by Peter Grojean, FoGC Board President

Well, dear Friends, at the end of this year I will be leaving the board as President. This departure is overdue as I’ve been in this position for six years. It will be time for a new board President with a fresh point of view and new ideas to take over.  

I have learned so much and made so many new friends that I really can say that I received more out of the job than I put into it. I have had the great pleasure of working with dedicated and talented board members, volunteers and TPWD staff. Together we have accomplished much and we all can be very proud of what we have achieved. I consider our major accomplishments to be the Discovery Trail, the Children’s Nature Playscape and the Nathan and Anna Kallison Amphitheater (under construction). Additionally, we have received grants for the Front Country Savannah Restoration Project and re-construction of the JJR Trail. And, we started the annual Recharge Run which has raised many thousands of dollars to support the organization. 

As the Friends and TPWD go forward there is still much that can be accomplished to make Government Canyon State Natural Area more effective in accomplishing its mission. I look forward to being a contributing member of the Friend’s group and watching others do great things!!