IRWM ROUNDTABLE OF REGIONS

​Ian Achimore

Ian is a Senior Watershed Manager at the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority where he manages projects related to integrated watershed planning, water use efficiency, native fish habitat and invasive species removal. Prior to his employment at SAWPA in Southern California, Ian lived in Washington, D.C. where he received his Master in Public Policy from Georgetown University and worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Melody Bailey

Melody is currently serving as the Water Resource Manager for the Mojave Water Agency (MWA) with a diverse skill set. She is currently managing the Mojave IRWM, Small Water Systems Assistance Program and overseeing the Data Collection team which is tasked with collecting hydrogeologic data the 4,900 square mile service area. She is passionate about helping disadvantaged and underserved communities and is actively participating in grant acquisitions to assist in various projects to better serve the MWA region.  In addition, she manages active management agreements and is assisting in MWA Master Planning projects which include diverse stakeholder collaboration. Prior to working at MWA Melody worked as a consultant for the U.S. Army on various environmental resource management projects. Melody holds a Master of Science from CSU Fresno State in Water Resource Management.

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Maggie Dutton

Maggie is a Senior Engineer and former Grants Specialist at Contra Costa Water District. Her goals are to: 1) bring knowledge, honesty, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude into all projects in which I am involved, 2) create professional and cohesive relationships with my team members, and 3) become an exceptional member of the engineering community.

 

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Kadie McShirley

Kadie is a Water Resources Sustainability Specialist at the Santa Barbara County Water Agency where she coordinates Sustainable Groundwater Management Act compliance across the basins in the County and supports the IRWM program for the Santa Barbara Region. Prior to joining the Water Agency, she worked at the Sierra Club Environmental Law Program and the Santa Barbara County First District Office. Kadie holds a Master of Marine and Environmental Affairs from the University of Washington and currently serves on the board of the Groundwater Resources Association Central Coast Branch. 

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​​​​​Christy Suppes

Christy is a Senior Environmental Resources Specialist for the County of Orange, where she manages the IRWM and Stormwater Resources Plans for the North and Central Watershed Management Areas, works to secure funding for regional, multi-benefit water resources projects, and oversees implementation of the countywide stormwater public education program, H2OC. Prior to her current role, Christy supported countywide compliance with two municipal stormwater permits through the development and implementation of collaborative programs and activities. Christy holds a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Long Beach in Environmental Science and Policy.

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Emeritus: Lynn Rodriguez

Lynn has been an enthusiastic water resource management professional since 1981.  She currently manages the Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County (WCVC) IRWM Program.  In collaboration with stakeholders in the region, she prepares and oversees IRWM plan development and implementation, and manages the ongoing stakeholder engagement process. She also serves as co-chair of the LA-Ventura Area Disadvantaged Community Involvement Task Force. She has served on numerous local, statewide and national water management-related committees and is a graduate of UCSB.  She is passionate about water issues and spending time in and around water and nature.