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Alex Kolton | Executive Director
Since joining the District in the spring of 2023, Alex has focused on expanding community capacity in Alger County. With a long-standing business, communication, and process management background, Alex serves the community with an openness to learn and a willingness to listen.
Eryn Grupido | District Coordinator
Eryn joined the district as a Field Technician with a deep passion for nature and a degree in Ecology from Michigan Tech. Her diverse background spans natural resource management, research, and outdoor recreation. In her role, she is dedicated to connecting county residents with available services and informational resources as well as caring for the field sites overseen by the district.
Sara Kelso | District Forester
Sara, born and raised in the forests of the UP, is excited to be serving the landowners of Alger and Marquette Counties! She channeled her love of the woods into earning two forestry degrees from Michigan Tech and the University of Minnesota. Through the Forestry Assistance Program, she offers landowners FREE on-site visits and can provide referral assistance for programs and professionals regarding wildlife habitat, timber production, tree planting, and forest health. Contact Sara to learn more about how you can help your forestland!
Misa Cady | NRCS District Conservationist
Misa helps Alger and Marquette County landowners develop conservation plans, and she provides advice on all phases of the Farm Bill’s recommended voluntary conservation practices. As the District Conservationist, she works with landowners through conservation planning and technical assistance designed to benefit soil, water, air, plants, and animals, resulting in productive lands and healthy ecosystems.
Elise Desjarlais | Lake to Lake CISMA Coordinator
Elise, a graduate of Northern Michigan University in 2013, joined Marquette County Conservation District in 2015 as an invasive species intern. By 2017, her diligence proved her to be the best candidate for the CISMA coordinator, and she accepted the office responsibilities. Her success is driven by her passion for the outdoors, writing grants, maintaining CISMA standards, coordinating committees, and organizing the team’s fieldwork.
Landen Tetil | Produce Safety Technician
Landen delivers increased on-farm produce safety, education, and technical assistance to all produce growers in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Through the confidential Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Program, Landen assists produce farmers to identify, plan, and implement resources that allow operators to successfully navigate local, state, and federal regulations. Programs are confidential, and free to producers.
Holly Wendrick | MAEAP Technician
As a MAEAP Technician, I work directly with agricultural producers and landowners to assess their farm/land operations for environmental risks and best management practices. My role involves conducting on-site visits to evaluate farms/lands, providing educational resources and technical assistance to help producers implement sustainable practices, and guiding them through achieving MAEAP verification. I collaborate with producers to develop customized plans that address environmental concerns such as soil erosion, water quality, and nutrient management. By facilitating adopting environmentally responsible practices, I contribute to promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship within the Central U.P.’s communities.