Natural Systems & Restoration, Bureau Chief
As chief of the Natural Systems and Restoration Bureau, Randy Smith oversees several District water quality and natural systems initiatives and programs within the Resource Management Division. His key responsibilities include providing leadership to the Environmental Flows and Levels Section, the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program, and the Resource Management Division Business Support Section.
Smith has worked at the District for more than 19 years. He managed the SWIM Program from 2015 to 2017. Prior to managing the SWIM Program, Smith was in the Project Management Office, where he oversaw several large initiatives, including the Lake Hancock Projects and the Cooperative Funding Initiative. He also spent time with the Environmental and Water Supply sections, where he managed water quality, natural system restoration, and water conservation projects.