John Michael Barten

Background

Barten, John Michael was born on June 26, 1951 in Melrose, Minnesota, United States. Son of Alfred William and Monica Barten.

Education

Bachelor in Biology, Chemistry, St. Cloud State University, 1974; Master of Arts in Aquatic Biology, St. Cloud State University, 1979.

Career

Soil conservation technician, Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District, St. Cloud, Minnesota, 1974-1977; limnologist, City of Waseca, Minnesota, 1979-1987; limnologist, Dakota Soil and Water District, Farmington, Minnesota, 1987-1989; water quality manager, Hennepin Parks System, Plymouth, Minnesota, since 1989. Chairman function and values committee Wetland Forum, Minnesota, 1990. Chairman Eurasian Water Milfoil Task Force Committee, 1989.

Achievements

• John Michael Barten has been listed as a noteworthy Limnologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member North America Lake Management Society (journal editor 1986-1988), Society of Wetland Scientists, American Water Resources Association, Minnesota Lake Management Federation, Phi Kappa Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: cross country skiing, running, cycling, fishing, reading.

Connections

Married Barbara Jean Stalboerger, November 3, 1979. Children: Joshua Alfred, Nathan John.

Father:

Alfred William Barten

Mother:

Monica Barten

Spouse:

Barbara Jean Stalboerger

child:

Joshua Alfred Barten

child:

Nathan John Barten