Matthew Dodge
About Matthew Dodge
Matthew Dodge is an Environmental Coordinator at LCRA in Austin, Texas, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in environmental management, having previously held positions at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Work at LCRA
Matthew Dodge has served as the Environmental Coordinator for Environmental Affairs at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) since 2018. In this role, he conducts environmental and stormwater field investigations and formulates practical remedies for environmental deficiencies. He manages federal and state Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act permitting for infrastructure development projects throughout the lower Colorado River basin. Dodge develops Scope of Work documents and evaluates the performance of environmental contractors, ensuring project scheduling aligns with regulatory requirements. His collaboration with internal project managers, project sponsors, and regulatory agency representatives supports the planning of long-term water development projects.
Previous Experience at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Before joining LCRA, Matthew Dodge worked as a Grant Manager in the Water Supply Division at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from 2016 to 2018. In this position, he was responsible for managing grants related to water supply initiatives. His role involved advising project managers and engineers on state and federal environmental regulations, ensuring that project scopes and schedules adequately addressed permitting and planning concerns.
Background in Land Conservation
Matthew Dodge previously held the position of Project Manager for the Land Conservation Program at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department from 2014 to 2017. In this role, he managed projects focused on land conservation efforts. His responsibilities included collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and effectively planning conservation initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Dodge earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he studied from 1996 to 1998. He later pursued a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Conservation at the same institution, completing his studies from 2005 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in environmental coordination and management, particularly in relation to water resources and conservation.
Regulatory Knowledge and Project Management Skills
Matthew Dodge serves as a subject matter expert on USACE Nationwide Permitting, leveraging his extensive knowledge of environmental regulations. He evaluates contracts, Basis of Design Reports, and Technical Memoranda to ensure that environmental regulatory issues are properly addressed in project planning. His ability to collaborate with various stakeholders enhances the effectiveness of project strategies, focusing on cost-effective and efficient solutions for water infrastructure projects.