The Keweenaw Land Trust announces the upcoming departure of Executive Director Evan McDonald.
Over his 20-year tenure with the organization, McDonald has led the community-driven land trust to become a well- respected conservation organization in the area with about 8,000 acres of land under permanent protection across the western Upper Peninsula, including nearly 10 miles of undeveloped Lake Superior shoreline.
KLT stewards many well-known and beloved local properties that provide permanent access for low-impact public recreation across Houghton, Keweenaw, and Baraga counties. Holdings include Hungarian Falls, Boston Pond, Paavola Wetlands, multiple properties on the Abbaye Peninsula of Baraga County, and recently Silver Island in Keweenaw County.
Under McDonald’s leadership, KLT has gained accreditation from the Land Trust Alliance, a distinction reserved for land trusts that operate with the highest professional standards in terms of governance and financial management.
“We are grateful for Evan’s outstanding contributions,” said Steph Tubman, President of the Board. “This transition marks an exciting opportunity to build upon our successes and protect the places we love.”
KLT has formed a committee to initiate a national search for the organization’s next executive director. The committee expects to post the job listing in Spring 2024, with the successful candidate taking on the role by January 2025.
During the search, KLT Project Specialist Patricia Toczydlowski will serve as interim executive director. Toczydlowski has been involved with KLT since its founding. She was chosen for the role because of her history with the organization and her strong understanding of the organization’s operations.
All those who are interested in learning more about KLT are invited to attend the organization’s annual meeting on Tuesday, November 7 at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. The meeting will begin with a social and refreshments at 5:45pm and the formal program at 6:30pm. As part of the program, McDonald will share his insights on the past, present, and future of the organization.
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