Since its beginning in 2017, Lori has led the Duluth Area Collaborative Invasive Species Management Area (DCISMA) in South St. Louis County, Minnesota. She coordinates efforts for landscape-scale conservation to advance common goals of diverse partners who help citizens and communities protect lands from the damages caused by invasive species. Her main duties include: fostering multi-jurisdictional partnerships, organizing field work, educating, administrative tasks, and facilitating meetings.