St. Clair County Parks Department has had a change of leadership. Mark Brochu has retired after 26 years as Director of County Parks. Nancy Winzer has stepped in as the new Director.
Brochu is credited with developing the Wadhams to Avoca Trail. He also oversaw $13 million in improvements to the county parks system. Over his tenure, the county parks system grew to seven unique parks.
Winzer already has a job as Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Port Huron. She will be keeping that job while also directing the County Parks. Winzer has been the Port Huron Parks and Recreation Director since 2010 and has earned a slew of regional and state awards for her many accomplishments in providing a variety of recreational opportunities for all abilities and age groups in the Blue Water area.
The St. Clair County Parks department has a few projects lined up for the near future. They are developing a six-acre parcel on the North Channel of the St. Clair River near Algonac. There is also a disc golf course going in at Columbus County Park, along with several other enhancements throughout the park system.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
