New Faces at ISN!

Fields Ratliff

Habitat Management Specialist

Fields joins ISN in the newly created position of Habitat Management Specialist. With recent grant funding calling for additional treatment throughout our four county service area, there was a need for somebody to tackle those projects head on! Fields will be wearing several hats within the network but coordinating treatment efforts, with a focus on Benzie and Manistee counties, is a priority. Additionally, his efforts will be directed toward managing the seasonal crew, contacting stakeholders, and assisting with the collection and reporting of critical invasive species data. 

With a diverse background in natural resources management throughout the region, Fields will be a great asset to the ISN team. Read his bio on our website!

Contact Information:

(231)941-0960 x26

fratliff@gtcd.org

Miriam Owsley

Outreach Assistant

Starting as a part-time employee, Miriam is already essential to the expansion of ISN's outreach efforts! A major part of the work we do is reaching out to potential new partners and stakeholders. Miriam will be focusing on making those connections throughout the region, contacting folks from Lake Associations to City Managers (and everywhere in between). Apart from direct outreach, she will also be involved with growing Go Beyond Beauty, coordinating volunteer events, and developing new materials. 

Read more about Miriam and her connection to this region on our website! ISN is excited to have her on board. 

mowsley@gtcd.org

Grand Traverse Conservation District

1450 Cass Road

Traverse City, Michigan 49685

231-941-0960