Text Box: Text Box: PRESENTATION: “About the Army Corps of Engineers” PRESENTED BY: Jeff DeZellar, P.E. - Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Text Box:

MEETING NOTICE
Text Box: Thursday July 15, 2010 4:00 - 6:00 PM Text Box: ABOUT OUR HOST: Boston Scientific, headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, started from a small laboratory in Massachusetts in 1979. Today the company employs 25,000 people world-wide. BSC delivers a broad portfolio of innovative medical solutions world-wide through the Cardiology, Rhythm and Vascular Group, the Endoscopy Division, the Urology and Women's Health Division, and the Neuromodulation Division. ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: The presentation will cover the following topics: Overview of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Missions of the St. Paul District Corps (navigation, flood control, environment, disaster response, permits, military support, etc.), Jeff's programs and experiences, including environmental restoration on the Upper Mississippi River and flood disaster response, Q&A. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Jeff DeZellar is a Program Manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District. In this role, Jeff is responsible for several major ecosystem restoration programs focusing on the Upper Mississippi River. He currently manages the Environmental Management Program, which has constructed numerous islands and other ecosystem projects for habitat improvement on the Upper Miss. These projects create new fish and wildlife habitat to help mitigate the effects of the lock and dam system. One of Jeff’s other main responsibilities is manager of the St. Paul District’s Water Level Management Program, which includes pool-scale drawdown for ecosystem restoration. He managed the 2005 and 2006 drawdowns of navigation Pool 5, which led to a dramatic vegetation response, to the benefit of fish and wildlife. This project was recognized with the Seven Wonders of Engineering Award from the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers in 2007, and the Corps’ Chief of Engineers Environmental Merit Award and National Design Team of the Year in 2008. Working with a vibrant multi-stakeholder partnership, Jeff has assisted in developing a strong public outreach and awareness program about water level management, including numerous articles and interviews, and a podcast with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Jeff was deployed for disaster response for the flooding in Iowa in 2008, and the flooding on the Red River of the North in Fargo/Moorhead in 2009, serving as a public affairs officer. Text Box: Previously, Jeff managed the environmental compliance and hazardous materials management program for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, a regional water agency with over 25 million customers. He also conducted biological and endangered species studies, and hazardous waste remediation projects for the Los Angeles District Corps of Engineers. Jeff began his professional career in 1974 with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Jeff is a registered professional engineer (civil) in Minnesota and California. FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS: Subway sandwiches and refreshments will be provided. DIRECTIONS TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC: See link to map: http://www.im.tc-ieee.org/Campus_Map_update.pdf Park in the lot off of the Hamline Ave entrance (go to the right after entering driveway from Hamline Ave). Enter the facility at the Hamline Ave entrance (building 4100A on map). AGENDA: Networking/Food 4:00 pm I&M Business 4:15 pm Presentation 4:30 pm Adjourn 6:00 pm ATTENDANCE IS FREE! NON_MEMBERS WELCOME! Please RSVP for this meeting to help expedite check-in at Boston Scientific - TO: Jeff Paulson: (651) 582-4076 jeff.paulson@ieee.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PLEASE GO TO OUR WEB PAGE: http://www.im.tc-ieee.org for the latest information. Text Box: Boston Scientific, CRM Campus 4100 Hamline Avenue North Arden Hills, MN 55112-5798 www.bostonscientific.com Text Box: You are invited to attend our July meeting: