County Land Conservation Staff play vital roles in the watershed in efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution from the landscape and improve water quality in our lakes and rivers. Winnebago County Land and Water Conservation Department recently hired a new Conservation Technician, so we wanted to giver her an opportunity to introduce herself. Please help us warmly welcome Haley Lucas to the Upper Fox and Wolf River Basin:
Hello! My name is Haley Lucas and I am the new Conservation Technician with Winnebago County. With the addition of myself to the Land & Water Conservation Department, we are now fully staffed as we begin the new year. My role will be to provide planning, designing and construction supervision for soil and water conservation practices.
I have an education in conservation which includes a bachelors degree in Environmental Science from UW-Green Bay and a certificate from the Environmental Management and Business Institute. I then went on to receive a masters degree in Freshwater Sciences and Technology from UW-Milwaukee. My graduate research was focused on aquaculture and aquaponics.
In my previous position, I served as the Shoreland Specialist for Langlade County Land Conservation. In this role I was responsible for conducting Lake Shoreland Habitat Surveys. I then used that data to design and install shoreland restoration projects through the Healthy Lakes & Rivers Grant program. The most rewarding aspect of the job was working with lake groups and educating them about the benefits of native plants on their shoreline.
In my spare time I enjoy hiking the Ice Age Trail, road biking, camping and cross-country skiing. I can’t wait to get out and explore more lakes and rivers in the Fox Valley. I am very thankful for the opportunity to serve Winnebago County and to work with landowners to enhance and conserve our natural resources for future generations.
Haley Lucas
Conservation Technician
Winnebago County Land & Water Conservation Department
HLucas@co.winnebago.wi.us
