Mark Doneux's Dedication to Protecting Water
After a 39-year career, the last 21 years with CRWD, Administrator Mark Doneux announced his upcoming retirement in May 2024. Mark has dedicated his nearly four-decade career to protecting water.
From the very beginning, Mark was interested in the environment. He spent many years of his early career in conservation planning and lake management and improvements. In 2003, Mark became CRWD’s first full-time staff member and Administrator. Through his actions and support, CRWD grew from a small handful of staff leasing office space to an organization of 25 staff working in a District-owned building in Saint Paul’s Midway Neighborhood.
Mark’s unwavering support for innovation and partnerships led to many CRWD firsts, from volume-reduction rules and infiltration for water quality to large-scale rainwater harvesting and reuse projects like Allianz Field, Highland Bridge redevelopment, and CRWD's office. As the leader of Minnesota’s most densely populated and diverse watershed district, Mark led CRWD to create its first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. During Mark’s tenure, CRWD also created a Watershed Artist in Residence Program that has engaged residents in new and creative ways.
Under Mark’s leadership, CRWD has made significant strides in protecting and improving water quality within the watershed and strengthening the organization to continue this vital work well into the future.
Read more about Mark's career in the link below.
Above photo, left: Mark Doneux enjoying nature and a cup of coffee.
Above photo, right: Mark Doneux on one of his many bike trips.
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