Mr. Edward (Eddie) Paulsgrove graduated from Tulsa University in 1987 with a BS in Geology and was hired in 1992 as a Physical Science Technician by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District. Eddie accepted a position as a Geologist in the USACE Albuquerque District in 1994, which is when he and his wife moved to Rio Rancho. Eddie retired from USACE in 2013.

While working in the Albuquerque District, Eddie was involved in several fields including Geotechnical, Environmental, Hazardous/Toxic/Radiologic Waste, & Regulatory. He developed and reviewed numerous environmental documents pertaining to soil and groundwater sampling and mitigation. Also, as a Regulatory Project Manager, he administered and enforced Section 404 of the Clean Water Act within areas of New Mexico, specifically the middle Rio Grande, and the SSCAFCA jurisdictional boundary. He additionally volunteered for approximately 7 years as the District’s Individuals with Disabilities Program Manager.

Eddie was a frequent visitor during SSCAFCA board meetings and worked with SSCAFCA on large projects including the Sportsplex Dam and Black Arroyo Wildlife Park. He has spent considerable time in local arroyos and places high value on open space and arid ecosystems.

Since retiring, Eddie served on a Sandoval County science group/citizens advisory committee concerning an oil and gas production ordinance. He’s also investigated an apparent hazardous and radioactive waste disposal at the Rio Rancho Municipal Landfill. As a SSCAFCA board member, Eddie will be a strong supporter of transparency and accountability and will contribute to SSCAFCA’s record of flood control excellence as well as working to protect open spaces and enhance wildlife values and functions.

Eddie is a US Army veteran and honorably served from 1975-1978. He served as a paratrooper and a parachute rigger (personnel and equipment parachutes).