Britta Strother, PMP Env SP

Experience

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  Camp Manito-wish

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2006

  Leadership Facilitator, Outpost Leader

  Camp Manito-wish YMCA is a outdoor educational camp located in the North woods of Wisconsin. With a focus on the trail experience, campers are given the opportunity to develop their leadership skills both in their camp activities (sailing, canoeing, rifles, crafts, etc), and on a canoe/kayak/backpacking trip. During my time at Manito-wish I led small groups of girls on kayaking and canoeing trips varying from 10-35 days. As the leader of the groups I facilitated team planning for these trips including but not limited to: route planning, menu planning and ensuring adequate equipment. Show less

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  Children's Bureau

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  AmeriCorps VISTA (Domestic Peace Corps)

  * First AmeriCorps*VISTA in Latino immigrant community.* Initiated and developed Family education programs for 1,000 community members.* Submitted successful grant proposals resulting in $60,000 in funding to sustain Adult Literacy and Family Education Programs.* Worked with adult students to develop spoken, written and listening English skills.* Initiated a Spanish literacy program for adults to accompany English program.

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  Molson Coors

  May 2007 - Sept 2007

  Water Resources Intern

  * Performed weekly collection of water quality data.* Implemented augmentation plans.* Accounted for water quality and quantity assessments.* Provided expertise on water and environmental laws and policies.

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  South Metro Water Supply Authority

  Aug 2007 - Feb 2011

  Water Resource Specialist

  * Negotiated on behalf of South Metro members for acquisition of pipeline capacity, storage capacity and necessary environmental and recreational mitigation.* Evaluated potential water rights purchases for feasibility, value and potential to be integrated into South Metro member systems. * Participant in the development and implementation of policy. Policy development includes but is not limited to: Colorado State water policy, regional cooperation policy, and South Metro organizational policies. * Researched and reports on current legislation, Colorado water court rulings and Supreme Court Decisions.* Creatively worked to answer the water challenges of the South Metro area with regional collaboration, innovative conservation efforts and public education. Show less

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  South Metro Water Supply Authority

  Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Coordinated future operational needs by participating and developing plans for future through preparation of the annual budget, plans for future facilities.• Provided oversight of projects by developing schedules, necessary budgets and project management plans.• Represented South Metro Water Supply Authority members in negotiations for water rights and infrastructure.• Researched and reports on relevant legislation, Colorado water court rulings and Supreme Court decisions.• Collaborated with regional agencies to develop and implement innovative conservation efforts andraise public awareness. Show less

  • Water Resources Project Manager

    Feb 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Interim Executive Director

    Oct 2011 - May 2012
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  HDR

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

  Environmental Management & Planning Business Class Director

  Ms. Strother joined the Water and Natural Resources Business Group to manage the environmental science and planning group. With a strong emphasis in water regulations the 700 employees within her group represent expertise in cultural resources; local, state and federal permitting (NEPA, CERCLA, RCRA); biological services; and easements. As the Director of Environmental Science and Planning for HDR’s Water Business Group, Ms. Strother was responsible for the continued success of project pursuits and implementation. In addition to Ms. Strother’s internal role, she also led project pursuits resulting in multi-million dollar contracts to complete environmental and permitting documents, she negotiated with clients for mutually agreed upon project terms and she acted as project manager for large projects requiring management of staff, reporting to clients and reporting to the public. Two of these projects are highlighted below:* Hammond Irrigation District Cultural Resources Survey, Bureau of Reclamation Project Manager (April 2015-August 2015)Completed for the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), the Hammond Irrigation District Cultural Resources Study (Study) will provide a report as the result of an intensive Class I and Class III Survey to comply with cultural resource preservation laws in anticipation of proposed operation and maintenance activities. * South Platte Basin Implementation Plan (SP BIP), State of Colorado Project Manager (December 2013- August 2015)Ms. Strother led the project pursuit team resulting in work performed in the development, drafting, reporting and finalization of the South Platte Basin Implementation Plan (SP BIP). The SP BIP offers solutions to meet the needs of Colorado’s most populated and water deficient basin. Ms. Strother’s primary responsibilities for the project included development and production of document, daily interaction and reporting to clients, managing public involvement and team coordination. Show less

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  MWH, now part of Stantec

  Mar 2017 - Feb 2020

  Client Services Manager

  In March 2017 Ms. Strother joined the MWH, now a part of Stantec, as a Client Services Manager for the Southwest Water Business Group. Based out of the Denver office, she works closely with the water resources team to identify, market and perform a full array of water resources services to local Colorado clients. Current and previous project work include: regional water supply investigations; vulnerability studies; project regulatory & permitting needs assessments; and, federal/state/local permit applications. Full resume available upon request. Show less

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  Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2023

  Vice President
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  Dominion Water & Sanitation District

  Aug 2023 - now

  Water Resources Program Director