Author Description
Mike Kaputa, AICP, is Director of the Chelan County Natural Resources Department, an appointed position working for the Chelan County Commissioners. He has been with the County since 1996, starting as an environmental and senior planner. The department works with local citizens and numerous agency, Tribal, and non-profit partners to advance water resource, salmon recovery, land use, and recreation projects and programs. His department also oversees capital construction projects, leads regulatory updates, manages collaborativepolicy initiatives, and performs research and monitoring. Mr. Kaputa earned his B.A. in Environmental Science and dual Master’s degrees in Educational Studies and Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia.
