MGP Strategic Plan

Community Awareness
Build on our strengths and accomplishments to generate passion for our mission and raise the importance of greenways across a broader audience

Funding and Resource Development
Nurture and maximise existing donor relationships while expanding donor base

Land Acquisition and Protection
Explore and implement innovative land acquisition and protection approaches.

Project Development
Focus on disciplined execution of projects.

 
 

 Collaborations

Governmental Partners
MGP works closely with the following local units of governments to help facilitate, promote, establish green and open space within and across jurisdictional boundaries, in the Holland/ Zeeland Area:

City of Holland, City of Zeeland, Holland Charter Township, Park Township, & Zeeland Charter Township

Environmental Partners
MGP works with other key enviromental organizations in the Holland/Zeeland Area to create a common vision for a more sustainable eco-system. This effort is called GREENPRINT

Boy Scouts of America
MGP works with local scout troops to provide Eagle Scout project opportunities and troop community service projects. To-date MGP has built (5) viewing platforms, (6) Benches and (4) interpretive signs, & almost 1/2 mile of cleared trail, Since 2005 MGP has worked to help (6) Scouts complete their Eagle Scout projects.

Local Corporations and Business
MGP works with local corporations and business to promote team building, organization and personal fulfilment of community service/volunteer hours. Some of the projects that groups have done for us include:

  • River Clearing - Cleaning natural and other debris out of sections of the Macatawa River, for a cleaner river and enjoyable recreational waterway.
  • Path Clearing - Clearing informal pathways to help MGP in the development of future pathways and bikepaths.
  • Path Construction Projects - Construction of actual pathway materials, boardwalks, and installation of varrious site amenities that accompany these type of projects. 

     
 

 
MGP Organizational Focus
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