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Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)

Responsibilities of the Citizen Advisory Committee:

The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) meets at the request of the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) Board of Commissioners to assist in managing the water resources of the MWMO.

Duties of the CAC include:

  • Reviewing funding proposals (including Capital Improvement Projects and Stewardship Fund Grants)
  • Reviewing the MWMO's annual budget
  • Participating in strategic planning for the watershed


  • For questions, or to request an application, please contact: Erica Sniegowski, Education & Outreach Specialist, esniegowski@mwmo.org, (651) 287-0948, ext. 206.

    Current Committee Members:

    Perry Dean (At-large: Minneapolis)
    P. Victor Grambsch (At-large: Minneapolis)
    Lorin Hatch (St. Paul)
    Alyssa Hawkins (Minneapolis)
    Chev Kellogg (At-large: St. Paul)
    Patrick Kvidera (Minneapolis)
    Craig Larson (Minneapolis)

    Representation of the Committee:

  • Open positions may be applied for and filled at anytime. Existing appointments are renewed annually.
  • For additional details about representation view the following maps: Minneapolis, St. Paul

  • St. Anthony Village (one): Open
    Lauderdale (one): Open
    St. Paul (one): Lorin Hatch
    Minneapolis Communities (five):
    North: Open
    Northeast: Patrick Kvidera
    Downtown: Open
    South: Craig Larson
    Southwest: Alyssa Hawkins
    At-Large Positions (four):
    Chev Kellogg (St. Paul)
    Perry Dean (Minneapolis)
    P. Victor Grambsch (Minneapolis)
    Open

    CAC Membership Policy:

  • One year terms, renewable annually in January
  • Geographic Representation
  • When applicable, preference will be given to:
    - Residents of the MWMO
    - Residents of a subwatershed flowing into the MWMO
    - Employer or employee in the MWMO
    - Employer or employee from a subwatershed flowing into the MWMO
  • At-large Representation:
  • - Up to two at-large positions may be filled by residents outside of the MWMO's boundary
    - People with diverse expertise and background outside of water resources are encouraged to
    apply (education, business, etc.)

    Application Details:

    Interested residents should complete a CAC application. Resumes and letters of recommendation are not necessary. Applications will be accepted year-round and open positions will be filled throughout the year. Applications to replace incumbents are due by December 15th.

    Applications are reviewed by the MWMO staff and Executive Committee and are approved by the Executive Committee.

    For questions, or to request an application, please contact: Erica Sniegowski, Education & Outreach Specialist, esniegowski@mwmo.org, (651) 287-0948, ext. 206.

     

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    2520 Larpenteur Avenue W.
    Lauderdale, MN 55113
    Fax: 651-287-1308