About

Our Mission

The West Michigan Conservation Network (WMCN) is a partnership of environmental groups, educational institutions, governmental organizations, and private citizens working together to conserve and enhance our natural communities. The ultimate goal of the West Michigan Network is a sustainable, healthy natural habitat, benefiting both the native organisms and the people of West Michigan.

We have organized our strategies and work into the three primary categories noted below, with the following outcomes and indicators for each:

Restoration and Management

• Maintain and improve the ecosystem quality, function and resilience of a targeted group of sites within the WMCN service community.
• Maintain and/or enhance the ecosystem services and recreational opportunities for the benefit of citizens throughout the WMCN region.
• Strengthen the long-term success and effectiveness of restoration projects through complementary strategies.

Learning and Engagement

• Provide the public with access to cohesive, aligned and unbiased educational opportunities and materials on topics of greatest conservation concern.
• Provide all WMCN Partners with the opportunity to increase their organizational capacity and expertise through Network-coordinated trainings and tools.
• Provide additional conservation-themed presentations and events for the benefit of the WMCN and its Partners, as needed.

Structure and Function

• Ensure each WMCN member understand its responsibilities as a partner, its role in the organization, and the opportunities for participation in Network projects.
• Ensure the format of Network communication, interaction, and function is maximally-inclusive and implemented with the fewest possible logistical impediments.
• Ensure the Network’s data, finances, and progress toward desired outcomes is clear and made easily available to partners, stakeholders, and the public.

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Our Team

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Steering Committee