The Parks and Recreation Division's Green Initiatives Committee is charged with the following:

• Coordinate roll out of state wide initiatives
• Designate test parks for implementation of trial initiatives
• Serve as contact for the field concerning Green Initiatives Program
• Identify educational opportunities for staff and public
• Research and identify funding sources to support Green Initiatives program
• Serve as contact with DMB concerning contracting of green products.
• Evaluate and quantify success or initiatives.

Visit these web pages to learn more about on-going pilot programs, find out more about each effort and sample additional locations where you can join our efforts to be more "green."

The Committee is chaired by Dan Lord, Planning Coordinator and ADA Coordinator. Members include:

• Chris Cope, Wells State Park and Cedar River State Harbor Supervisor
• Karen Edlin, DEQ Program Specialist
• Ray Fahlsing, Stewardship Resource Analyst
• Carl Lindell, Bay City District Supervisor
• Tim Machowicz, Sleepy Hollow State Park Supervisor
• Paul Petersen, State Harbors Program Coordinator
• Anna Sylvester, Roscommon District Supervisor