Cheryl Laatsch

Cheryl is responsible for coordinating the agency’’s environmental and regulatory oversight of 130+ hydroelectric projects in Wisconsin. Her collaborative approach brings new ideas to how WDNR is addressing workload, resource management, and customer relations. Prior to working with hydropower, Cheryl was one of the Wisconsin DNR project managers for large wind, transmission, distribution, and pipeline projects. Cheryl has worked for the WDNR for over 20 years. She has extensive knowledge and permitting expertise in waterway and wetlands, project management, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance for complex utility projects.