Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams names new director

Jessica Mounts has been named the new executive director for the Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams, according to a news release.

Mounts, of Cheney, will replace former director Jeff Neel. Mounts has 12 years of experience in fisheries, water conservation and natural resources, according to the release. She has served on multiple conservation projects. Most recently, she worked with the National Park Service.

“Jessica’s experience involving the coordination of multiple partners, landowners, funding resources and volunteers to build and maintain successful projects will bring continued success to the mission of KAWS,” said KAWS chairman Brad Loveless in the release.

The Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams is a nonprofit organization that works to support the natural ecosystems and working lands of Kansas. For more information, visit www.kaws.org.

This story was originally published August 3, 2016 at 6:39 AM with the headline "Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams names new director."