I would think this is a universal gasp. You hear that the CFO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy stands accused of embezzling $40 million and think, what the hell? And then, in the next millisecond, something more pointed: How the hell? Jeff Williams, an expert from Grand Valley State University, has some potential answers. He […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been asked to take over the criminal probe into potential financial mismanagement at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. Michigan State Police opened an investigation last week after a law firm hired by the conservancy presented “evidence of financial wrongdoing” amid the suspension of Chief Financial Officer William A. Smith, according […]
When Deb Ryun was hired in 2009 to be the executive director of the St. Croix River Association, the organization had 300 members and an annual budget of $35,000. She was the first – and only – employee. As Ryun readies for retirement, the organization now known as Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix […]
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Those looking to venture outside and enjoy local nature preserves this month have a full slate of Little Traverse Conservancy events to look forward to. From a wildflower walk to star gazing, here’s what the conservancy has planned in May: Pine tree planting at the David H. Irish Nature Preserve When: 10 […]
Apr. 11—The Miami Conservancy District plans to increase the annual assessments for flood protection benefits for the first time in a dozen years, and the amounts — several thousands of dollars for some properties — have infuriated Hamilton City Council members. They want the Miami Conservancy District to pause for the moment ― including requesting […]