Greg Larson
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Seasoned Soil Scientist and Wetland Ecologist with a proven track record at all levels of government, specializing in ecosystem and landscape assessment and restoration ecology. Excelled in collaborative problem-solving, mentoring junior staff, and leading wetland delineation training. Expert in program development and management significantly contributing to regional environmental conservation efforts.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Ecologist
Army Corps of Engineers
Saint Paul, MN
02.2009 - 03.2021
- Mentored junior staff.
- I wrote guidance regarding performance standards, drainage, and hydric soils.
- I did fieldwork and site inspections, approvals for mitigation banks, permits, and jurisdictional determinations.
- I was involved in enforcement activities.
- I was involved with 'ag' (CRP rollover) banks.
- I was a team member for wetland delineation training.
- I was a hydric soil expert for the Saint Paul District.
- I was a team member of the Regional Delineation Supplements for the NC/NE, and Midwest.
- I was a team member of the HGM Guidebook for Organic Flats.
State Soils Specialist
Board of Water and Soil Resources
Saint Paul, MN
01.2000 - 10.2008
- I was the agency's soils expert.
- I administered state funding for updating soil surveys and digitizing the product.
- I was the project manager of an effort to develop web-served productivity indices for corn and aspen.
- I was liaison with the University of Minnesota and USDA NRCS.
Field Representative and Program Manager
Board of Water and Soil Resources
Saint Paul, MN
04.1976 - 12.2000
- Led the development of the Reinvest in Minnesota Easement Program (RIM), the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), and the Wetland Conservation Act.
- Managed budgets.
- Supervised technical and administrative staff.
- Led the development of the Certified Wetland Professional Program in Minnesota.
- I was a team member for wetland delineation training.
- I was the agency liaison with the USDA and the University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water, and Climate.
District Manager and Zoning Administrator
Lafayette County
Darlington, WI
- I was the manager of the Lafayette County Soil and Water Conservation District.
- I was a soil and water conservation technician
- I was County Zoning Administrator
Education
Master of Science - Soil Science And Forest Hydrology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN06-1985
Bachelor of Science - Water And Natural Resources Management
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05-1973
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Ecosystem and landscape assessment
- Restoration ecology
- Wetland delineation
- Teaching and training
- Soil interpretation
Certification
- Was a licensed professional soil scientist in Minnesota and Wisconsin (were not maintained after retirement)
- Am a Certified Wetland Delineator in Minnesota
Timeline
Senior Ecologist
Army Corps of Engineers
02.2009 - 03.2021
State Soils Specialist
Board of Water and Soil Resources
01.2000 - 10.2008
Field Representative and Program Manager
Board of Water and Soil Resources
04.1976 - 12.2000
District Manager and Zoning Administrator
Lafayette County
Master of Science - Soil Science And Forest Hydrology
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Water And Natural Resources Management
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
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