Flathead TMDL Project Overview & Maps
Draft Document Project Outreach Nutrient TMDLs Sediment & Temperature TMDLs
Contacts for the Flathead TMDL Project
This project is a joint effort between the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The below table contains contact information for all project team members and a description of their role.
PROJECT MEMBER
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AGENCY
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ROLE
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EMAIL
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PHONE
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Primary Contacts
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Christina Staten
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DEQ
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Project Coordinator
Christina’s primary responsibilities include formation of the Flathead TMDL advisory groups, communication with advisory group members and other stakeholders, coordination of meetings, and maintenance of the Flathead project website.
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CStaten@mt.gov
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406-444-2836
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Jason Gildea
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EPA
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Project Manager for Nutrient TMDLs for Ashley Creek and Spring Creek
Jason works in the Montana Operations Office of EPA in Helena and was responsible for development of the nutrient TMDLs for Ashley and Spring creeks within the Flathead-Stillwater TMDL Planning Area. He worked in close collaboration with DEQ for all aspects of TMDL development.
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Gildea.Jason@epa.gov
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406-457-5028
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Christina Staten
Prior Contacts:1
Paul Kusnierz
Jim Bond
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DEQ
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Contact for the Sediment & Temperature TMDLs
These project managers were responsible for all aspects of both the sediment and temperature TMDLs for tributaries in the Flathead-Stillwater TMDL Planning Area.
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CStaten@mt.gov
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406-444-2836
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Eric Regensburger |
DEQ |
Water Quality Modeler
Eric is the main contact for questions or requests about the Flathead Lake LSPC watershed model.
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ERegensburger@mt.gov |
406-444-6714 |
Eric Trum |
DEQ |
Watershed Restoration Contact
Eric is with DEQ's Nonpoint Source Program and is the contact for help with developing watershed restoration plans, applying for 319 funding, conducting volunteer monitoring, or technical help with restoration projects in the Flathead Lake watershed.
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ETrum@mt.gov |
406-444-0531 |
Additional Project Contacts
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Kristy Fortman
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DEQ
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TMDL Program Supervisor
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Kristy.Fortman@mt.gov
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406-444-7425
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Michael Suplee |
DEQ |
Water Quality Standards
Dr. Suplee is the primary contact for questions regarding potential nutrient water quality standards for Flathead Lake. See the Flathead Lake Nutrient Standards page for additional information.
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MSuplee@mt.gov |
406-444-0831 |
Galen Steffens
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DEQ
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Bureau Chief of the Water Quality Planning Bureau
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Galen.Steffens2@mt.gov
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406-444-2680
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1. Both Jim and Paul have left DEQ
Mailing Addresses:
Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality
PPA/WQPB
1520 East Sixth Ave
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 8, Montana Office
10 West 15th Street, Suite 3200
Helena, MT 59626
Last Updated: July 15, 2021