Lydia Teel has a special place in her heart for water resources.
Growing up in northern Nevada, where constant drought made being water wise essential, Teel knew early on that she wanted to do something involving environmental protection, wildlife conservation, hydrogeology or a related field.
Her college professors and industry mentors have encouraged her to push the envelope and take part in water and wastewater projects to support sustainable water management in the region.
As emerging resources program administrator for Truckee Meadows Water Authority in Reno, Teel holds a newly created position.
Although the authority deals solely with drinking water, its leaders find that managing
