JCCD Staff

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Jackson Conservation District Staff (l-r) Cecilia Govrik, Zac Smith, Mike Rubley, Andrew Gust, Lori Fitzgibbons, Alison Rauss

Lori Fitzgibbons, Administrator — Lori Fitzgibbons handles the day-to-day operations at JCCD.

Cecilia Govrik, Watershed Coordinator — Cecilia Govrik is the Watershed Coordinator for the Upper Grand River Implementation Project (UGRIP).  Cecilia works to educate the public about watershed issues and promote watershed protection in problem areas of the Upper Grand River Watershed.

Zac Smith, Conservation Technician — Zac Smith is the Specialist for the Conservation Technical Assistance Initiative (CTAI).  Zac works with landowners to implement conservation practices under the USDA’s Farm Bill.

Mike Rubley, Groundwater Technician — Mike Rubley is the Water Technician with the Michigan Water Stewardship Program (MWSP).  Mike works with agricultural producers to reduce the risks of groundwater contamination associated with the use of pesticides and nitrogen fertilizers.

Alison Rauss, Upper Grand River Adopt-A-Stream Program Coordinator –  Alison Rauss is the Adopt-A-Stream Coordinator for the Upper Grand River Watershed.