Maria Otto serves as the Conservation Corps Coordinator and the Volunteer Coordinator with the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. In her role, she is responsible for managing partnerships, grants, and AmeriCorps programs with over 30 crew members annually to complete the restoration of city parks and greenways.
Originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin, Maria spends her free time outside hiking or traveling. She attended UW-Green Bay and graduated with a double emphasis in animal biology and ecology and conservation biology. While in college, she worked for the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity, completing restoration projects and conducting research for the Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Project. She also worked with the police department as an animal control intern.
Following college, Maria accepted a position with the DNR State Natural Areas crew continuing to work on habitat restoration. Through the 3.5 years with the State, Maria conducted surveys for species of concern, completed restoration across 13 counties, and was a Wildland Firefighter on numerous wildfires and prescribed fires across the state. In 2021, Maria transitioned to her current role with the City of Green Bay.
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