Jay Riggs

Jay Riggs

Environmental Planner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Washington Conservation District Manager and EMT

  • Education

    • Allied Medical Services

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      EMT Certification
    • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

      1985 - 1989
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Double Majors in Biology and Psychology
    • Michigan State University

      1991 - 1993
      Master's degree Natural Resources Management and Policy
  • Experience

    • Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

      Feb 1993 - Jul 1994
      Environmental Planner

      • Provided technical support to local government units and general public on topics such as nonpoint source pollution, watershed management, BMPs, and wetland management;• Represented SEMCOG on nonpoint, CSO, and GIS Technical Advisory Groups;• Coordinated CSO Technical Work Group for development of the Stage II Detroit River Remedial Action Plan

    • Westwood Professional Services

      Aug 1994 - May 1997
      Environmental Scientist

      • Delineated wetlands, prepared delineation reports, and processed wetland (WCA and Corps) permits;• Reviewed and developed NPDES temporary and permanent erosion control plans;• Designed and implemented bioengineering and wetland restoration projects;• Prepared and processed environmental assessment worksheets (EAW) and other environmental reviews;• Used ArcView GIS to prepare maps and support municipal planning efforts;• Inventoried and assessed forest, prairie, and wetland habitats using a variety of evaluation methods. Show less

    • Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District

      May 1997 - Mar 2005
      Urban Conservationist

      • Manage the Dakota SWCD Low Impact Development (LID) Initiative and Urban Erosion Control Program;• Review and comment on development plans; review plans for LID opportunities;• Design and implement bank and shoreline stabilization and restoration projects;• Member of steering committees, including NEMO, MPCA Stormwater, and various greenway programs• Implement projects and conduct trainings on low impact development, erosion control, and habitat protection;• Coordinate and implement natural area protection efforts and supervise land cover mapping projects. Show less

    • Washington Conservation District

      May 2005 - now
      District Manager

      • Manage the Washington Conservation District, supervise staff, prepare and oversee >$3,000,000 budget;• Coordinate all District activities with elected board, watersheds, and local units of government;• Facilitate multiple collaborative efforts between the WCD, county, watersheds, NGOs, and local units of government;• Provide technical and administrative support for implementation of Wetland Conservation Act (WCA);• Served as interim administrator for Brown's Creek Watershed District and Middle St Croix WMO;• Conduct educational activities and promote program development to achieve the District’s Mission to protect and conserve natural resources;• Co-Chaired Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) workgroup of the State Stormwater Steering Committee; and• Provide WCA LGU and TEP services for Washington County; Certified Wetland Delineator Show less

    • Fairview Health Services

      Apr 2019 - now
      Emergency Medical Technician
    • Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area

      Dec 2021 - now
      Ski Patrol
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPESC/CPSWQ

    • NREMT, MN EMT, WI EMT

      NREMT
    • Certified Wetland Delineator

      University of Minnesota