Katie Auwers

Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy

For more than two decades the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy in Traverse City, Michigan, has protected and cared for the regions natural, scenic, farm and forest lands. With the support of individual donors and foundations, volunteers, and the partnership and leadership of local, state, and federal agencies, we have protected over 38,000 acres of land and more than 114 miles of shoreline along the regions exceptional rivers, lakes and streams. Fully accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, the Conservancy is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with our own by-laws, policies, board, budget and staff. Our mission is to protect significant natural, scenic, and farm lands, and advance stewardship, now and for future generations. Our service area includes five counties in beautiful northern lower Michigan.