Department Programs

Staff Information

Scott De Leon, Director

Karen Bader, Water Resources Office Coordinator

Gary Hansen, Water Resources Program Coordinator

Tom Smythe, Water Resources Engineer

Chris White, Water Resources Technician

Carolyn Ruttan, Invasive Species Program Coordinator

Department Projects & Responsibilities

Aggregate Resource Management Plan
Algae Management
Aquatic Plant Management
Clean Lakes Implementation
Clear Lake Advisory Committee
Clear Lake Management
Development Review
Emergency Planning
Flood Management - Flood Operations
Grant Implementation
Groundwater Management
Groundwater Well Levels
Highland Springs Park
Integrated Regional Water Management Planning
Invasive Mussel Inspection Program
Lake County Coordinating Resource Management Committee
Lakebed Encroachment Permitting
Local Drainage
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Program Planning
Public Outreach
Staff Development
State, Federal Level Programs
TMDL Implementation
Volunteer Program
Water Quality Monitoring
Watershed Planning and Restoration
Weed Management