Why Choose Dr. Dena Krueger for Soil and Water Conservation?
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Dena was born and raised in Orlando, having strong ties to her community. After graduating from Boone High School, she attended Wesleyan College, obtaining a biology degree, then went on to graduate from University of Florida with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1996.
Wife and mother
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Dena is happily married to her husband, Brent, who is an ordained minister and owner of DC/AC Air and Heat. She has a son in college and two step-children. Family is very important to Dena and Brent. Sitting down for dinner together every evening is a priority.
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Local Businesswoman
When she was 5 years old, Dena decided to become a veterinarian. In high school, she began working at Underhill Animal Hospital as a kennel assistant. Today, she is one of several veterinarians at the same practice providing quality care to Orlando pets. She also owns a pet hospice and end of life care house call business, serving Central Florida.
District 4
Orange County Soil and Water Conservation operates under the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and is divided into five districts. Each district elects a Soil and Water Conservation Supervisor who serves as an unpaid volunteer to act as directed by Florida Statute 582.02. District 4 is located in the southeast portion of Orange County.
582.02 Legislative policy and findings; purpose of districts.—
(1) It is the policy of the Legislature to promote the appropriate and efficient use of soil and water resources, protect water quality, prevent floodwater and sediment damage, preserve wildlife, protect public lands, and protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state.
(2) The Legislature finds that the farm, forest, and grazing lands; green spaces; recreational areas; and natural areas of the state are among the basic assets of the state and the conservation of these lands is necessary to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of its people and is in the public interest.
(3) The Legislature further finds that to ensure the conservation of the state’s farm, forest, and grazing lands; green spaces; recreational areas; and natural areas, and to conserve, protect, and use soil and water resources, it is necessary that appropriate land and water resources protection practices be implemented.
(4) The purpose of the soil and water conservation districts is to provide assistance, guidance, and education to landowners, land occupiers, the agricultural industry, and the general public in implementing land and water resource protection practices. The Legislature intends for soil and water conservation districts to work in conjunction with federal, state, and local agencies in all matters that implement the provisions of this chapter.
