Michael Dietz

Water Resources Extension Educator Director of Connecticut Institute of Water Resources

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Education:

PhD 2005 Natural Resources Management and Engineering, focus on water resources University of Connecticut MS 2001 Natural Resources Management and Engineering, focus on water resources University of Connecticut BS 1994 Psychology University of Connecticut

Professional Experience:

• 2019 – Present Extension Educator, CT NEMO Program, University of Connecticut
• 2014 – 2019 Associate Extension Educator, CT NEMO Program, University of Connecticut
• 2010 – 2014 Assistant Extension Educator, CT NEMO Program, University of Connecticut
• 2007 – 2010 Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist in Sustainable Living, Department of Environment and Society, Utah State University Director, Utah House, Utah State University Cooperative Extension
• 2005 – 2007 Assistant Extension Educator in-Residence, University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System, NEMO program
• 1999 – 2005 Graduate Research Assistant, University of Connecticut, Department of Natural Resources Management and Engineering

Courses Taught:

Fall Course

• NRE 4255/5255 Water Quality Management

Spring Course

• NRE 3150 Green Stormwater Infrastructure Practices

Past Courses

• Spring 2022 NRE 3150 Green Stormwater Infrastructure Practices
• Fall 2021 NRE 3155/5255 Water Quality Management
• Spring 2020 NRE 4695 Special topics: Green Stormwater Infrastructure Practices
• Fall 2018 & 2019 NRE 3125 Watershed Hydrology
• Spring 2015 NRE 2215 Introduction to Water Resources
• Spring 2004 NRME 239W Natural Resources Planning and Management
• Fall 2003 NRME 246 Water Quality Management
  

Research Interests:

Performance of green stormwater infrastructure practices, and impacts of road salt on surface and groundwater systems.