Programs & people

The Division of Ecological Resources collects, analyzes, and delivers vital ecological information and expertise on Minnesota's ecological resources. We are a diverse group of individuals with a wide range of professional knowledge and experience. We are organized into programs and units. Our Management Team provides overall programmatic and administrative guidance and is led by our Division Director, Steve Hirsch.

Education, Planning, and Communications

• Clerical Communications Services
• Ecosystem Education Program
• Planning and Facilitation Services

Environmental Management

Steve Colvin, Unit Supervisor
steve.colvin@state.mn.us
tel. (651) 259-5082

• Environmental Review Program
• Stream Habitat Program
  • Mississippi River Resource Protection and Restoration Program
  • Statewide Mussel Survey
• Wetlands Review and Conservation Program

Minnesota County Biological Survey

Carmen Converse, Unit Supervisor
carmen.converse@state.mn.us
tel. (651) 259-5083

• Minnesota County Biological Survey

Monitoring & Control

Dave Wright, Unit Supervisor
david.i.wright@state.mn.us
tel. (651) 259-5155

• Aquatic Invertebrate Lab
• Aquatic Plant Management Program
• Biocriteria Development Program
• Clean Water Legacy Program
• Fish Contaminant Monitoring and Chemical Services Program
• Invasive Species Program
• Lake Aeration Program
• Lake Ecosystem Monitoring Program
• Pathology Lab
• Pollution Spills Program
• Upper Mississippi River Long Term Resource Monitoring Program

Natural Heritage & Nongame Research

Natural Heritage & Nongame Research

Nongame Wildlife Program

Carrol Henderson, Unit Supervisor
carrol.henderson@state.mn.us
tel. (651) 259-5104

• Nongame Wildlife Program

Scientific & Natural Areas

Peggy Booth, Unit Supervisor
peggy.booth@state.mn.us
tel. (651) 259-5088

• Scientific & Natural Areas Program