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Community Greenways Advisory Committee
The Waterford Township Community Greenways Advisory Committee was created by a resolution of the Township Board at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on December 12, 2022.
Community Greenways are an important component in the overall quailty of life for citizens of Waterford Township. Establishing a Community Greenways Advisory Committee helps ensure greenways are maintained and enhanced, and their use for leisure and recreation is promoted.
The Waterford Community Greenways Advisory Committee shall consist of five (5) members who are residents of Waterford Township, including one (1) member of the Board of Trustees who serves as a liaison from the committee to the Township Board, and four members who have interest in walkability, recreation issues, and infrastructure maintenance. Committee members shall be appointed by the Township Supervisor and approved by the Township Board for terms of three (3) years, with initial appointments allowed to be for less than three (3) years to provide for the staggering of terms.
If you are interested in serving on the Community Greenways Advisory Committee, please complete the application and return it with a copy of your resume to the Township Supervisor by email at supervisor@waterfordmi.gov. Your application will be considered in the event of a vacancy on the committee.
MISSION STATEMENT
Adopted by the Community Greenways Advisory Committee at a meeting in February 2024.
The mission of the Waterford Township Community Greenways Advisory Committee is to protect existing and promote the expansion of greenway spaces (non-motorized recreational pathways) throughout Waterford Township. A major focus is on the Riverwalk, to preserve and enhance this centerpiece, while connecting it with greenway space networks throughout the community, which will further link into greenway spaces in adjoining communities.
The Community Greenways Advisory Committee will execute this mission by:
1. Advising: studying reasonable needs for existing and planning future greenway spaces, and advising the Waterford Township Board of its recommendations
2. Oversight: periodically reviewing the condition of the Riverwalk and other greenway spaces to provide the Facilities and Operations group within the Township Department of Public Works with safety and general maintenance requests, and maintenance and capital expenditure budget recommendations
3. Seeking funding: searching for and assisting with applications for grants for greenway space improvements and expansion, including Township greenway space related budget recommendations
4. Increasing awareness: educating the community on the health and connectivity benefits of greenway spaces by creating, enhancing and maintaining public interest through promotional activities and fundraising events
5. Collaborating: to promote and sustain greenway spaces by closely collaborating with Township government teams and the Board, Friends of the Greenways members, community organizations and schools, and interested and involved community members
Community Greenways Advisory Committee Members
Current members as of February 2024
Roman Wasylkevych, Chairperson
Jacquelynn Brown, Secretary
Marie Hauswirth, Township Board Liaison
Bob Swartz
Jim Powers
CONTACT US
We appreciate your interest, and look forward to reviewing your comments and suggestions regarding the Riverwalk, community greenways, and bike other non-motorized pathways throughout the township.
Community Greenways Advisory Committee Contact Form - please note, this form will be sent to the appointed Community Greenways Advisory Commitee, not to Waterford Township staff. Any information submitted in this form will be sent to a private email address not monitored by Waterford Township staff.