2026 Georgia General Election

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native who grew up fishing and boating on the Chattahoochee River. During his childhood, he developed a love and passion for the river and our natural environment. In further pursuit of this passion, he attended the University of Georgia and earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health in 2003.

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Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native who grew up fishing and boating on the Chattahoochee River. During his childhood, he developed a love and passion for the river and our natural environment. In further pursuit of this passion, he attended the University of Georgia and earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health in 2003. He then went on to work for nearly 5 years for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

Jason is a graduate of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership, class of 2016. In 2019, Atlanta Magazine listed Jason as one of Atlanta’s Top 500 Most Powerful Leaders.

Jason and his wife, Dawn, currently reside in Johns Creek with their two children.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native. He earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental health from the University of Georgia. He lives in Johns Creek with his wife, Dawn, and their two children.

Who we are - Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District

In 2007, he joined the team at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) as the organization’s Technical Programs Director. Effective January 2015, Jason assumed the role of Riverkeeper and serves as the organization’s lead river protection advocate and spokesperson.

In 2007, he joined the team at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) as the organization’s Technical Programs Director. Effective January 2015, Jason assumed the role of Riverkeeper and serves as the organization’s lead river protection advocate and spokesperson. He also serves as CRK’s lead boat captain and is licensed by the United States Coast Guard as a Merchant Marine Officer to captain passenger vessels of up to 50 tons.

Jason is an expert in stormwater management and is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and a Georgia certified Design Professional and Trainer. He is also an elected District Supervisor of the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Jason serves as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as the organization’s technical programs director and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and a Georgia-certified Design Professional and Trainer.

We are proud to announce that CRK’s own Riverkeeper, Jason Ulseth, was recently elected as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

CRK Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth Elected District Supervisor of Soil and Water Conservation

Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
November 8, 2022 General Election Ballot
Name: Walter S. Rekuc (Incumbent)
Party: Non-Partisan
Occupation: Construction Project Manager
Address: 12070 Seasons Trace, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Email: wrekuc@aol.com
Qualifying Date: 03/09/2022
Name: Jason Ulseth (Incumbent)
Party: Non-Partisan
Occupation: Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Address: 3455 Stillridge Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Email: jasonulseth@gmail.com
Qualifying Date: 03/11/2022

Qualified Candidates List-updated 03.22.2022 (PDF)

Jason was elected as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor and was an incumbent candidate for the office in 2022.

CRK Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth elected District Supervisor of Soil ...

November 8, 2022 General Election Results

As of September 24, 2026, Jason Ulseth did not have a website or any information online.

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Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth said plant operators were unaware of the malfunction until his organization noticed untreated wastewater going into the river on Thursday.

"Samples were collected this morning at four locations downstream of the spill site," Ulseth said. "And we will have those results available tomorrow morning which would tell us if we're able to have the river open for the Fourth or not."

Update: Popular Stretch of Chattahoochee River Closed; Sewage Spill Impacts Holiday

We are proud to announce that CRK’s own Riverkeeper, Jason Ulseth, was recently elected as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. As a District Supervisor, Jason will advise local leadership on conservation issues and support the District in the review of erosion, sediment and pollution control plans for proposed development projects in Fulton County.

Conducted downstream water-quality sampling after a sewage spill to determine whether the Chattahoochee River could reopen for July 4.

Plans to advise local leaders on conservation and support the review of erosion, sediment, and pollution-control plans for proposed development projects.

- Conducted downstream water-quality sampling after a sewage spill to determine whether the Chattahoochee River could reopen for July 4.
- Plans to advise local leaders on conservation and support the review of erosion, sediment, and pollution-control plans for proposed development projects.

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Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native. He earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental health from the University of Georgia in 2003. He lives in Johns Creek with his wife, Dawn, and their two children.

Jason currently serves as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as the organization’s Technical Programs Director and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and a Georgia certified Design Professional and Trainer.

Jason serves as an elected Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

Jason Ulseth works as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as the organization's Technical Programs Director and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and a Georgia certified Design Professional and Trainer.

- As a district supervisor, approved a plan to update the district website with information on programming, initiatives, and community involvement.

- As a district supervisor, approved a work plan to advance erosion and stormwater management, stream-buffer protection, pollution prevention, and watershed-dam training.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native. He earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental health from the University of Georgia in 2003. He lives with his wife, Dawn, and their two children in Johns Creek.

Jason Ulseth works as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as the organization’s Technical Programs Director and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and a Georgia-certified Design Professional and Trainer.

Jason serves as an elected District Supervisor of the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District.

- Calls for reconsidering the termination of a United States Geological Survey facility lease, citing its water-monitoring services for Georgia communities.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native. He earned a bachelor's degree in environmental health from the University of Georgia. He lives in Johns Creek with his wife, Dawn, and their two children.

Jason Ulseth currently serves as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as the organization’s Technical Programs Director and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

Jason currently serves as an elected district supervisor for the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District.

- Advocates for voluntary compliance with clean water laws and federal court action against polluters who refuse to comply.
- Calls for addressing drinking-water and sewer-system problems together and stopping pollution violations at the R.M. Clayton wastewater treatment plant.

Jason Ulseth serves as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as the organization’s technical programs director and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

Jason was elected as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from the University of Georgia in 2003. He lives in Johns Creek with his wife, Dawn, and their two children.

Jason serves as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously worked as the organization’s Technical Programs Director and for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

Jason serves as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

- Advocates for voluntary compliance with clean-water laws before pursuing federal-court action against polluters who refuse to comply.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native who grew up fishing and boating on the Chattahoochee River. He earned a bachelor's degree in environmental health from the University of Georgia in 2003. He lives in Johns Creek with his wife, Dawn, and their two children.

Jason Ulseth serves as Riverkeeper for Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously worked as the organization’s Technical Programs Director and for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

Jason was elected to a second term as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in November 2022.

- Advocates working proactively with potential polluters to achieve compliance with clean water laws and pursuing federal litigation when they refuse.

Jason Ulseth serves as Riverkeeper at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, and served as Technical Programs Director at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Jason was recently elected as a Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

Jason Ulseth is a Georgia native. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from the University of Georgia. He lives in Johns Creek with his wife, Dawn, and their two children.

Jason Ulseth serves as Riverkeeper for Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously worked as Technical Programs Director for the organization and worked for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

Jason Ulseth is the executive director of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. He previously served as Riverkeeper and as the organization’s technical programs director.

- Advocates for voluntary compliance with clean water laws before pursuing federal-court enforcement against noncompliant polluters.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL/SPECIAL ELECTION CANDIDATE PARTY OCCUPATION INCUMBENT QUALIFIED BY DATE QUALIFIED GEORGIA SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR Zane Placie Nonpartisan Actuary No Fulton County 3.2.2026 Walter S. Rekuc Jr. Nonpartisan Engineer Yes Fulton County 3.5.2026

LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES 3/6/2026

Walter S. Rekuc Jr. works as an engineer.

Walter currently serves as a Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in Fulton County.

As of September 24, 2026, Walter S. Rekuc Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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As of September 24, 2026, Walter S. Rekuc Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Walter S. Rekuc Jr. is an elected Fulton County Soil & Water Conservation District supervisor.

Placie, a lifelong resident of Fulton County, has a background in environmental science and has been actively involved in local conservation initiatives. He believes that protecting natural resources is essential for the community's health and future prosperity.

Press Release: Zane Placie Running for Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

Sandy Springs, GA – Zane Placie, Sandy Springs resident and Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Fulton County, is contesting the election for Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, which will be held on November 3^{rd}.

Press Release: Zane Placie Running for Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor – Libertarian Party of Georgia

Zane Placie is a lifelong resident of Fulton County and lives in Sandy Springs. He has a background in environmental science and has been involved in local conservation initiatives.

Zane Placie Running for Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation ...

NOVEMBER 3, 2026
GENERAL/SPECIAL ELECTION CANDIDATE PARTY OCCUPATION INCUMBENT QUALIFIED BY
DATE
QUALIFIED
GEORGIA SOIL & WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SUPERVISOR
Zane Placie Nonpartisan Actuary No Fulton County 3.2.2026

LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES 3/7/2026 (Fulton County, GA)

It is not that I think everyone should be allowed to erode the soil as much as they want. Full respect for property rights entails an obligation not to degrade the property of others. However, I have no trust that a cabal of bureaucrats, who remain nameless and faceless to the public on account of their total obscurity, are doing their job the way we would want them to. It is rather more likely they are pushing the same progressive agenda that almost all bureaucrats do, and generally being annoying.

This is why I must run; to find out what exactly they are up to and check their excesses (or at least publicize them). I am Zane Placie, and I ask for your vote for Fulton County Soil and Water District Supervisor.

Zane Placie for Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor – Vote for me!

Plans to investigate district activities, examine alleged excesses, and publicize them.

- Plans to investigate district activities, examine alleged excesses, and publicize them.

"I am passionate about preserving our natural resources for future generations," said Placie. "As Supervisor, I will work tirelessly to promote sustainable practices that benefit both our environment and our local economy."

It is not that I think everyone should be allowed to erode the soil as much as they want. Full respect for property rights entails an obligation not to degrade the property of others. However, I have no trust that a cabal of bureaucrats, who remain nameless and faceless to the public on account of their total obscurity, are doing their job the way we would want them to.

Pledged to promote sustainable practices that benefit the environment and local economy.

Supports limiting soil erosion that degrades others' property.

- Pledged to promote sustainable practices that benefit the environment and local economy.
- Supports limiting soil erosion that degrades others' property.

As of September 24, 2026, Zane Placie’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Supports limiting soil erosion that degrades others' property.

- The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission was established in the 1930s after the Georgia Dust Bowl. 
- The Commission is in charge of conserving, improving, and protecting Georgia's natural resources, with a focus on soil and water. They run water quality improvement projects, operate and maintain dams, and conduct inspections anytime someone needs to conduct any land-disturbing activities.
- District Supervisors are responsible for providing local representation. District Supervisors work with the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to voice their local county needs.
- District Supervisors hold monthly meetings in their counties where citizens can give input on local resource priorities from state and federal assistance programs. 
- Each county is represented by at least two district supervisors, one appointed and one elected. SWCD Managers are unpaid. 

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