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Board of Directors

Our leadership team guides our mission and ensures effective conservation efforts.

Andrew Truax
Director Chair

Term Expiration: 2028

Tom Allan
Director Treasurer

Term Expiration: 2026

Rich Hanna
Director

Term Expiration: 2028

Chuck Cullip
Director

Term Expiration: 2028

VACANT
Director

Term Expiration:

Associate Director Position #1
Vacant
Associate Director Position #2
Vacant

Seeking District Directors and
Associate Directors

The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Board Directors or Associate Directors! Board Directors are vital, elected positions, much like a school board member or county commissioner, and they play a crucial role in guiding our conservation efforts. Conservation District's are led by 5 elected Board Director's and CLMCD allows for 2 Associate Board Members (non elected and non voting).

What We're Looking For:
We're looking for individuals who have a deep passion for natural resource conservation and a strong connection to our community. As a Board Director, you'll be instrumental in steering the Conservation District, utilizing our mission, conservation needs assessment, and strategic plan to make a real impact.

Your Role as a Board Director:
Serving as a Board Director is an incredibly rewarding experience. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Attending monthly meetings to shape the direction of our programs.
  • Engaging in community outreach to gather valuable feedback on our projects and promote District activities.
  • Contributing to committees that align with your interests and skills.
  • Advocating for conservation funding by connecting with elected leaders.
  • Participating in training sessions to enhance your effectiveness.
  • Representing CLMCD at Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) annual meetings and regional gatherings.
  • Collaborating with the Executive Director on exciting initiatives like public relations, marketing, strategic planning, budgeting, human resources, and project development.

The time commitment for these fulfilling activities is approximately 4 hours per month.

Term Information:

Board Director
terms are four years long. If you're appointed to fill a vacancy, you'll serve until the next election to complete the term.
Associate Director terms are at the pleasure of the Board Directors. Associate Directors are approved by majority vote of the Board of Directors.

*Both Board Directors and Associate Directors must be legal residents of Chippewa, Luce, or Mackinac County.

Ready to make a difference in our community and for our natural resources? We'd love to hear from you!

Submit your letter if Interest here!

Info

Conservation districts are a governmental subdivision of this state, and a public body - corporate and political, created by referendum of the people within the district boundaries under provisions of the Soil Conservation District Law, Public Act 297 of 1937. Today conservation districts are overseen by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development with each being administered by a publicly elected board of directors as defined by the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended.  Conservation districts are local providers of natural resource management services that help citizens implement conservation on their land and protect the environment for a cleaner, healthier, and economically stronger Michigan. The primary goal of a conservation district is to address the most critical local resource concerns.  Currently, Michigan has 75 conservation districts, which are generally organized along county boundaries.

Contact Us

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Main Office
2847 Ashmun St. Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
Newberry Field Office
405 Newberry Ave. Newberry, MI 49868
*This office is not staffed and by appointment only
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Closed all Federal Holidays
Office Hours are subject to change due to staff field responsibilities
Contact Info
clmcd@macd.org
+1 (906) 635-1278
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