:
•Organizes school visits and education events (English and Spanish)
•Develops and leads education programming at the District’s office
•Manages volunteer activities
Brett Eidem, Natural Resources Project and Planning Manager
p: 952-356-1999, e: beidem@ninemilecreek.org
Oversees planning and implementation of district projects including:
•Manages projects that protect and enhance water and natural resources
•Oversees natural resources and watershed planning
•Leads GIS projects
Lizzy Boor, Watershed Specialist
p: 952-248-0410, e: eboor@ninemilecreek.org
Oversees District programs and initiatives including:
•Administers the Cost Share Grant Program
•Leads DEIA initiatives
•Develops education material for District Capital Improvement Projects
Alissa Schmidt, MN GreenCorps Member
e: greencorps@ninemilecreek.org
Assists with the Education and Outreach Program including:
•Supports community outreach and engagement
•Supports watershed salt reduction campaigns
Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
12800 Gerard Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM
Employment
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Advisors
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Minneapolis, MN 55435
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