Staff/Contact Information
Colorado Watershed Assembly:
Jeff Crane, Executive Director
Jeff is a hydrologist specializing in stream restoration, irrigation diversion and habitat enhancement projects with a major emphasis in water resource engineering and hydrology. As Executive Director Jeff’s primary responsibility is to improve public awareness of watershed issues by working to ensure that CWA serves as a statewide voice for watershed groups, provides an ongoing mechanism to funnel additional resources, and amplifies local public outreach and educational efforts.
Sarah Sauter, Watershed Coordinator
Sarah graduated from Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs in 2006, where she received dual Masters Degrees in Environmental Science and Public Affairs and worked as a watershed coordinator. Sarah was the Colorado Data Sharing Network Coordinator from 2006-2008 and is now coordinating watershed planning efforts in the Uncompahgre Basin.
sarah@coloradowater.org
Erika Shioya , Member Services Coordinator
Erika has a BS in Genetics and Plant Biology from the University of California at Berkeley. Before starting with CWA, she worked as a lab assistant in a hydroponic R&D lab and as an environmental educator, teaching young children about the importance of water conservation. She loves cooking, playing with plants and spending time in the outdoors.
erikas@coloradowater.org
Contact the Colorado Watershed Assembly:
cwa@coloradowater.org
29163
Stingley Gulch Rd.
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
Phone: 970-872-2433
Fax: 970-872-2439
River Watch:
Barb Horn,
Water Resource Specialist
Barb has been a water resource specialist of some sort with the Colorado Division of Wildlife since 1985. She has a BS in Environmental Conservation, Environmental Economics, MBS in Stream Ecology all from University of Colorado. She peaked at five years old and has been trying to get back to that level ever since.
Barb.Horn@state.co.us
970-382-6667
Matt McIntyre, Water Quality Analyst
Matt graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Hydrology. He has been the River Watch Analyst since 1994. Matt has a passion for Enchiladas Del Mar, trout fishing the Miracle Mile, and Rockies baseball. He is the proud owner of a golden retriever named Lily.
matt@coloradowatershed.org
970-472-4736
Sarah Tolan, Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator
Sarah graduated with distinction from Colorado College in Colorado Springs. She majored in Geology and minored in Environmental Issues and has always had an interest in water quality issues. She started working for River Watch as an OSM/*VISTA in June 2009. Once her year-long term ended, River Watch hired her as the program's full-time Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator. She loves being outside, going to farmers markets, and watching Pixar movies. She is also learning how to play classical guitar in her spare time.
303-291-7340
Michaela Taylor, Program Manager
Michaela graduated from Florida State University and earned a degree in English and a minor in Biology. She has been working with River Watch since 2002 and became Program Manager in 2006. She has her own line of organic dog treats and enjoys writing screenplays in her spare time. Michaela also has a fetish for top-of-the-line purses.
michaela@coloradowatershed.org
303-291-7322
Contact River Watch:
River Watch
PO Box 211729
Denver, CO 80221
Measurable Results Program:
Curtis Hartenstine, Program Director
Curtis is an aquatic resource scientist who has earned his Masters Degree in Environmental Science from the University of Colorado and a Bachelors Degree in Forest Ecology from Juniata College in Pennsylvania. Prior to developing and implementing the Measurable Results Program, Curtis worked with River Watch for 6 years and came to Colorado following a 3 year posting in Nepal with the US Peace Corps. He enjoys the outdoors, motorcycles and graham crackers with milk.
curtis@coloradowatershed.org
303-842-4995
Contact Measurable Results:
Curtis Hartenstine
1501 Unit 1C
Denver, CO 80202
V/M (303) 842-4995
Fax (303) 446-0958



