My City August 2022

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Warren is proud of the work GCD does every day. “We work with residents and farmers – no matter how large or how small.”

GCD has a coor dinator who educates residents about invasive plant species. “She helps identify the species and maps it on a regional online tool called MI SIN,” says Warren, “and oers to connect people with a company that can treat it.” Warren is proud of the work GCD does every day. “We work with residents and farmers – no matter how large or how small,” the administrator shares. “ ey are welcome to reach out to us for assis tance.” GCD also helps farmers and growers by connecting them to state and federal programs which oer Cost Share

dollars for conservation implementation. One popular Farm Bill pro gram oered in Genesee County is the High Tunnel Initiative, which cost-shares seasonal high tunnel (hoop house) construction in Flint and the surrounding areas. “ e use of hoop houses extends the growing season,”Warren notes. Warren, a Flint native, has been the GCD administrator for nearly 11 years. “It’s the best job!” she exclaims. “Doing something I’m passionate about doesn’t feel like work. I, along with our Žve-member board of directors and sta are passionate about natural resources.” ®

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