Krista Espelien is the owner and lead naturalist for Environs. She has professional experience in both fresh and saltwater systems including conservation, coral reef restoration, and invasive plant and animal surveys. She is also on the MN DNR's Surveyors of Aquatic Plants list. Krista has abundant experience diving in a variety of environments and has been a professional scuba diver and instructor for over 16 years with well over 5,000 hours spent underwater. She is a strong advocate and educator of the environment, marine ecosystem, and Minnesota's waterbodies. 

 

Education:

Hamline University, St. Paul, MN: Master's of Natural Sciences & Environmental Education

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Relevant Scuba Certifications:

• PADI IDC Staff Instructor

• Technical Diver

• Self-Reliant Diver

• Rescue Diver Instructor

• Search & Recovery Diver Instructor

• Emergency First Responder Instructor

• Emergency O2 Provider Instructor

• Project Aware Conservation Instructor

• Underwater Naturalist Instructor