Biography
Kate Graves brings over 25 years of experience in environmental stewardship, with a diverse background spanning reclamation, revegetation, erosion control, and environmental compliance across mining, oil and gas, energy infrastructure, and agricultural sectors. A graduate of Colorado State University, Kate holds both a B.S. in Soil and Crop Sciences and a Master of Natural Resource Stewardship (MNRS) in Rangeland Science.
Kate is a well-rounded environmental generalist with a focused passion for soil health, native grasses, and ecosystem function. A lifelong resident of Colorado’s northern Front Range, she has deep roots in the region, having managed operations for her family’s reclamation services company and hay/cattle enterprise, Native Seeders, until 2021. Her career includes serving as HSE Advisor – Reclamation & Stormwater at Anadarko/Oxy, and she now leads the Reclamation, Stewardship, and Environment division at Fortress Development Solutions in Greeley, CO.
Kate offers a unique and valuable perspective through her ability to connect industry professionals, landowners, and construction teams. She champions practical, ground-level education in restoration practices and advocates for increased cross-sector collaboration. Her mission is to bridge stakeholder understanding of the “why and how” behind successful revegetation efforts, ensuring that projects are not only compliant—but ecologically meaningful and sustainable.
Contact
- Email: kate.graves@fortressds.com