Donna V. Yowell
164 Trace Cove Drive
Madison, Mississippi 39110
601-856-1660
dyowell@aol.com

SUMMARY:

My work over the last 30 years has included diverse areas of natural resource management. I began as a horticulturist and have furthered my passion by  continuing to be active nationwide and in my community and State of  Mississippi. As a flood victim, floodplain issues are a personal concern and led to my founding the Citizens for Responsible Development Group and then to my election to the Board of Alderman of the City of Madison. I continue in my personal and professional career to focus on the wise use and protection of natural resources through emphasizing public education and conservation programs.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

MS Urban Forest Council, Executive Director, (Current)

MS Commission on the Status of Women, (Chair & Commissioner)

National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

Alderman, Conservation Officer, and Planning and Zoning Board Member,
City Council, City of Madison

National Association of Floodplain Managers

Mississippi State Governor's Mansion - Developed and implemented on-site Cut Flower and Habitat Garden.

Business Owner and Operator, Flower Market

Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture,
- Mississippi State University (Graduated 1979)

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND INSTRUCTION:

Conservation and Economic Development, Gulfport, MS Feb 2000
Arizona Floodplain Managers, Phoenix, AR, Feb 2000
MS. Ass. of Floodplain Managers, Jackson , MS March 2000
LA. Floodplain Managers Conference, Lafayette, LA. March 2000
MS Urban Forestry Conference, Ribbons of Green, Natchez, MS (Jan 2000)
Gulf State Regional FEMA Conference, Point Clear, AL. (Jan 2000)
National Project Impact, Community Education and Outreach, Washington ,DC(1999)
National Conference for Flood Plain Managers, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1999)
National Association of Conservation Districts, Nashville, Tennessee (1998)
Urban Conservation Conference, Columbus, Ohio (1997)
Regional Urban Forestry Conference, Mobile (1997)

*Published numerous articles on Habitat Landscaping and Storm Water Management
*Instructor for adult and children's classes on Gardening, Conservation and Habitat Landscaping
*Published the brochure “Cut Flower Gardening in Mississippi”
*EPA’s Wetland Educational Workshops - guest consultant representing local government
World Summit on Sustainable Development--selected participant, 2001, Ann Arbor
Speaker- Boulders Hazard Center, 2001