Ensuring a Sustainable Future

Big River Park Conservancy, a 501(c)3, and Ducks Unlimited seek to ensure a sustainable future for the Mississippi River wetlands and serve the ever-growing recreational and outdoor needs of the region. After purchasing the 1,500 acres of land, the Conservancy’s focus now turns on restoring, enhancing and protecting the park.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Chris Ware

BOARD MEMBERS:
• Dow McVean - President of McVean Trading and Investments
• Bert Robinson - President of G.A. Robinson Land Company LLC
• Nick Nunn - Chief Investment Officer, Security Bancorp
• Alice Hudson Pell – Executive Director, TennGreen Land Conservancy
• Charles F. Newman – Member, Burch, Porter & Johnson
• Jim Jackson – Director of Tourism, City of West Memphis
• Paul Luker - Planning Director, City of Lakeland
• Darin Blunck – CFO, Ducks Unlimited and Managing Member of Ducks Unlimited Lands, LLC
• Amy Batson – Chief Fundraising Officer, Ducks Unlimited, Retired
• Chris Ware – Member, Heirloom Law