Visitors to Wild River State Park can count on Chuck and his staff to respond to any concerns or complaints, making their stay more enjoyable. Enforcement activities focus on visitor safety and enjoyment as well as the protection of unique park resources. All park managers and specialists are DNR Level II officers with authority to make arrests and issue citations. On any given summer weekend night there may be 500 overnight guests in the park, making it the equivalent of a small town. Park staff encounter and deal with park visitors who inadvertently or deliberately are in violation of rules and policies.
Emergencies can range from injured horseback riders or cross country skiers to lost hikers.
Chuck is a member of the Almelund Fire and Rescue, who are the first responders to these emergencies. Communication with the public is an important activity at Wild River State Park. Chuck and his staff meet with various individuals and groups regarding park. Adjacent land owners, special interest groups, user groups, volunteers , and governmental officials are all stakeholders in the management of the park. Chuck meets regularly with the park support group, the Friends of Wild River, to keep them up to date on activities and management of the park.