Andrew Slade
Great Lakes Program Director at Minnesota Environmental Partnership- Claim this Profile
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Jennifer Tyson, PMP, AICP
I have never met someone more passionate about conservation of the North Shore of Lake Superior than Andrew. He is an ever-present figure in working groups and at community events focusing on Great Lakes water quality. He is a natural educator, easily adjusting to diverse audiences and topics. He is also a natural coordinator and mediator, finding ways to bring people together around a common cause. He effectively reaches elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels and earns their support for environmental efforts in the Great Lakes. He identifies, secures, and effectively administers grants as well. Lake Superior and its surrounding communities are very fortunate to have Andrew on their side.
Jennifer Tyson, PMP, AICP
I have never met someone more passionate about conservation of the North Shore of Lake Superior than Andrew. He is an ever-present figure in working groups and at community events focusing on Great Lakes water quality. He is a natural educator, easily adjusting to diverse audiences and topics. He is also a natural coordinator and mediator, finding ways to bring people together around a common cause. He effectively reaches elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels and earns their support for environmental efforts in the Great Lakes. He identifies, secures, and effectively administers grants as well. Lake Superior and its surrounding communities are very fortunate to have Andrew on their side.
Jennifer Tyson, PMP, AICP
I have never met someone more passionate about conservation of the North Shore of Lake Superior than Andrew. He is an ever-present figure in working groups and at community events focusing on Great Lakes water quality. He is a natural educator, easily adjusting to diverse audiences and topics. He is also a natural coordinator and mediator, finding ways to bring people together around a common cause. He effectively reaches elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels and earns their support for environmental efforts in the Great Lakes. He identifies, secures, and effectively administers grants as well. Lake Superior and its surrounding communities are very fortunate to have Andrew on their side.
Jennifer Tyson, PMP, AICP
I have never met someone more passionate about conservation of the North Shore of Lake Superior than Andrew. He is an ever-present figure in working groups and at community events focusing on Great Lakes water quality. He is a natural educator, easily adjusting to diverse audiences and topics. He is also a natural coordinator and mediator, finding ways to bring people together around a common cause. He effectively reaches elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels and earns their support for environmental efforts in the Great Lakes. He identifies, secures, and effectively administers grants as well. Lake Superior and its surrounding communities are very fortunate to have Andrew on their side.
Experience
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Minnesota Environmental Partnership
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United States
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Renewables & Environment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Great Lakes Program Director
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Sep 2018 - Present
Making Our Great Lake Superior! I help MEP's coalition members work together to protect Lake Superior from water quality threats and restore habitats. I also manage MEP's grant portfolio of local, state and regional funders. Making Our Great Lake Superior! I help MEP's coalition members work together to protect Lake Superior from water quality threats and restore habitats. I also manage MEP's grant portfolio of local, state and regional funders.
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There And Back Books
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Partner and author
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2007 - Present
We publish regional trail guides for northeastern Minnesota, including:Hiking the North ShoreSkiing the North ShoreCamping the North ShoreWe are providing increasingly more content on the web, at www.BestNorthShore.com We publish regional trail guides for northeastern Minnesota, including:Hiking the North ShoreSkiing the North ShoreCamping the North ShoreWe are providing increasingly more content on the web, at www.BestNorthShore.com
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District Manager
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
Provided interim staff management and public outreach during the District's leadership transition period. Provided interim staff management and public outreach during the District's leadership transition period.
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City of Duluth
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant Manager, Parks and Recreation
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May 2016 - Apr 2017
I managed the Parks and Recreation division's Stewardship Team and headed up Duluth's exciting St. Louis River Corridor Initiative, bringing new outdoor recreation infrastructure to the traditionally underserved communities of western Duluth. Team accomplishments included:** St. Louis River Corridor recreational trails master plan** Mini-master plans for Duluth Traverse multipurpose trail, Cross City Trail, Lincoln Park, and more** Signage, gates and wayfinding plan** Construction project management for new trails, storm clean-up, and park improvements
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Minnesota Environmental Partnership
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United States
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Renewables & Environment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Great Lakes Program Director
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2016
Working with our 70+ coalition members, I help conservation organizations collaborate and win on regional environmental issues, especially those affecting Lake Superior and the Great Lakes. Specific initiatives included:** Citizen engagement in environmental review of proposed sulfide mining operations in the Lake Superior and Boundary Water Canoe Area watershed** Advocacy for Great Lakes protection, including frequent citizen lobbying trips to Washington DC to support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative** Community organizing in local watersheds to help residents engage in clean-up and protection plans for Great Lakes tributaries
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Executive Director
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2002 - 2008
Grew nonprofit organization through strategic planning to serve the entire Minnesota North Shore of Lake Superior. Greatly increased the number and diversity of supporters. Managed a 34-acre nature center and interpretive program. Developed broad private landowner coastal forest restoration program known as "The Lost Forest." Planned, funded and managed innovative interpretive programs, including Learning Carts and Field Seminars. Grew nonprofit organization through strategic planning to serve the entire Minnesota North Shore of Lake Superior. Greatly increased the number and diversity of supporters. Managed a 34-acre nature center and interpretive program. Developed broad private landowner coastal forest restoration program known as "The Lost Forest." Planned, funded and managed innovative interpretive programs, including Learning Carts and Field Seminars.
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Director of Education
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1993 - 2000
Developed K-12 and public education program for nascent freshwater aquarium. Developed K-12 and public education program for nascent freshwater aquarium.
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Education
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1990 - 1992
The University of Montana
MS, Environmental Studies -
1995 - 1996
Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg
Teacher training for environmental education in Germany -
1983 - 1988
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Education -
1979 - 1982
Phillips Exeter Academy
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1974 - 1979
Saint Paul Academy
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