Rebecca O'Hearn

Volunteer Programs Manager

Hello! My name is Rebecca O’Hearn, and I am the Stream Team Program Supervisor for the Department of Conservation. I am originally from St. Louis County and moved to Columbia where I earned my Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife from the University of Missouri. My graduate thesis work focused on nutrients and fecal bacteria transport in Lake of the Ozarks.

For my first 13 years at MDC served as the Pollution Biologist. In that position I administered an inter-agency fish kill response program, monitored and conducted water quality research, and advised MDC on new and emerging pollution issues affecting aquatic life. Most of the fish kill cases I worked over the years originated with a call from a concerned citizen, some of them Stream Team volunteers. I’m a huge believer that citizens are the core of conservation, and that doing the work of conservation can be fun for everyone! I look forward to years of fun with Missouri Stream Team!

Due to limited staffing, responses for non-urgent inquiries may take up to two weeks. We appreciate your patience.

Phone: 1-800-781-1989

Email: StreamTeam@mdc.mo.gov