Michael Noone is a streamflow Unit Supervisor and Environmental Planner, Washington Department of Ecology
Mike serves as a lead planner for watersheds in Washington, that are required by state law to develop plans that will offset the consumptive use of domestic wells from 2018-2038, with the intent of providing more water in streams for salmonids and other aquatic species.
Mike has worked in water resource planning on a wide variety of highly-charged, inter-jurisdictional water resource issues for over 18 years. Prior to coming to Washington, he spent the first 16 years of his career working for the North Dakota State Water Commission in Bismarck, ND, with a focus on dealing with the Devils Lake flooding crisis, as a planning advisor to several water resource joint boards that represent about 20 North Dakota counties, a representative on an international joint water resource board, serving on the state’s Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, revamping and managing a multi-million dollar drought assistance program for livestock producers, providing regular articles on state water issues for the ND Water Magazine, and participating in statewide water resource education efforts for 4th-7th graders.
Mike holds a M.S. in Natural Resource Management, with an emphasis on wetland restoration, and a B.S. in Zoology and Wildlife Management, both from North Dakota State University.
Mike lives in Olympia with his wife, son, and two dogs.
The Washington Department of Ecology works towards innovative partnerships sustain healthy land, air, and water in harmony with a strong economy, with a mission to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.