Marie Nelson is the Program Specialist for the City of Missoula Stormwater Utility. Since 2019, she has served multiple roles—from marketing, design, public outreach, and staff training, to coordinating emergency repairs and routine maintenance on our vast stormwater infrastructure. Currently, Ms. Nelson is focused on improving public awareness about community impact on local water quality, per the City’s MS4 Permit requirements. Education and awareness are critical, to protect our waterways from pollutants generated due to increased urbanization and unprecedented growth. Through public ads, community cleanups, collaborating with local non-profits, neighborhood council meetings, and teaching students about pollution prevention– the Stormwater message about water quality is growing every day. With over 25 years in marketing and customer service, and over a decade of practical experience in flood-related fieldwork throughout the Missoula Valley, Ms. Nelson has found her purpose in the Stormwater Utility. She has a passion for education and the environment and brings that excitement to share with all of Missoula.