Clear Water | Company
Our Focus
| We’re driven to maximize wood waste reuse & improve the environment. We believe a systemic, localized approach coordinating waste source, production, and use builds business and conservation operations. We focus on practical actions and use. Science-backed, proven solutions that make operations, financial, and environmental sense. |
What We Do
We serve our customers through three practice areas:
Wood Waste Utilization
We use it in projects and build use networks for others
Biochar
We use it in projects and build uses/sales pipelines for others.
Water Quality
We design/deploy solutions removing pollutants from runoff and impaired water.
We Know Waste Utilization
Sourcing it. Repurposing it. Using it.
We work with all stakeholders in the wood waste cycle.
We source, repurpose, and use wood waste in our environmental projects.
We bring all the pieces together, making it work for everyone.
The science. Making it, using it, selling it.
Operations, financial, and environmental risks & rewards.
We Know Biochar
Details are key.
Execution Leadership
Making It Happen.
Turning policy/strategy into positive outcomes.
20+ yrs. experience in environmental science and launching new ideas.
Managing stakeholder complexities in waste, agriculture, and urban conservation.
Our Leaders
Ian Roback
Founder / Technical Expert
715.828.6123
Ian is a technology and practice innovator in wood waste management and nutrient pollution reduction. He’s the founder of Clear Water Nitrate Reduction and a technical expert in denitrification practices for agricultural/stormwater runoff, ecosystem services, and the production and use of carbon-based materials. He holds two (2) patents for his denitrification solution, and he’s certified by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a Technical Service Provider in Wetland Creation. Ian has a master’s degree in natural resources and a second master’s degree in sustainable development from American University, Washington, DC.
Marshall Erickson
Operations / Business Development
612.850.3006
Marshall is a strategy, operations, and business development leader with in-depth knowledge of conservation practices. He leads business development and operations for Clear Water. Marketing, selling, developing, and deploying innovative solutions across our three practices. He delivers a unique blend of technical aptitude and business skills to Clear Water and our customers. Prior to Clear Water, Marshall successfully launched and led numerous new ventures and complex projects in executive roles. Marshall holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth MN and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.