Department Programs

Staff Information

Scott De Leon, Director 
    Scott.Deleon@lakecountyca.gov

Gary Hansen, Water Resources Program Coordinator 
    Gary.Hansen@lakecountyca.gov

Tom Smythe, Water Resources Engineer 
    Tom.Smythe@lakecountyca.gov

Chris White, Water Resources Technician 
    Chris.White@lakecountyca.gov

Carolyn Ruttan, Invasive Species Program Coordinator 
    Carolyn.Ruttan@lakecountyca.gov

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
State, Federal Level Programs
TMDL Implementation
Volunteer Program
Water Quality Monitoring
Watershed Planning and Restoration
Weed Management