7/19/14 - A local man is going back to his roots when it comes to the planning, implementation and monitoring of natural resources within Huron Clinton Metroparks. Ryan Colliton of Highland Township serves as the Stewardship Coordinator for the regional park system that consists of 13 parks covering 25,000 acres. He was hired this year and works to ensure that the Metroparks not only maintain, but improve native habitats for native species with a focus on rare and protected species. Officials say Colliton brings more than a decade of experience as a natural resources manager in the private and public sectors, as well as certifications in wetland delineation, pesticide use, prescribed fire and the use of Geographic Information Systems for natural resources management. Colliton also has a heavy background in overseeing improvements of grasslands, forest, wetlands and cold-water streams. Colliton says heâs proud to be back in the area where he grew up, adding itâs âan honor to work for an agency and community that acknowledges and understands its role as a steward of natural resources and strives to continually improve its management of those resources.â (JM)
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