Olivia Triltsch Joins MUCC as New Habitat Program and Partnerships Coordinator

Olivia Triltsch • September 25, 2024

Hello, 


My name is Olivia Triltsch and I am the new Habitat Program and Partnerships Coordinator at Michigan United Conservation Clubs. 


I grew up in a family who thrived outdoors which sprouted my own interests in natural resources. In childhood, I was introduced to hunting and angling alongside my older brothers and fell in love with outdoor recreation. Typically, I enjoy hunting white-tail deer and waterfowl in the fall and fishing in the summer and winter months. My favorite outdoor hobbies include hunting, fishing, kayaking, hiking, camping, rock hounding, foraging, and experimenting with new wild recipes. Fortunately, I have been able to travel to various national parks and forests which I hope to continue exploring. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, reading, playing board games, and traveling. 


I graduated from Michigan State University in 2023 with a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife with a concentration in fish and wildlife disease ecology and management. Additionally, I earned a B.S. in Zoology with a concentration in animal behavior and neurobiology. Furthermore, I hold two minors in Environmental Sustainability Studies and Leadership in Integrated Learning. Before MUCC, I worked professionally in nuisance wildlife management as well as various seasonal jobs surrounding wildlife including with nature centers and the Michigan DNR creating habitat.  



In short, I am excited to be a part of MUCC’s team and utilize my previous education and outdoor experiences to improve the program. As the coordinator, I will coordinate On the Ground projects to interact with volunteers and create hands-on experiences. I hope to work with many of you at events in the future and improve wildlife habitat.

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By Olivia Triltsch • April 24, 2025
Historically, Michigan experienced a lumber era in which the state was a leading producer for 50 years starting in 1860.

MUCC celebrates a successful Clinton River Cleanup

By Katelyn Helsel • April 23, 2025
Rochester Hills, MI — On the Ground, MUCC’s volunteer stewardship program, celebrated its 250th habitat improvement project in Oakland County this past weekend. In partnership with Metro-West Steelheaders and the Clinton River Watershed Council , 62 volunteers removed more than 460 pounds of trash from the Clinton River watershed and surrounding areas, restoring more than 80 acres of fish and wildlife habitat. Volunteers focused on picking up trash and other debris in the river near Yates Park and along various walking trails near the Yates Cider Mill. Many different items were collected, including a couple of tires, fishing line, old cans, a sign, and even a car bumper. “We definitely wanted to clean up as much trash as possible because that's going to help the watershed as a whole, and it’s going to clean up the river for both humans aesthetically, and also the animals that live in it, and create safer drinking water” said Olivia Triltsch, MUCC’s Habitat Program and Partnerships Coordinator.

Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies, Oh My!

By Olivia Triltsch • April 17, 2025
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