• The bylaws of this nonprofit organization specify that The Land be preserved primarily for the use, education, and healing of women and girls, and for women-only and womencentered events.
  • Programs, gatherings, and events on The Land will be community-generated and organized, not sponsored by WWTLC.
  • The WWTLC board of directors will review and evaluate all proposals for gatherings and events against an established set of criteria that is documented in the organization’s bylaws.
  • Approved events will be held on The Land for a fee, which will generate some of the revenue needed to cover taxes, insurance, and upkeep.
  • What kind of infrastructure exists on The Land today; what kinds of improvements
    exist?
    There are intentionally no above-ground structures, but a lot of important and diverse infrastructure underground. Above ground, there are three-fourths of a mile of blacktop to make The Land more accessible. In the summer of 2018, a concrete shower pad was installed for new, accessible showers in the former DART area.
  • How will The Land be maintained between uses? What is the plan for sustaining The
    Land with multiple uses per year?
    Stewardship and preservation of The Land are central to the mission of WWTLC. The WWTLC Land Stewardship Team continues to build our knowledge base by tapping the deep knowledge of MichFest women, as well as consulting with conservancy organizations and other experts. This information is crucial for conserving The Land and planning for sustainable land use. These are priorities for us and will be part of the ongoing planning
    process for the Land Stewardship Team.
  • Will there be a physical presence on The Land year-round? This is a long-term goal for WWTLC, but the answer to this question is unknown at this time. Attainment of this goal will be largely dependent upon financial ability to provide structures to support a full-time residence on The Land. If a caretaker is hired at some point in the future, the position will be advertised via our email list, Facebook page, and website. In the interim, WWTLC has implemented two programs to help monitor The Land:
    • Land Host program during the summer months, where 2-4 women sign up to volunteer to serve as hosts for a period of time (e.g., a weekend or a week, or more). Camping is very rustic and primitive during these times.
    • Land Watch program (year-round) where women sign up for day trips to The Land to observe various conditions and attributes that are present, and report findings back to the Land Stewardship committee. Examples of some things that might be observed on a Land Watch tour of duty include fallen trees, damage to wells, excessive wear and tear due to off-road activities, etc.
    • If you’re interested in volunteering in this capacity, please e-mail us at info@wwtlc.org