Today we shine the spotlight on Charles Stanley, our 319 Papillion Creek Watershed Coordinator, who works with landowners on conservation efforts and water quality improvements.
Where did you grow up?
Rural northeast Nebraska by Dixon, NE.
What does your job entail (job duties and how does your work impact the public)?
Promoting cost share programs to landowners within my watershed boundary to reduce E. coli loading in the Papillion Creek. This of course impacts the public in keeping the creek clean and helping to reduce the pollutants flowing into the Missouri River.
What’s the most unique thing in your office or on your desk right now?
A felt owl sticker from Halloween at least 2 years ago.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work (hobbies, volunteering, etc.)?
My biggest hobbies are hunting and fishing. I also enjoy tying my own flies for fly fishing.
What educational background or experience do you bring to your new role (degree(s), coursework, skills learned, etc.)?
I graduated from Wayne State College with a bachelor’s degree in life science with a focus on wildlife biology. While at Wayne State I interned at Ponca State Park working to reduce the invasive plant species within the park to help restore the native oak populations.
Is there family, significant other, or furry friend information you’d like to share?
My wife and I have two dogs – Athena who is a cattle dog mix and Astrid who is an Aussie doodle.
What is your favorite band(s)?
Just about any 90s or early 2000s country.