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After receiving her B.S. in Geology and Government and Law, Emilie served as an AmeriCorps member with the Flathead Basin Commission and City of Kalispell where she became familiar with western Montana’s aquatic resource challenges. Emilie then had the opportunity to work as the Nonpoint Source Coordinator for the Flathead Basin Commission, conducting field work and supporting education and outreach programs in the watershed. As a Program Coordinator for WMCC, Emilie is eager to expand the influence of previous work and establish connections across the region to protect the area’s incredible natural resources and promote environmental justice. Emilie is currently pursuing her M.S. in Resource Conservation at the University of Montana. In her free time, Emilie enjoys hiking, knitting, and snuggling with her cats.

Kelly grew up in the Flathead Valley before attending Montana State University. During this time, she worked with the Flathead Biological Station on Dreissenid Mussel invasion potential in Western MT lakes. She went on to pursue her Master’s in Environmental Science, focusing on remote sensing techniques for harmful algal bloom detection and trend characterization. She loves anything outdoors, particularly activities her dog, Boots, gets to join. She is excited to work towards protecting her favorite place in the world surrounded by an equally passionate team.

Casey joined the Western Montana Conservation Commission as the Executive Director in 2023 and is excited about building up the new commission and effectively combining the past work of the Flathead Basin Commission and the Upper Columbia Conservation Commission across western Montana. Casey previously worked as the Environmental Coordinator for the City of Kalispell, where her work focused on protecting and improving local water quality. She has also served as a governor-appointed Commissioner on the Flathead Basin Commission, filling multiple roles including vice-chair, co-chair of the Education and Outreach Committee, and member of the Onsite Wastewater Committee. She has envisioned and developed numerous public programs and technical reports, as well as serving on many committees and groups throughout northwest Montana. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management, where her thesis focused on aquatic invasive species, and has volunteered on marine conservation projects around the world.