Randy Neprash is a retired stormwater regulatory specialist at Stantec and staffed the Minnesota Cities Stormwater Coalition (MSCS) from 2002 to 2023. Randy has worked tirelessly to advance the work of stormwater professionals and the interests of the MS4-permitted cities in Minnesota, making Minnesota a national leader in stormwater management.
In 2001-2002, Randy created the NPDES Guide Plan in conjunction with the League of Minnesota Cities to help cities comply with their MS4 permit requirements. As MSCS staff, Randy played a key role in several major initiatives, including Minnesota’s Minimal Impact Design Standards, the creation of the Minnesota Stormwater Steering Committee, originating Clean Water Fund support for stormwater research, and forming the National Municipal Stormwater Coalition. Randy also provided formal comments on state and federal rules, MS4 permit issues, and TMDLs. He was a key voice in raising the issue of PAH contaminated pond sediments, leading to ban on coal tar-based sealcoating in Minnesota.
For decades, Randy has consistently provided quality guidance on compliance with complex regulations and support for local communities seeking to improve water resources through implementation of stormwater best practices while at the same time advocating for the advancement of new technologies, cutting edge research, and common-sense policy to make stormwater compliance and BMP implementation easier and more effective. Randy’s efforts have resulted in real and lasting improvements to water quality and quality of life in communities throughout the state.
Randy Neprash is the recipient of the 2024 Dave Ford Award at the Minnesota Water Resources Conference.