Steve Ahlstedt
- M.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Science (1984) – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- B.A. Biology, Geology, Environmental Studies (1973) – Alfred University, NY
Steve Ahlstedt is a retired biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey and for many years was a malacologist for the Tennessee Valley Authority. Mr. Ahlstedt is a certified SCUBA diver and frequently assists DBC on endangered freshwater mussel projects in the southeastern U.S. Mr. Ahlstedt has worked extensively with DBC as a Senior Ecologist for the past six years on a wide range of projects.

