Who We Are

Theย Kalamazoo River Watershed Public Advisory Councilย (PAC) is a group of local citizens representing a variety of stakeholders throughout the Kalamazoo River Area of Concern (AOC): business people, agricultural interests, landowners, hunting and fishing groups, local governmental units, public health agencies, educators, conservationists, and environmental activists. The PAC was established in Mayย 1993ย to assist and advise the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Remedial Action Plan (RAP) team with the development of the RAP, a plan to restore and protect the Kalamazoo River. PAC members are liaisons between the public and the RAP process. Additionally, PAC subcommittees develop strategies to enhance communication, public relations, and project funding. More information about the Kalamazoo River AOC is available from the US Environmental Protection Agencyย here, and from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)ย here. Our bylaws can be viewed here.

Theย Kalamazoo River Watershed Councilย (KRWC) is the assumed name of the Kalamazoo River PAC, and was incorporated as a 501 C3 Non Profit under the name of the Kalamazoo River Watershed Public Advisory Council inย 1998. The KRWC plays an important role in many watershed-wide initiatives, all with the long term protection, restoration, enjoyment and stewardship of the Kalamazoo River and its tributaries in mind.

The KRWC is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board meets monthly throughout the year and presently includes members of diverse professional backgrounds, several of whom contribute technical and scientific expertise. We strive to include board members that live in and represent various parts of the watershed. Our meetings are open to the public and typically take place virtually on the third Monday of each month. More information about attending a meeting can be found on the Events page.

Board Members:

Christine Kosmowski: President

Kenneth Kornheiser, DVM:Vice President

Dr. Steven L. Kohler: Treasurer

Renee Mulcrone, Ph.D.: Secretary

Shannan Deater:ย Director

Robert Shuchman, PhD.: Director

Malissa Miller:ย Director

Monica Day: Director

Ryan Reinke: Director

Stephen K. Hamilton, PhD: Directorย Emeritus

Staff:

Dr. Douglas McLaughlin, Watershed Council Executive Director: Email Doug

Bela Ballez, Program Director: Email Bela

Learn about opportunities to support the KRWC in its mission and vision today!