Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native who grew up fishing and boating on the Chattahoochee River. During his childhood, he developed a love and passion for the river and our natural environment. In further pursuit of this passion, he attended the University of Georgia and earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health in 2003.

Who We Are | Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native who grew up fishing and boating on the Chattahoochee River. During his childhood, he developed a love and passion for the river and our natural environment. In further pursuit of this passion, he attended the University of Georgia and earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health in 2003. He then went on to work for nearly 5 years for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

Jason is a graduate of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership, class of 2016. In 2019, Atlanta Magazine listed Jason as one of Atlanta’s Top 500 Most Powerful Leaders.

Jason and his wife, Dawn, currently reside in Johns Creek with their two children.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native. He earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental health from the University of Georgia. He lives in Johns Creek with his wife, Dawn, and their two children.

Who we are - Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District

In 2007, he joined the team at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) as the organization’s Technical Programs Director. Effective January 2015, Jason assumed the role of Riverkeeper and serves as the organization’s lead river protection advocate and spokesperson.

In 2007, he joined the team at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) as the organization’s Technical Programs Director. Effective January 2015, Jason assumed the role of Riverkeeper and serves as the organization’s lead river protection advocate and spokesperson. He also serves as CRK’s lead boat captain and is licensed by the United States Coast Guard as a Merchant Marine Officer to captain passenger vessels of up to 50 tons.

Jason is an expert in stormwater management and is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and a Georgia certified Design Professional and Trainer. He is also an elected District Supervisor of the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Jason serves as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as the organization’s technical programs director and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and a Georgia-certified Design Professional and Trainer.

We are proud to announce that CRK’s own Riverkeeper, Jason Ulseth, was recently elected as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

CRK Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth Elected District Supervisor of Soil and Water Conservation

Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
November 8, 2022 General Election Ballot
Name: Walter S. Rekuc (Incumbent)
Party: Non-Partisan
Occupation: Construction Project Manager
Address: 12070 Seasons Trace, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Email: wrekuc@aol.com
Qualifying Date: 03/09/2022
Name: Jason Ulseth (Incumbent)
Party: Non-Partisan
Occupation: Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Address: 3455 Stillridge Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Email: jasonulseth@gmail.com
Qualifying Date: 03/11/2022

Qualified Candidates List-updated 03.22.2022 (PDF)

Jason was elected as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor and was an incumbent candidate for the office in 2022.

CRK Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth elected District Supervisor of Soil ...

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As of September 24, 2026, Jason Ulseth did not have a website or any information online.

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Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth said plant operators were unaware of the malfunction until his organization noticed untreated wastewater going into the river on Thursday.

"Samples were collected this morning at four locations downstream of the spill site," Ulseth said. "And we will have those results available tomorrow morning which would tell us if we're able to have the river open for the Fourth or not."

Update: Popular Stretch of Chattahoochee River Closed; Sewage Spill Impacts Holiday

We are proud to announce that CRK’s own Riverkeeper, Jason Ulseth, was recently elected as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. As a District Supervisor, Jason will advise local leadership on conservation issues and support the District in the review of erosion, sediment and pollution control plans for proposed development projects in Fulton County.

Conducted downstream water-quality sampling after a sewage spill to determine whether the Chattahoochee River could reopen for July 4.

Plans to advise local leaders on conservation and support the review of erosion, sediment, and pollution-control plans for proposed development projects.

- Conducted downstream water-quality sampling after a sewage spill to determine whether the Chattahoochee River could reopen for July 4.
- Plans to advise local leaders on conservation and support the review of erosion, sediment, and pollution-control plans for proposed development projects.

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Who We Are

Jason and his wife, Dawn, currently reside in Johns Creek with their two children.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native. He earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental health from the University of Georgia in 2003. He lives in Johns Creek with his wife, Dawn, and their two children.

Jason Ulseth - Sustainable Packaging Coalition

Jason currently serves as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as the organization’s Technical Programs Director and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and a Georgia certified Design Professional and Trainer.

CRK Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth elected District Supervisor of Soil and Water Conservation

We are proud to announce that CRK’s own Riverkeeper, Jason Ulseth, was recently elected as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

CRK Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth elected District Supervisor of Soil and Water Conservation

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Jason serves as an elected Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

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As a district supervisor, approved a plan to update the district website with current information on programs, initiatives, and community involvement.

As a district supervisor, approved a plan to improve local enforcement of erosion and stormwater regulations and seek decertification for unacceptable performance.

As a district supervisor, approved a plan supporting a revised Safe Dams Program and increased funding for watershed-dam maintenance.

As a district supervisor, approved education and training on erosion, stormwater management, stream buffers, pollution prevention, and watershed dams for local governments and developers.

As a district supervisor, approved a plan to promote and implement green infrastructure in urban Fulton County.

As a district supervisor, approved a plan supporting urban agriculture that brings fresh farm products to urban areas with limited access to fresh food.

As a district supervisor, approved assistance for local ordinances and development policies that strengthen natural-resource management and protection.

Said closure of the United States Geological Survey water-monitoring office would leave river systems without information on dam releases, sewer discharges, and power plants.

Said closure of the United States Geological Survey water-monitoring office would cost more than it saves.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native who grew up fishing and boating on the Chattahoochee River. During his childhood, he developed a love and passion for the river and our natural environment.

Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District - Who We Are

In further pursuit of this passion, he attended the University of Georgia and earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health in 2003. He then went on to work for nearly 5 years for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

Jason Ulseth works as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as the organization's Technical Programs Director and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and a Georgia certified Design Professional and Trainer.

Qualified Candidates List-updated 03.22.2022 (Fulton County, GA)

The Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District FY 2025 Annual Work Plan and Budget lists Jason Ulseth among the Board of Supervisors approving the plan. The plan states: "We will update the district website with up to date information on programming, initiatives, and involvement in the local community."

FULTON COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FY 2025 ANNUAL WORK PLAN AND BUDGET (PDF)

As a district supervisor, approved a plan to update the district website with information on programming, initiatives, and community involvement.

- As a district supervisor, approved a plan to update the district website with information on programming, initiatives, and community involvement.

The Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District FY 2025 Annual Work Plan and Budget lists Jason Ulseth among the Board of Supervisors approving the plan. The plan states: "Continue operation and promotion of www.fultonswcd.com. 2. Advance erosion, stormwater management, state waters/stream buffers, pollution prevention and watershed dam education and training with local governments and with the development community in order to improve the development practices that protect natural resources."

Said Chattahoochee River recreation safety “depends” and recommended using BacteriAlert to check when bacteria levels are unsafe.

As a district supervisor, advises local leaders on conservation and supports the review of erosion, sediment, and pollution-control plans for proposed development.

Collected downstream water samples after a wastewater spill to determine whether the river could reopen for the Fourth of July.

As a district supervisor, approved a work plan to advance erosion and stormwater management, stream-buffer protection, pollution prevention, and watershed-dam training.

- As a district supervisor, approved a work plan to advance erosion and stormwater management, stream-buffer protection, pollution prevention, and watershed-dam training.

Jason is a graduate of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership, class of 2016. In 2019, Atlanta Magazine listed Jason as one of Atlanta’s Top 500 Most Powerful Leaders. Jason and his wife, Dawn, currently reside in Johns Creek with their two children.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native. He earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental health from the University of Georgia in 2003. He lives with his wife, Dawn, and their two children in Johns Creek.

Jason Ulseth works as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as the organization’s Technical Programs Director and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and a Georgia-certified Design Professional and Trainer.

Jason serves as an elected District Supervisor of the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District.

This facility’s staff provide vital services to the state of Georgia by maintaining a collaborative public-private funded network of stream flow, water quality, groundwater level, and other data collection devices. This work has contributed crucial historic data necessary for Georgia to demonstrate reasonable water use and prevail in “water wars” litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court. In Georgia, the USGS has collected and managed water data with local, state, and federal partners to inform critical decisions about surface water and groundwater water management. We urge you to request reconsideration of the decision to terminate this facility’s lease because of the critical public safety and services this purpose-built facility and staff provide to Georgia’s communities and the nation’s economy. Sincerely, Jason Ulseth, Executive Director & Riverkeeper.

2025_03_24_CRK_DelegationLetter_USGS.pdf

Plans to advise local leaders on conservation and support the review of erosion, sediment, and pollution-control plans for proposed Fulton County development projects.

Calls for reconsidering the termination of a United States Geological Survey facility lease, citing its water-monitoring services for Georgia communities.

- Calls for reconsidering the termination of a United States Geological Survey facility lease, citing its water-monitoring services for Georgia communities.

Who We Are | Fulton County Soil & Water Conservation District

In 2019, Atlanta Magazine listed Jason as one of Atlanta’s Top 500 Most Powerful Leaders.

Jason and his wife, Dawn, currently reside in Johns Creek with their two children.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native. He earned a bachelor's degree in environmental health from the University of Georgia. He lives in Johns Creek with his wife, Dawn, and their two children.

Jason Ulseth currently serves as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as the organization’s Technical Programs Director and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

Jason currently serves as an elected district supervisor for the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Our goal is to always work proactively with a potential polluter to bring them into compliance with clean water laws without resorting to litigation. But if they are unwilling to do the right thing, we will hold them accountable in federal court to protect the river.

– Jason Ulseth
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

Enforcement - Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

The drinking water and sewer systems run through different pipes, but they are maintained by the same department. We urge the city to address both issues together and stop ongoing pollution violations at the R.M. Clayton wastewater treatment plant. Thankfully, we identified this problem before an ecological catastrophe occurred, rather than after, but time is now running short.

Opinion: Atlanta’s water woes reveal deeper issues

Advocates for voluntary compliance with clean water laws and federal court action against polluters who refuse to comply.

Calls for addressing drinking-water and sewer-system problems together and stopping pollution violations at the R.M. Clayton wastewater treatment plant.

- Advocates for voluntary compliance with clean water laws and federal court action against polluters who refuse to comply.
- Calls for addressing drinking-water and sewer-system problems together and stopping pollution violations at the R.M. Clayton wastewater treatment plant.

He then went on to work for nearly 5 years for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. In 2007, he joined the team at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) as the organization’s Technical Programs Director. Effective January 2015, Jason assumed the role of Riverkeeper and serves as the organization’s lead river protection advocate and spokesperson.

Jason Ulseth | Sustainable Packaging Coalition

Jason Ulseth serves as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as the organization’s technical programs director and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

Jason was elected as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

Advocates for comprehensive sewage-system improvements to prevent future sewer overflows.

Said the federal science center is critical for operating regional water-flow gauges used in water management.

Describes Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's bacteria-alert program as providing real-time E. coli predictions and public-health advisories.

Conducted downstream water-quality sampling after a sewage spill to determine whether the river could reopen.

In further pursuit of this passion, he attended the University of Georgia and earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health in 2003.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from the University of Georgia in 2003. He lives in Johns Creek with his wife, Dawn, and their two children.

He then went on to work for nearly 5 years for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

Jason serves as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously worked as the organization’s Technical Programs Director and for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

NOVEMBER 3, 2026
GENERAL/SPECIAL ELECTION CANDIDATE PARTY OCCUPATION INCUMBENT QUALIFIED BY
DATE
QUALIFIED
GEORGIA SOIL & WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SUPERVISOR
Zane Placie Nonpartisan Actuary No Fulton County 3.2.2026
Walter S. Rekuc Jr. Nonpartisan Engineer Yes Fulton County 3.5.2026
Jason Ulseth Nonpartisan Non Profit Management Yes Fulton County 3.6.2026
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Jason serves as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

Our goal is to always work proactively with a potential polluter to bring them into compliance with clean water laws without resorting to litigation. But if they are unwilling to do the right thing, we will hold them accountable in federal court to protect the river.

– Jason Ulseth

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

Advocates for voluntary compliance with clean-water laws before pursuing federal-court action against polluters who refuse to comply.

- Advocates for voluntary compliance with clean-water laws before pursuing federal-court action against polluters who refuse to comply.

Who we are

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native who grew up fishing and boating on the Chattahoochee River. He earned a bachelor's degree in environmental health from the University of Georgia in 2003. He lives in Johns Creek with his wife, Dawn, and their two children.

Jason Ulseth serves as Riverkeeper for Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously worked as the organization’s Technical Programs Director and for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

“It’s an unpaid position and little known to the citizens of the county, but a very important position, nonetheless,” said Ulseth, whose day job is executive director of the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He was elected to his second term in November 2022.

Why Soil and Water supervisors are the most important elected officials you’ve never heard of - Atlanta Civic Circle

We are proud to announce that CRK’s own Riverkeeper, Jason Ulseth, was recently elected as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

As a District Supervisor, Jason will advise local leadership on conservation issues and support the District in the review of erosion, sediment and pollution control plans for proposed development projects in Fulton County.

Jason was elected to a second term as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in November 2022.

Advocates working proactively with potential polluters to achieve compliance with clean water laws and pursuing federal litigation when they refuse.

- Advocates working proactively with potential polluters to achieve compliance with clean water laws and pursuing federal litigation when they refuse.

In further pursuit of this passion, he attended the University of Georgia and earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health in 2003. He then went on to work for nearly 5 years for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. In 2007, he joined the team at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) as the organization’s Technical Programs Director. Effective January 2015, Jason assumed the role of Riverkeeper and serves as the organization’s lead river protection advocate and spokesperson.

Jason Ulseth serves as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, and served as Technical Programs Director at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Jason was recently elected as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

As a district supervisor, will advise local leadership on conservation issues and support the review of erosion, sediment, and pollution-control plans for proposed development.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from the University of Georgia. He lives in Johns Creek with his wife, Dawn, and their two children.

In 2007, he joined the CRK as Technical Programs Director. Effective January 2015, Jason assumed the role of Riverkeeper and serves as the organization’s lead river protection advocate and spokesperson.

Jason Ulseth serves as Riverkeeper for Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously worked as Technical Programs Director for the organization and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

Collected samples at four locations downstream of a spill site to determine whether the Chattahoochee River could reopen for the Fourth of July.

In 2007, he joined the team at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) as the organization’s Technical Programs Director. Jason assumed the role of Riverkeeper in 2015 and was appointed Executive Director in 2023. He is the organization’s lead river protection advocate and spokesperson.

Our Team - Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

Jason Ulseth is the executive director of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as Riverkeeper and as the organization’s technical programs director.

Said that Chattahoochee Riverkeeper collected downstream water samples after a sewage spill to determine whether the river could reopen.

Advocates for voluntary compliance with clean water laws before pursuing federal-court enforcement against noncompliant polluters.

- Advocates for voluntary compliance with clean water laws before pursuing federal-court enforcement against noncompliant polluters.

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Walter S. Rekuc Jr.

Zane Placie

- The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission was established in the 1930s after the Georgia Dust Bowl. 
- The Commission is in charge of conserving, improving, and protecting Georgia's natural resources, with a focus on soil and water. They run water quality improvement projects, operate and maintain dams, and conduct inspections anytime someone needs to conduct any land-disturbing activities.
- District Supervisors are responsible for providing local representation. District Supervisors work with the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to voice their local county needs.
- District Supervisors hold monthly meetings in their counties where citizens can give input on local resource priorities from state and federal assistance programs. 
- Each county is represented by at least two district supervisors, one appointed and one elected. SWCD Managers are unpaid. 

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