The MPCA staff listed below serve specific areas of the state. They are responsible for activities including permitting, inspections, and compliance/enforcement. In delegated counties, the county issues permits for facilities that do not require NPDES or SDS permits; MPCA is responsible for permitting of these facilities. In non-delegated counties, the MPCA is responsible for all permitting.
The map below shows area of primary responsibility for the MPCA compliance and assistance staff.
MPCA feedlot program
If you have questions about the MPCA County Feedlot Program, please contact Steve Schmidt, steven.schmidt@state.mn.us at 507-206-2618, or Michelle Oie, michelle.oie@state.mn.us, at 218-316-3877.
The MPCA staff listed below are responsible for activities including permitting, inspections, and compliance/enforcement. In delegated counties, the county issues permits for facilities that do not require federal permits; MPCA is responsible for permitting of facilities. In non-delegated counties, the MPCA is responsible for all permitting. The map below shows area of primary responsibility for the MPCA compliance and assistance staff.
- MPCA feedlot permitting/compliance and field staff by county (wq-f1-11, awaiting update, available soon)
MPCA Regional Office staff
- Brainerd
Rhonda Adkins, 218-316-3900 - Compliance/Enforcement and Permitting
Vacant, 218-316-3915 - Compliance/Enforcement and Permitting
Allison Remer, 218-513-0344 - Engineer
Michelle Oie, 218-316-3877 - County Program
Rachel Studanski, 218-316-3876 - Compliance Coordinator - Detroit Lakes
Lisa Scheirer, 218-846-8122 - West Unit Supervisor
Molly Costin, 218-846-8114 - Compliance/Enforcement and Permitting
Dustin Kashmark, 218-846-8123 - Compliance/Enforcement and Permitting - Rochester
Steve Schmidt, 507-206-2618 - East Unit Supervisor
Paul Brietzke, 507-206-2616 - Compliance/Enforcement and Permitting
Mark Gernes, 507-206-2643 - Compliance/Enforcement and Permitting
Nathan Bird, 507-206-2622 - Compliance/Enforcement and Permitting - Mankato
Sara Isebrand, 507-344-5263 - Tempo/Data Management
Dave Malakowsky, 507-344-5264 - Compliance/Enforcement and Permitting
Will Martens, 507-344-5265 - Compliance/Enforcement and Permitting - Marshall
Brent Riess, 507-476-4268 - Compliance/Enforcement and Permitting
Randy Hukriede, 320-441-6966 - Program Manager
Dana Leibfried, 507-421-7648 - Compliance/Enforcement and Permitting
Klayton VanOverbeke, 507-476-4276 - Compliance/Enforcement and Permitting
George Schwint, 320-894-5866 - Engineer
Toby Sunderland, 320-212-1910 - Engineer
Forrest Peterson, 320-979-1776 - Public Information