In 2022, Oakland County Parks created a Chief of Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resources position within the park system, as well as a Sustainability Committee made up of staff and Commissioners to guide sustainability practices and investments within the park system. Each of the Park Action Plans has a section on sustainability, and all projects have a sustainability review before making recommendations for scopes or bidding contracts.

Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resources Stewardship are a core value in OCP's 2023-27 Recreation plan. OCP is guided by our vision and mission and implements sustainable actions consistent with our core values to plan, build, and operate our parks and services in a sustainable manner while collaborating with local communities and care for the natural environment, preserve land and open space for future generations, meet current recreation needs without compromising the future and build community resilience to climate change.

Oakland County Parks coordinates sustainability related projects with the County Executive - Office of Sustainability.

• OCP Goals
• Oakland County seeks to protect the environment, reduce carbon pollution, keep our water and lakes safe and conserve natural resources
  • Oakland County Sustainability Plan
  • Moving Sustainability Forward Story Map
  • Oakland County’s current Environmental Sustainability indicators that measure progress toward our goals

Environmental Sustainability Committee Commissioners