Leadership
A dedicated board of directors, the Executive Board, carries out the mission of Exploration Green Conservancy ("the Conservancy")
In addition, members of the Advisory Committee lend their expertise as subject matter experts to address specific issues.
The Conservancy's key partners provide a network of modern-day expertise in flood control, hydrology, conservation, environmental action design, and development of state-of-the-art recreation areas and facilities.
Plan your visit
What to do, see and learn
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Hike/bike/roller blade six miles of ADA compliant trails along five lakes.
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Scavenger Hunt
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Bird Watch
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Study Nature
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Mission Statement
Welcoming Nature to Our Neighborhood
The Exploration Green Conservancy mission is to create, maintain, and operate the Green's natural habitats and recreation facilities, support the use of the area for storm water management, and provide healthy lifestyle and environmental education opportunities for current and future residents of the community.
Key Objectives:
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Sponsor education efforts through partnerships with local schools and other groups to enhance the community's understanding of the benefits of natural habitats, wildlife, environmental conservation, wetlands, and storm water management.
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Enhance the quality of life and outdoor experience for area residents.
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Provide abundant natural habitats for migrating and resident birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.
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Build and maintain trails for hiking, walking, jogging, and biking.
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Maintain functioning wetlands, lakes, and other water features.
Board of Directors
David Sharp
Chairman
Member of the Conservancy Board of Directors since 2019
Active in numerous conservation organizations
38-year career in the energy & petrochemical industry (retired)
Rich Sommer
Vice Chairman
Texas Master Naturalist
Volunteer with numerous conservation organizations
Amateur entomologist
32-year career as a software engineer in oil exploration (retired)
Gene Fisseler
Secretary
Texas Master Naturalist
Active in numerous conservation organizations
40-year career in the electricity industry (retired)
Jose Moguel
Treasurer
33-year career as a financial professional at NASA Johnson Space Center
Denis Galvin
Board Member
Texas Master Naturalist
Volunteer with numerous conservation organizations
Over 25 years of experience as an IT professional and academic librarian
Anthea Guest
Board Member
Member, Clear Lake City Water Authority Board
Lisa Martinez
Board Member
Texas Master Naturalist
24 years of experience as an educator
Thomas Morrow
Board Member
President, Clear Lake City Water Authority Board
Liz vanOrstrand
Board Member
Texas Master Naturalist
Five-year career as the Volunteer Coordinator for environmental non-profit organization
30-year career in the accounting industry (retired)
Paige Sommer
Board Member
Exploration Green volunteer since 2014
33 year career in petrochemical industry (retired)
Christie Taylor
Board Member
Wetlands Specialist
Texas Sea Grant/Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Donate
Creating the Green’s 200-acre park and conservation area has been a major undertaking. Unlike city or county-owned parks, the Conservancy must raise all the funds for the amenities and services offered - native trees and grass, hike and bike trails, educational programs, and other infrastructure like park benches and signage.
Would you like to help? We are always looking for people and organizations to provide financial support for the Green!