Watershed Management Contacts
Section Chief
Andrew Pelloso, (317) 233-2481, apelloso at idem.in.gov
This position manages the staff and work of the Watershed Management Section. This includes the state's Nonpoint Source Program, Sections 319, 104(b)3, and 205(j) Grant Programs, and watershed management issues.
Program Administrator
Doug Campbell, (317) 233-8491, dcampbel at idem.in.gov
This position is responsible for assisting with grant selection and program administration and manages the 205(j) grant. This position also serves as a Project Manager.
Project Management Team Leader
Laura Bieberich, (317) 233-1863, lberberi at idem.in.gov
This position oversees project management activities, drafting of contracts, reporting to EPA, and current operating procedures. This position also serves as a Project Manager.
Special Projects Coordinator
Joanna Wood, (317) 233-6299, jwood at idem.in.gov
This position works with projects such as the Indiana Water Quality Atlas and other statewide projects. This position provides technical support to the Watershed Management Section in the areas of GIS, GPS, database development/maintenance, and Web site information and updates. This position also serves as a Project Manager.
Environmental Managers
Betty Ratcliff, (317) 234-2997, bratclif at idem.in.gov
The quality assurance manager position reviews and approves Quality Assurance Project Plans, required of all projects conducting water quality or other technical monitoring. This position also serves as a Project Manager.
Sky Schelle, (317) 234-4094, sschelle at idem.in.gov
This position will provide training and technical assistance to address water quality problems caused by nonpoint sources, and integrate watershed planning with total maximum daily load (TMDL) calculations to work toward improving water quality in the State. This position also serves as a Project Manager.
Project Managers
Leanne Whitesell, (317) 234-5167, lwhitese at idem.in.gov
Crystal Rehder, (317) 233-8803, crehder at idem.in.gov
Kyle Quandt, (317) 234-6232, kquandt at idem.in.gov
Project Managers assist grant recipients with their projects, ensuring that project tasks/duties, schedules and budgets are implemented according to contractual requirements. Project Managers draft contracts, review quarterly and final reports, review watershed management plans, review financial claims, and conduct quarterly site visits.
Secretary
Dothier Ketner, (317) 234-0946 / TTY (1st Call Relay Service 1-800-743-3333),
dketner at idem.in.gov
All staff are available to assist with local watershed initiatives and the development of ideas for new projects.
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