The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking volunteers to serve on a Lower Boardman River Leadership Team - a new committee that will work to create a plan for the Boardman River in 2018.

According to a DDA press release, the group will focus on "protecting and preserving the river, while identifying facilities, amenities, programs, and other considerations that should be implemented to encourage maximum use and enjoyment" of the Boardman.

“The Boardman River is a remarkable asset to downtown Traverse City, and it is time that we focus on a plan that celebrates and also protects (the watershed)," says DDA CEO Jean Derenzy. "Working with community members on a unified plan will shape the future of the river and create a framework as new development takes place in downtown Traverse City."

The DDA is seeking two business or property owners in the DDA District and two Traverse City residents to serve on the team. To apply online, click here.