John Linc Stine is the Director of the Environmental Health Division of the Minnesota Department of Health. He formerly served as section manager at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Waters and had responsibility for critical areas, floodplain management, shoreland management and wild and scenic rivers.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Minnesota, soil and water resources management.

City of residence: Maplewood

Member/supporter/Board member of FMR since: 2006

Favorite Mississippi River place: “I’ve always been a fan of the confluence with the Minnesota River, down in the floodplain. I’ve done a fair amount of hiking in there. I really love that stretch of the river between downtown Saint Paul and the Gorge. I’ve enjoyed being along the river, learning about the historic uses and watching how things have changed since the initial development.”

Personal: Married; wife Deb; two sons, aged 23 and 20.

Quote: “One of the things I like about FMR is its balance. The organization is interested in promoting the conservation and value of the river without alienating folks. The mission and the methods of the organization are what really interested me.”