Stephanie Hatzenbihler
Stearns Conservation District
Water Plan Coordinator
320-345-6492
Stephanie has a master’s degree in environmental education from Hamline University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Western New England University.
Stephanie has experience in watershed planning, community engagement, environmental education, and communications. She is the contact person for SCD’s Comprehensive Watershed Management Plans developed through the One Watershed, One Plan program. Stephanie also serves as a co-chair of the Minnesota Source Water Protection Collaborative. She received the 2024 Deborah L. Swackhamer Early Career Award for her work in water resources in Minnesota.
Her interests outside of work include visiting state parks, researching her family history, and adventuring with her family.







