Join Our Team
Leading Towards a Future of Clean Water
In addition to welcoming new members to the Lower Sugar River Watershed Association, we’re looking for those special people who choose to step up and take a leadership role. Below is information about our Board of Directors and Action Teams. If one of these seems like the perfect place for you, please email us at info@lsrwa.org or call Susan Lehnhardt at 608.558.5941.
The Lower Sugar River Watershed Association was formed in 2011 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Corporation. Governance of the Corporation comes from the Board of Directors (BoD). Currently, the LSRWA Board consists of a core group of volunteers. The Board of Directors is a fully elected body.
Board of Directors
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The Board of Directors members are elected from the general LSRWA membership at the first annual meeting of the year. Board Directors serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-election for one additional consecutive term. Terms are staggered to ensure leadership continuity.
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The purpose of the BoD is to provide guidance and set the direction for the management and stewardship of the LSRWA through the development and establishment of vision, policy, and strategic plans for the association. All matters addressed by the BoD need to be within the framework, scope, and parameters of the mission and the By-Laws, in keeping with federal, state, and local laws, legislation, and regulations which govern not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, and within generally accepted industry and ethical standards, guidelines, and practices.
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Be informed of all active Board projects and initiatives
Attend meetings and be prepared
Participate actively and wisely
Commit to being “part of the team”
Share their ideas, thoughts, and perspectives no matter how congruent or divergent they may seem from the whole group
Help to create and sustain an organization of which we can all be proud
Action Teams
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The Organization Team is charged with developing relationships within the watershed and bringing in new members.
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This team is charged with maintaining the website, updating maps, and GIS services.
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The Science Team is focused on the science of watersheds, which includes the Citizen Science Programs.
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This team looks for ways to engage the schools and communities in the watershed.
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The Grant Writing Team is charged with locating and writing grants to fund various types of activities within the watershed.
