Founded in 1991, the Conservancy began as a standing committee of Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy. The Livingston Land Conservancy is now a private, non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization working to protect the natural heritage and rural character of the Greater Livingston County Area. In recent years, the fastest growing means of protecting land has been through the use of conservation easements, a legal agreement between a private landowner and a land trust that permanently limits the scope and type of development while leaving the land in private ownership. LLC funds their land protection activities through private donations, gifts from corporations and foundations, and memberships. Download a current version of our bylaws.

Board of Directors for 2011-2012
Interested in becoming a board member? Email us at:
info@livingstonlandconservancy.org
 

Roy Schwarz, PhD - President
Marion Township
B.S. in Biology – Marietta College
M.S. in Biology – Fairleigh Dickinson University
PhD in Pharmacology – Ohio State University
Has worked extensively in the field of pharmaceutical research with Parke-Davis and then Pfizer.  His research has been widely published.  He currently serves as an adjunct assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy at U of M and also teaches Biology at Schoolcraft College.  He enjoys photography, nature/wildlife, and sports.

Sara Thomas - Vice President
Genoa Township
B.A. Michigan State University - Criminal Justice/Psychology
Founding member  – Livingston Land Conservancy
Conservation Chair & founding member – Sierra Club/Crossroads Group
Recepient of: National Conservation Medal – Daughters of the American Revolution
Green Tree Award – Huron Valley Girl Scout Council
State Service Award – Sierra Club/Mackinac Chapter
Sara has been involved with environmental issues for over 22 years and has received additional training/education on a wide variety of environmental topics.

Patti Nicholson - Secretary
Putnam Township
B.S. Landscape Design – South Dakota State University
AICP certification in planning
Currently a work-at-home mother. She has been employed in a variety of local government land use positions in different parts of the country, most recently with the City of Farmington Hills. She has expertise in tree protection ordinances, historic preservation, farmland preservation, and protection of first amendment rights through sign ordinances.  She is also a Master Gardener volunteer through MSU Extension and is a member of the Putnam Township Wetland Board of Review.

Gary Edwards - Treasurer
Tyrone Township
B.S. Mechanical Engineering – GMI (Kettering)
M.B.A Operations Research - University of Michigan
Retired in 2008 from GM as Director of Advanced Vehicle Development.  Has taken the course work in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes as well as the Green Realtor course through the Nat. Assoc. of Realtors. Part-time realtor at Crystal Mountain Resort and also serves on two homeowners associations at the resort. Enjoys water and snow skiing, tennis and exploring nature.

Bob Henshaw
Oceola Township
Attended Ferris State College – Associates Degree in General Printing, Certificate in Printing Management and Supervision.  Has completed courses in Watershed Management & Citizen Planner and has attended workshops by the Michigan Townships Association.  Bob has extensive employment experience in commercial printing.  Currently is a Trustee on the Oceola Township Board.  Spends time attending to small scale farming, fishing, hunting, woodcarving and photography.