menominee indian tribe of wisconsin environmental services department

Environmental Services Hilary "Sparky" Waukau Ce P.O. Box 670 Keshena, WI 54135 Phone: (715) 799-6152 Fax: (715) 799-6153 Director: Gary Schuettpelz
Mission Statement To serve the Menominee Nation by defending the environmental integrity of the land, air, and water base which makes up the cultural and earth resources of the Menominee People. The protection of these resources will help to assure they are sustained for future generations of Menominee. To further assure that the health needs of the Menominee People related to the environment and land base are maintained.
Department Overview SPECIFIC DUTIES - Perform lake and stream studies for fisheries and other planning, monitor water quality to maintain in optimum condition. Habitat restoration including wild rice, trout streams, and sturgeon. Remediate sites that have become contaminated by leaking tanks and other spill sources. Work for the proper disposal and cleanup of hazardous waste. Monitor transportation of hazardous materials and work with facilities in complying with hazardous materials regulations and use. Work to maintain air quality, by participating in partnership and monitoring air quality permits. Work with Menominee County in Emergency Response Planning. Perform surveys of public food service facilities and other public facilities to assure safe and sanitary conditions. Gather data on injury trends and develop and implement strategies to address specific injury problems. Work in conjunction with other Tribal Departments in planning and implementing programs for municipal sewage disposal, water systems, and solid waste disposal. Analysis of individual drinking water systems to assure safe water, technical assistance in sewage disposal, indoor air pollution, recreational sites, vector control, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, etc.
Department Directory
Name Title Email Phone Joseph Lyons Water Resource Technician jlyons@mitw.org (715) 799-3179 Heather Pyatskowit Water Resource Specialist hpyatskowit@mitw.org (715) 799-6154 Jeremy Pyatskowit Environmental Specialist jpyatskowit@mitw.org (715) 799-6150 Johnathan Pyatskowit Environmental Specialist jdpystskowit@mitw.org (715) 799-6150 Joshua Pyatskowit Hazard Waste Material Coordinator jwpyatskowit@mitw.org (715) 799-3096