Mashkiiziibii Natural Resources Department

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Mission Statement

To uphold the tribal constitution and to implement the policies and regulations duly adopted and enacted by the Bad River Tribe as they relate to management and protection of the tribal natural resources;

To provide technical assistance to the Bad River Tribe in the protection, conservation, development and management of the natural resources throughout the Bad River Reservation and its treaty fishing waters in Lake Superior, thereby insuring access to traditional pursuits by present and future members of the Tribe;

To facilitate the development of institutions of tribal self-governance to insure the continued sovereignty of the Bad River Tribe in the regulation and management of its natural resources;

To extend the mission to maintain ecosystem integrity, recognizing that all forms of life cannot be sustained long-term in an environment that has been degraded; To use the best available science and affordable technology in efforts to protect the ecosystem and the broader environment;

To infuse traditional tribal values into the daily activities of the Department and manage the natural resources with the respect traditionally given them.

Reflecting the mission statement, the Department strive for resource management which both conserves the natural resources for future generations and provide for the needs of the present. The Department’s existence reflects the importance the Bad River Tribe place on its right and ability to exercise sovereignty, self-determination, and self-regulation in the area of natural resource management.

Department Directory

ProgramNameTitleEmailWork CellDesk Extension

(715-685-
7840 then
the following extension #)
Office Location
Natural Resources Dept.Naomi TillisonDirectornrdirector@badriver-nsn.gov715-292-01971561Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Natural Resources Dept.Dan Wiggins Jr.Deputy Directornrdeputy@badriver-nsn.gov715-979-
1486
1630Cultural Education Center
Natural Resources Dept.Malita SmartAdministrative AssistantDNRrecept@badriver-nsn.gov715-979-
1454
1550Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Natural Resources Dept.Berthea OlbyOutreach CoordinatorNRDOutreach@badriver-nsn.gov1589Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Air QualityNathan KilgerAir Quality Specialistairquality@badriver-nsn.gov
1555Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Air QualityZakkary ZanderAir Quality Technicianairqualitytech@badriver-nsn.gov
1553Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Bakaaningoji Gaa-ondaadayBridget ThornburgNon-local Beings Program Managernonlocalbeings@badriver-nsn.gov 715-979-
1510
1558Cultural Education Center
Bakaaningoji Gaa-ondaadayNoah ArbuckleNon-Local Beings Techniciannlbtech@badriver-nsn.gov
715-685-
4443
1537Cultural Education Center
BrownfieldAndrew SpychallaBrownfield Specialistbrownfields@badriver-nsn.gov715-685-
4440
Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Climate Change— (vacant) —Climate Change Coordinatorclimate@badriver-nsn.gov
Cultural Education Center
Conservation EnforcementBruce FordRegistration Station Clerknrdreg@badriver-nsn.gov715-685-
4313
1509Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
EnvironmentalJessica StrandEnvironmental Specialistenvironmental@badriver-nsn.gov715-685-
8860
1551Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
FisheriesJacob RodmakerFisheries Specialistfisheryspecialist@badriver-nsn.gov1552Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Fisheries Ed LeosoHatchery Foreman/ Fisheries Technicianfishtech@badriver-nsn.gov715-292-
5830
1556Hatchery
FisheriesElise KehleCommercial Fisheries Observercommfish@badriver-nsn.gov314-302-
3421
Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
FisheriesTyler BenderHatchery Crew Member

Hatchery
FisheriesPeter HouleHatchery Crew Member

Hatchery
FisheriesGeronimo WillisHatchery Crew Member

Hatchery
FisheriesHilary ButlerHatchery Crew Member

Hatchery
FisheriesHatchery Building715-682-
7152
Hatchery
ForestryGena AbramsonForestry Specialist/Foresterforester@badriver-nsn.gov715-685-
8929
1563Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
ForestryTyrease JamesForestry Technician/Foresterforesttech@badriver-nsn.gov
1563Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Inaakidese (Energy)Jillian WildeEnergy Coordinatorenergycoordinator@badriver-nsn.gov715-292-
1181
Cultural Education Center
Manoomin (Wild Rice)Dan Powless Sr.Manoomin Oshkaabewismanoomin@badriver-nsn.gov715-292-
4244
1661Cultural Education Center
RealtyBrandon NeveauxLease Specialistlease@badriver-nsn.gov
1591Admin – Nat. Res. Dept.
RealtyCharles Connors Sr.Land Office ManagerLandManagement@badriver-nsn.gov1588Admin – Nat. Res. Dept.
RealtyAurora ConleyLand Records In-Take Specialistlandrecords@badriver-nsn.gov1587Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) Larry “Moose” PlucinskiTribal Historical Preservation Officerthpo@badriver-nsn.gov715-292-
7865
1662Cultural Education Center
Tribal Historic Preservation OfficeGavin D’AcquistoDeputy THPOdeputythpo@badriver-nsn.gov
1618Cultural Education Center
Tribal Historic Preservation Office— (vacant) —THPO Assistantthpocc@badriver-nsn.gov
Cultural Education Center
Tribal Historic Preservation OfficePaula MadayMuseum Coordinatorpaula.maday@badriver-nsn.gov1620Cultural Education Center
Water ResourcesChris McNerneyWater Resources Program Managerwqs@badriver-nsn.gov715-292-
8949
1566Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Water Resources — (vacant) —Wetlands Specialistwetlands@badriver-nsn.gov1602Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Water ResourcesKaylee HouleWater Regulatory Specialistwaterreg@badriver-nsn.gov1548Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Water Resources Nick BlanchardWater Resources Technician/ Lab Coordinatorwrtech@badriver-nsn.gov715-979-
1340
1549Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Water Resources Mark ArbuckleWater Resources Technicianwatertech@badriver-nsn.gov715-292-
8554
1565Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
Wildlife— (vacant) —Wildlife Specialistwildlife@badriver-nsn.gov715-292-
9443
1554Cultural Education Center
Wildlife Kris ArbuckleWildlife Technicianwildlifetech@badriver-nsn.gov1559Admin – Natural Resources Dept.
WildlifeElouise LozinskiOrnithology Specialistornithology@badriver-nsn.gov 715-292-
2933
1567Admin – Natural Resources Dept.

Other Departmental Contacts
NameTitleEmailWork CellDesk Extension

(715-685-
7840 then the
following
extension #)
Office Location
Education Dept. – Indigenous
Arts & Sciences (IAS)
Nathanael SecorIndigenous Arts &
Sciences Coordinator
ias@badriver-nsn.gov1535Cultural Education Center
Planning Dept. –
Conservation Enforcement
Brad BigboyChief Conservation Wardenchiefwarden@badriver-nsn-gov715-292-
7822
1560Birch Hill Station
Planning Dept. –
Conservation Enforcement
Pierce MadayConservation Wardenwarden@badriver-nsn.gov715-292-
2234
1572Bad River Public
Safety Building
Planning Dept. –
Conservation Enforcement
Tim OjaConservation Wardenmnrdwarden@badriver-nsn.gov715-979-
1777
1572Bad River Public
Safety Building
Planning Dept. – Geographic
Information System (GIS)
Matt EitremGIS Specialistbrgis@badriver-nsn.gov 1510Admin

Reflecting the mission statement, the Department strives for resource management which both conserves the natural resources for the future generations and provide for the needs of the present. The departments existence reflects the importance the Bad River Tribe places on its right and ability to exercise sovereignty, self-determination and self-regulation in the area of natural resource management.

Forms

Contact – Natural Resources Department

Mailing Address:PO Box 39, Odanah, WI 54861
Physical Address:72682 Maple Street, Odanah, WI 54861 (Google Maps Link)
Building Name:Chief Blackbird Center
Department Phone Number:715-682-7123
To Dial a Desk Extension Directly:715-685-7840 (and then the four-digit extension)
Department Fax Number: 715-682-7118