The Raisin River Watershed Council (RRWC) are searching for a Development Director to help with the organizations fundraising needs. This position is responsible for development and implementation of an annual fundraising plan including developing funding support from foundations and other funding sources, and providing support during the grant application process. Full job description and application details here.
The Legacy Land Conservancy is seeking a full-time Preserve Stewardship Manager to manage the conservancy's fee owned properties and preserves. This position is responsible for writing and executing the management plans, developing annual budgets and work plans, directly managing the properties, hiring seasonal crew to assist with managing the preserves, organizing volunteer workdays and other engagement opportunities. Click here for full job description and application details.
The Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance seeks a full-time Office Coordinator to support MTGA through a variety of administrative, clerical, and financial tasks. This position is responsible for organizational data entry and record keeping and maintaining financial transactions and records. Click here for full job description and application details.
The Six Rivers Land Conservancy is seeking a part-time GIS/Water Quality intern (paid) who will develop general baseline metrics for a project involving the Belle River Watershed in southeast Michigan. Click here for full job description and application details.
The Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails (TART) is seeking a Trail Planner to lead trail planning efforts through all stages of trail development and maintenance. This position is responsible for the development and management of trail planning and maintenance efforts as well as the cultivation and support of partnerships that promote non-motorized recreation and transportation efforts across the TART Trails network. Follow the link above for full job description and application details.
The Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is seeking a part-time Lands Program Manager to protect and acquire new conservation lands and manage 64 currently protected properties across the UP. This position is responsible for creating an implementing a land management plan, conservation easement management, land project acquisition and management. Follow the link above for the full job description and application details.
The Trust for Public Land is seeking a full-time Ohio State Director responsible for developing and leading The Trust for Public Land’s programmatic activities for Ohio. The State Director manages and mentors the operations staff and works in close collaboration with the State Director of Philanthropy to raise funding to support the office’s programs and operating costs. The State Director is also responsible for working with public/non-profit partners, major donors, the local Advisory Board, and others within the TPL organization to enhance opportunities for success of the office and its program.
Little Forks Conservancy is seeking a full-time Land Conservation Specialist to develop, structure, and close land protection projects along with managing an existing portfolio of conservation easements. This position will also assist with the Conservancy’s Conservation@Home program and other community conservation projects. Applications will be accepted through July 19, 2021.
Each year Heart of the Lakes' Board of Directors has the honor of awarding individuals who have gone above and beyond in their volunteerism and leadership for the conservation community. This year we celebrate the Conservation Hero. The Board has selected two individuals from several nominations — congratulations to Jim Lloyd and Sara Woodruff! We celebrate these Conservation Heroes for their dedication to protecting and promoting Michigan's land and water. We applaud them for going above and beyond — demonstrating passion, courage, and tenacity in tackling some of the vital challenges in protecting Michigan's natural resources. Jim is a long-time volunteer and board member at Six Rivers Land Conservancy. He has been instrumental in the conservation community while promoting outdoor recreation in Southeast Michigan. Over the years, Jim has united the Southeast Michigan land conservancies through board gatherings, supported conservation and recreation efforts through his membership with the Trails, Water and Land Alliance in Oakland County, stepped in to manage Six Rivers' Adventure League program, as well as led the effort to assist with a merger between Six Rivers and the former Highland Conservancy. Jim has committed countless hours to the conservancy and the protection of land and water in SE Michigan, including his own property. Throughout her role as creative director at Lake Effect Digital in Traverse City, Sara was the creative force behind numerous outreach campaigns telling the stories of Michigan's land and water. She found so much passion in being a part of the preservation of Michigan's beautiful resources.
Sara has worked with the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Heart of the Lakes, Huron Pines, Leelanau Conservancy, Little Traverse Conservancy, Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy, and many others. She has consistently dedicated much of her heart to advance the efforts of Michigan's land conservancies. In addition to her work at Lake Effect, Sara has also volunteered her time and talents for several years to the Fresh Coast Film Festival, which celebrates the water-rich environment and resilient spirit of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest. Sara and her dog Lou have always had a grand love for Michigan's outdoors and she pulls much of her inspiration from having regularly ventured on lands protected by our members and friends. Michigan State Parks to Receive $250 Million in Federal Funding Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced $250 million will be invested into Michigan’s State Parks to address infrastructure needs. This monumental investment, which is part of the American Rescue Plan, comes at a time when we are experiencing record-breaking attendance and use of our public spaces met with limited funding. According to the Michigan DNR FY 2021 Capital Outlay Five-Year Plan, the Michigan DNR Parks and Recreation Department has identified and documented the need for 558 priority renovation and upgrade projects, estimated at a cost of $278 million. News of this funding will support nearly all of those needs. “Addressing the backlog of infrastructure needs within our State Parks has been a goal of many organizations for a number of years. This investment will not only help Michigan’s State Parks but in the long run, it will truly help all parks in the state. By meeting the needs of the State Parks, your local city, township, county, and regional park systems will now be priority recipients of grant funding and other alternative sources. This is a huge win for all Michigan residents and will provide safe, accessible, and inclusive park systems for all,” said Clay Summers, Executive Director of mParks. The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light how parks, trails, and public lands shape public health. Michiganders found respite in their neighborhood parks; people developed daily routines of walking local trails, taking their children to playgrounds, and connecting with each other safely outdoors. “With more public land than any state east of the Mississippi, outdoor recreation plays a vital role in the mental and physical health of every Michigander. While physical activity has long been established as having a positive effect on people with mental health challenges, studies have found that effect increases significantly in an outdoor setting versus indoor,” said Jonathan Jarosz, Executive Director, Heart of the Lakes. While the benefits of the outdoors have been touted for years, the investments have not always matched. As outdoor recreation and park use continues to increase, park systems are struggling to keep up with infrastructure needs and staffing. “Investments in outdoor recreation, the businesses and organizations who support them, play an extremely vital role in how thriving communities do their best work for the health outcomes of their people,” added Jarosz. mParks, Heart of the Lakes, and Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance are excited to be part of the tremendous announcement. Michigan’s public spaces have been serving its residents for years and this is an opportunity to give back to those places. “Last year, Michiganders showed up in droves to their local parks and trails. They were demonstrating the importance of these outdoor places in their time of need – and making it clear that they use these parks, trails, and open spaces to invest in their own physical and mental health. It’s time for the state to invest in the critical infrastructure needs of these special recreational assets. I’m delighted to see that the Governor is making this a priority – and this significant investment will benefit today’s users and generations to come,” commented Andrea LaFontaine, Executive Director, Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance. New Report Highlights Economic Benefits of Outdoor Recreation Outdoor business alliances across the country — known as the State Outdoor Business Alliance Network (SOBAN) — have joined forces to elevate the vital importance of a thriving outdoor industry. A new report highlights the many ways that communities across the country benefit from increased investment in outdoor recreation. Outdoor recreation in Michigan generates 26.6 billion in consumer spending and employs 232 thousand individuals. Nationwide, in 2019, outdoor recreation employed almost 5.2 million people who earned more than $226.3 billion dollars. The report shares information from states around the country that illustrates the positive benefits of the outdoor recreation economy. |
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