Dereck Richter
About Dereck Richter
Dereck Richter serves as the Surface Water Principal Planner at the Minnesota Department of Health, where he specializes in developing source water assessments for Public Water Suppliers. He has extensive experience in environmental planning, having worked for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in various roles over a span of several years.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Dereck Richter serves as the Surface Water Principal Planner at the Minnesota Department of Health. He has held this position since 2018 and operates in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this role, he focuses on developing and updating source water assessments, specifically for Public Water Suppliers that utilize surface water in Minnesota. His work involves collaboration with these suppliers to create customized plans aimed at ensuring the provision of high-quality drinking water.
Previous Experience at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Dereck Richter has extensive experience with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). He worked as a Temporary Pollution Control Specialist from 2009 to 2011 for two years and later served as an Environmental Specialist 3 from 2012 to 2018 for six years. Additionally, he held the position of Pollution Control Specialist from 2009 to 2012 for three years and began his career at MPCA as a Student Worker in 2008 for three months. His roles involved various aspects of environmental protection and pollution control.
Retail Experience at American Eagle Outfitters
Dereck Richter worked at American Eagle Outfitters as an Associate from 2009 to 2012. During his three years in this position, he gained experience in retail operations while working in Woodbury, Minnesota. This role contributed to his diverse professional background, combining environmental work with customer service and retail experience.
Education in Conservation
Dereck Richter studied at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation. His studies spanned from 2004 to 2008, providing him with a solid foundation in environmental science and conservation practices. This educational background supports his current work in developing source water assessments and environmental planning.