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 at the office with a staff member, check with them individually about their work schedule.
Erica Sniegowski, District Administrator
p: 952-658-9024, e: esniegowski@ninemilecreek.org
Oversees District operations, which includes:
•Implementing programs and policies on behalf of the Board of Managers
•Managing the annual budget and work plan
•Overseeing District staff
Cynthia Rubio, Watershed Technician
p: 952-800-8353, e: crubio@ninemilecreek.org
Supports the regulatory and water resources programs, which includes:
•Assisting with erosion and sediment control permit reviews
•Supporting the administration of the regulatory program
•Conducting permit inspections and fisheries fieldwork
Brett Eidem, Project and Planning Manager
p: 952-658-9271, e: beidem@ninemilecreek.org
Oversees planning and implementation of district projects, which includes:
•Managing projects that protect and enhance water and natural resources
•Overseeing natural resources and watershed planning
•Leading GIS projects
Zach Stafslien, Regulatory Program and Project Manager
p: 952-204-9690, e: zstafslien@ninemilecreek.org
Oversees the regulatory program and district flood projects, which includes:
•Managing permit application review and assists permit applicants
•Leading the development of district rules and polices related to permitting
•Oversees district flood studies and projects
Jordan Wein, Water Resources Project Manager
p: 952-800-8307, e: jwein@ninemilecreek.org
Oversees implementation of district projects and programs, which includes:
•Manages projects that protect and enhance water and natural resources
•Oversees the implementation of the fisheries management program
•Leads implementation of the AIS response plan
Carrie Bush, Communications and Public Engagement Manager
p: 952-529-2751, e: cbush@ninemilecreek.org
Manages district communications and project outreach, which includes:
•Organizing public meetings and stakeholder involvement related to projects
•Managing district communications including website, media, and newsletters
•Oversees education program
Gael Zembal, Education and Outreach Coordinator
p: 952-658-9104, e: gzembal@ninemilecreek.org
Coordinates the education and outreach program, which includes:
•Organizing school visits and education events
•Developing and leading education programming at the District’s office
•Managing volunteer activities
Lizzy Boor, Grant and Project Coordinator
p: 952-395-8207, e: eboor@ninemilecreek.org
Coordinates district programs and initiatives, which includes:
•Administering the cost share grant program
•Leading DEIA initiatives
•Developing education material for capital improvement projects
Rashi DaSilva, Intern
p: 952-248-0410, e: rdasilva@ninemilecreek.org
Provides support for the education and outreach program, which include:
•Assisting with the cost share grant program and inspections
•Conducting shoreline inventories and inspections
•Supporting GIS projects
Michelle Jordan, Administrative Specialist
p: 952-649-3962, e: office@ninemilecreek.org
Provides administrative and day-to-day operations support, which includes:
•Overseeing management of the district office
•Supporting staff with administrative tasks
•Providing communications, outreach, and fisheries support
Nathan Terhaar, Field Intern
e: fieldintern@ninemilecreek.org
Provides assistance for field tasks, which includes:
•Fisheries management
•Water quality monitoring
Mailing Address:
Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
12800 Gerard Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8 AM – 4 PM
Friday, closed except by appointment
Employment
**Currently no openings**
Advisors
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