Haugen named invasive species coordinator

Scott Haugen (MPP '10) has been contracted by Becker County in Minnesota to perform aquatic invasive species coordination services.

Haugen has a master's degree in public policy, with a concentration in environmental policy from Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. His work experience includes the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Voyageurs National Park Association and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Haugen's graduate research included aquatic invasive species and water quality. In this contracted position with the county, he will develop an AIS rapid response plan, annual AIS management plan, assess lakes susceptible to AIS, prioritize enforcement, develop a lake rating/risk rating system, and identify new funding sources.

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