Summer Roberts
When I joined WCCD three years ago, I was drawn to our meaningful work and I remain continuously impressed by the creativity, passion, and support demonstrated by our team. However, despite all our effort and devotion, we would make little progress without all of you - our community. Your financial support via our millage as well as your volunteer efforts allow us to expand and develop programs and services to address the most pressing natural resource concerns expressed by Washtenaw County residents. Our 2022-2026 Strategic Plan outlines goals and objectives for how we plan to build on these achievements and we invite you to consider joining our Board of Directors or Committees to play a direct role in the development and future of the WCCD.
I relished my time as your Community Forester and I am eager to step into a role with a broader focus on advancing the services and programs delivered by the WCCD for our residents. We invite you to learn more about MIFarmLink, Michigan Climate Smart Farm Project (MCSFP), and Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), all relatively new initiatives bringing additional funding into Washtenaw County and beyond to support farmers, increase food security, mitigate climate change impacts, and preserve farmland. I'm thrilled to continue working alongside our dedicated and passionate staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers to further our mission together. On behalf of the staff, we look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event, stopping by the office to borrow tools or equipment, or during a site visit through MAEAP or NRCS programs!
Summer Roberts
She/Her
Executive Director