Randy Sarver

Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Coordinator/QAQC Officer

In 2012 Randy returned to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources after teaching English for three years at Inner Mongolia University in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China. Before moving to China he worked for more than 18 years as a biologist for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and was the supervisor of a group of aquatic biologists who are responsible for assessing the health of river and stream aquatic communities throughout the state of Missouri.

“When I was growing up I loved the outdoors. As I became old enough to explore on my own it was guaranteed that I would come home muddy and wet with some kind of critter. I left from my hometown in Iowa to go to college in Missouri. Its was no surprise that I chose biology as a major. Eventually I found the Ozarks and fell in love with the forests and clear streams, decided to make my home in Missouri and have never regretted the decision. Randy and his wife now live in Jefferson City, Missouri. Besides canoeing, kayaking and swimming, he also enjoys traveling, gardening, a good book and motorcycle touring.

Randy holds a Master of Science degree from Missouri State University. His master thesis was a Survey of Ephemeroptera from North Fork River, Missouri. He also holds bachelor degrees in Biology and Education from Truman University.

Phone: (573) 522-8286

Email: Randy.Sarver@dnr.mo.gov