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Meet the Friends

Friends of the Flint River Watershed Board of Directors

 

 

The Friends of the Flint River Watershed, Inc. (FFRW) Board of Directors reflects the collaborative nature of the organization. The FFRW Board is composed of individuals from educational institutions, local government, local businesses, environmental groups, and concerned citizens who feel strongly that the Flint River and its tributaries are vital resources we all need to protect from pollution. The Board meets on the third Friday of every month.

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Tom Saxton, Chair of the Board

Mott Park Recreation Area

Darren Bagley, Board Secretary 

Michigan State University - Extension 

Edie Almasy, Board Treasurer

FFRW Flint River Trail Committee 

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Doug Schultz, Past Chair 

ROWE Professional Services Company

 

Patrick Linihan, Ex Officio Board Member 

Director, Genesee County Parks

Gavin Bodnar, Board Member

City of Flint

 

David Lawson, Board Member

Friends of For-Mar Foundation, Inc.​​

Paula Nas, Board Member

University of Michigan - Flint ​​

Darrin Raupp, Board Member

Genesee County Parks and Recreation

 
Shelley Spivack, Board Member

Youth Arts Unlooked

Juan Zuniga, Board Member

LISC Flint Office​​

About the Friends of The Flint River Watershed

The Friends of the Flint River Watershed, Inc. (Friends) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Flint River Watershed Coalition (FRWC), a program of Genesee County Parks and Recreation. Together, the Friends and FRWC work to protect, promote, and improve the Flint River ecosystem and its watershed to benefit plants, animals, individuals, businesses, and the community for all to enjoy and experience. Donations are tax-deductible. 

EIN: 38-3546239

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630 W. Kearsley St.

Flint, MI 48503

(810) 767-6490

flintriverfriends@gmail.com

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