Janet Aune holds a Ph.D. in Biology and brings a life-time of professional experience, with notable honors, to bear on regional water and environmental matters.  Ms. Aune made major contributions to science and education as Vice-President for Academic Services at the University of Texas Southwestern Health Science Center at Dallas.  Earlier in her career, she was Professor of Biology at Texas Women’s University.  Janet received scholarships from, and served on review panels for, the National Science Foundation.  In recent years, Janet has enjoyed cattle ranching and community service activities.  Currently serving on the Board for Denton County Soil & Water Conservation District, as a Trustee of the Upper Trinity Conservation Trust, and being on the Watershed Protection Committee allows Ms. Aune to address her passion for a healthy environment and protection of water quality in the streams and lakes of this region.

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