The Regional Program is staffed by Regional Environmental Assessment Ecologists (REAE) located in the MDNR Regional Offices. REAEs are professional ecologists with environmental impact assessment specialization that is applied to an array of projects and activities.
REAEs provide and coordinate technical review of internal and external environmental review documents, as well as other draft agency permits, plans, and activities within the regional areas.
| Staff | Area |
|---|---|
| Christine Herwig 2115 Birchmont Beach Road NE Bemidji, MN 56601 Phone: 218-308-2672 | Region 1 (Northwest) |
| Jessica Parson 1201 East Highway 2 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Phone: 218-328-8826 | Region 2 (Northeast) |
| Melissa Collins 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 Phone: 651-259-5755 | Region 3 (Central) |
| Tim Gieseke 21317 State Hwy 15 New Ulm, MN 56073 Phone: 507-308-0712 | Region 4 (South) |