Kevin Tohill is a Water Quality Analyst with the City of Arvada, where he has been employed for 6 years. Kevin conducts raw and source water monitoring for the City of Arvada and has been involved with invasive species management in Arvada Reservoir since 2006. He discovered Eurasian Watermilfoil in Arvada Reservoir in 2006 and has taken the lead role in mitigating the spread of Eurasian Watermilfoil since then.

I am an aquatic ecologist with GEI Consultants and specialize in the field of limnology. I was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado and after short periods (5-6 yrs) in Lubbock, Texas and Bozeman, Montana, my family returned to Colorado. I have always stayed close to the Rocky Mountain Region. As a research scientist, I had the opportunity to study biological responses to nutrients in a variety of water body types from the ephemeral playas of west Texas to the perennial ice-covered lakes of Antarctica. More recently as a consultant, my focus has been on the regulatory and compliance aspect of water quality issues in Colorado. I currently monitor and help manage Cherry Creek Reservoir for the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority, and have also worked on Chatfield Reservoir with the Chatfield Watershed Authority.

My wife, Michele, and our two boys, Caleb and Jacob, thoroughly enjoy the outdoor activities that the Rocky Mountains have to offer. One of our favorite places in Colorado is the Grand Mesa, near Grand Junction, which offers over 300 lakes to enjoy. I look forward to serving CLRMA and promoting the preservation and management of lakes and reservoirs in Colorado.

Josh is a Colorado native, an MBA, and certified in water/wastewater treatment, distribution and collection systems. Josh has extensive experience in the operation, maintenance, and management of utility facilities and infrastructures (primarily water and wastewater treatment), including project management of large CIP projects, organizational development, and regulatory affairs. Josh is an environmental consultant at Hydrolysis, and serves as the vice chair for Colorado Water Utility Council. He is routinely involved in a variety of efforts promoting the continuous improvement of drinking water supplies and the protection of watersheds.

I represent the City of Northglenn on various committees, authorities, and watershed groups related to intergovernmental agreements, regulatory issues, or regional planning efforts.

I believe in CLRMA's mission and hope that I can promote and advance the cause.

My job title is the State Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Coordinator / Invasive Species Coordinator, Colorado Division of Wildlife

This is a new position beginning July 1, 2008. My main duty is to implement the State ANS Management Plan and oversee the implementation of the ANS Act (SB08-226) which passed in May 2008. The new State ANS Program is focused on preventing new ANS (i.e. Rusty Crayfish) from entering Colorado and managing existing ANS species (i.e. Eurasian watermilfoil) to limit their spread and negative impacts. A few tools being utilized to achieve these goals include statewide education campaigns, boater inspection and decontamination programs, biological surveys and water body monitoring. I greatly enjoy bringing together local, state and federal partners to mitigate impacts from detrimental invasive species, such as the zebra mussel. As the former Stewardship Coordinator for State Parks, I am looking forward to continuing to work with Park Staff on ANS activities. In addition to ANS program duties; I will be responsible for coordinating all invasive species related efforts on CDOW properties, such as noxious weed and forest pest management. In addition to serving as the Secretary of CLRMA, I also serve CO as the President-Elect of the Colorado Weed Management Association, Co-Chair of the State ANS Steering Committee, Executive Committee of the Pulling for Colorado campaign and as a member of the State Pest Committee, State Noxious Weed Management Team and State EDRR Team.

I joined CLRMA to meet reservoir and lake managers in Colorado. My background is in botany and invasive species management. I wanted to learn from professional water managers about the various aspects of the discipline that I am unfamiliar with. I enjoy serving others by taking an active role in professional associations and non-profits, so I decided to run for the office of Secretary. There is no better way to network and learn than to jump in and contribute!

In 2007, I married my sweetheart of 8 years, Spencer, on top of Dercum Mountain at Keystone. We welcomed our first child, a daughter, Elyssa Marie, on March 19, 2008. Being a Chicago native, we were proud to have Elyssa’s first baseball game be the Cubs 10,000th win at Coors Field and are hoping for a World Series win in 2008! When we’re not trying to get a wink of sleep or dragging our baby to baseball games, we love camping, hiking, paddling and skiing. We are looking forward to taking Elyssa on her first camping trip this summer!

I am the Manager of Mile High Wetlands Group, LLC. Operates a commercial wetland mitigation bank located north of Barr Lake. Manages the water quality programs in the Barr Lake and Milton Reservoir systems on behalf of the Farmer's Reservoir and Irrigation Company.

Participating in the organization and serving as a Board member represents my contribution to working on a resource that lies near and dear to my heart.

I have a ten-year old daughter who loves the water and the great outdoors just as much as me. We hope to take advantage of a high water runoff season with lots of rafting, followed by a little low water fishing.

My 15 minutes of fame with CLRMA is having served as the first president of the Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association and one of the founders. I also had the honor of serving as NALMS Region VIII Director. I’ve studied Colorado reservoirs since 1980 and continue to preach the uniqueness of the reservoirs in our state and believe that those easterners don’t really understand how reservoirs work (or don't work) out in the Rockies. It's good to get back to my roots with CLRMA.

After 29 years experience in managing the water resources and treatment division for the City of Westminster, Colorado and as a principal of CDM, a large consulting firm, I formed DiNatale Water Consultants in February of 2009. In the past I have been involved with numerous federal, state, regional and local water supply planning and permitting efforts, evaluations of water supply system reliability, raw and treated water demand forecasting, water rights analysis, agricultural water use and efficiency, water quality and treatment, reservoir management, optimization of infrastructure, utility financial planning and rate and tap fee analysis.

Heading my own company lets me provide high quality, experienced and personalized consulting services at a cost-effective. I am currently working on several water supply, reservoir management and water quality projects. I’ve got the best of it all – great clients, interesting projects and no internal organizational bureaucracy. I love it and am keeping my fingers crossed.

I've been qualified as an expert and testified in Colorado Water Court and at the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission and have developed water supply and water quality and reservoir models that have been used in court and water quality proceedings. I have a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and am a registered Professional Engineer, Certified Lake Manager, Board Certified Environmental Engineer and Diplomate of Water Resources Engineering.

I enjoy running, winter sports, hiking and fly fishing: the source of enormous joy and endless frustration for my inconsistent fishing abilities. In addition to my wife and two teenagers, our family consists of a rather large dog, a 3 legged cat, one chicken, two frogs and 3 llamas.

Born in Cortez, CO, growing up in Fort Collins, and living in Grand County has given me a unique point of view due to the water quality issues, quantity and politics facing the state. I am an avid basil gardener and a former professional ski patroller who loves snow chemistry! I have a BS in Soil and Crop Science and a MS in Watershed Science from CSU.

Stoddard White, of Grand Lake, CO and a former recipient for the CLRMA Secchi Disk Award, got me involved with CLRMA and NALMS - so I guess I can blame him. In 2005, I helped organize the CLRMA July Lake Appreciation Month activities up in Grand Lake with a Water Festival and kid's fishing during the Western Weekend and Buffalo BBQ.

I've been working with watershed groups in the Three Lakes (TL - Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, and Granby Reservoir) since 1996. As founder and former Executive Director of the Grand County Water Information Network (GCWIN), a 501(c)(3) scientific educational organization of 42 entities focused on collaborating and coordinating water quality monitoring efforts in Grand County, CO, I worked with water quality issues including increasing algal blooms, aquatic weeds, and aquatic nuisance species (ANS) in the TL and rivers. Also, as a founding member of the Colorado Watershed Assembly (CWA) and a former Outreach Committee Chair, I am glad to see CLRMA working with CWA and other state organizations.

I enjoy the unbiased scientific exchange, education, and information that CLRMA and NALMS provide its members and the public. I believe organizations like CLRMA and NALMS are essential in keeping the free exchange of ideas and science available and current through the Clarion and Lake Line publications. I'm very glad to be more involved with CLRMA again and feel honored to serve on the Board of Directors to represent the Western Slope.

I graduated from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, in 1999. My first job was as an intern on Oswego Lake (Portland, Oregon). The Oswego Lake internship allowed me to get hands-on experience with alum, hypolimnetic aeration, fish screens, and herbicide treatment for Brazilian Elodea. After 3 years of being the Oswego lake manager, I moved to Denver, Colorado to work for Metro Wastewater Reclamation District. This career move allowed me to focus on more than one reservoir and to become more familiar with water quality regulations that affect lakes and reservoirs. I monitor and help manage Barr Lake and Milton Reservoir. Over the years, I have been involved with the Indiana Lake Management Society, Oregon Lake Association, CLRMA, and NALMS. I am a past president and secretary of CLRMA and started the Colorado Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program. I'm happy to be serving CLRMA again on the Board of Directors.

I am a Water Resources Scientist, my co-workers and I oversee the day-to-day raw water system operations at Denver Water.

Given my involvement in the day-to-day operation of several reservoirs in Colorado it is important to be informed of the issues which may impact them. I have also had some previous experience as the treasurer of a non-profit organization.

In my free time I enjoy, hiking, skiing, camping, various textile related hobbies and spending time with my family and friends.

I have a longtime interest in managing and caring for the environment. I started out my career working for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. While in Wyoming I was privileged to live in Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. My wife and I moved to Colorado and raised our family. I currently work for the City of Boulder where I monitor and report useful information concerning Boulder's drinking water supplies. I also assiste in developing action plans to protect the City's water supplies, respond to customer complaints, and answer water quality questions.

I am a Water Quality Analyst for the City of Thornton. Born in Walla Walla and raised in Spokane, Washington, I've always enjoyed the outdoors and recognized the importance of protecting our natural resources. I have a B.S. in Environmental Science and Regional Planning from Washington State University and have lived in the Denver area for over ten years. I have three active kids and in my free time I enjoy playing double bass in local bands. I look forward to serving CLRMA's members in the coming year.