ABOUT US

MISSION

Keeping public lands waste free to assure they are safe, preserved and free for use by future generations.

VISION

Have those who use the land for recreation work as volunteers to identify and locate foreign debris (garbage) illegally dumped on the land.

Organize, facilitate, manage and particpate in large scale events that coordinate volunteeers and paid professionals to clean up the located areas - one area at a time - throughout the states that have federally owned Bureau of Land Management managed lands that are open for free recreation to anyone.

We feel strongy that, left unchecked, the garbage and debris discarded in these areas may force closure of the lands to public use, due to the expense of mitigation of the lack of funds available to perform that cleanup.

With ever dwindling land recources and space to partake of certain types of recreation (dirt bike riding, sand duning, horseback riding, 4-wheeling, rock climbing, desert racing, mule hiking, poker runs, etc) we feel it is imerpative to begin the effort now to keep these areas clean and assure they remain available for recreation.

The current Executive Team at Desert Preservation Society is all volunteer.

The executives below have a passion for the mission, and work tirelessly to assure the vision of the Desert Preservation Society is realized.

Vice President - Michele Forgues-Lackie

Riding in the Nevada Desert, Michele was conerned about the discarded trash, old furnishings, tires and other pollutants scattered throughout the trails.

Whether there for hiking, 4-wheeling, rock climbing, dirt bike riding, go-carting, bird watching or other rereational activity - the trash is both an obstacle to enjoying the environment & the activity, a safety hazard to safety and harmful to the environment.

Michele's main conern was that, if this continues, the lands will have to close to free access and recreational activity.

President - Mark Lackie

Mark discovered the need to clean up the extensive amount of debris illegally dumped in the Las Vegas desert on a trip to test drive a Can-Am.

Mark has been an outdoorsman his entire life. Choosing a career in the outdoors he has been trained in that role to recognize artifacts and other unique environmental situations that require/call for special and specific handling.

His close attention to detail and organization skills make the events he leads environmentally responsible, effective, efficient and a learning experience for all.

Secretary

Director, Outreach and Education - Jake L

Jake has been an avid outdoorsman for life. He brings a wealth of background and boots on the ground experience with him to the Desert Preservation Society.

An in depth understanding of the acute need to maintain these public lands for recreational use as more and more venues for off road recreation of all types succumb to development and restrictions.

Jake's role on the Board is to serve as the voice that represents motorsports activists, their interests and priorities.

As Director of Outreach and Education, Jake ensures DPS has opportunities to be visible to and educate. He is our critical connection to audiences who are stakeholders in the work we do and who have an interest in supporting the mission and vision of the Desert Preservation Society.

Director, Field Technology Solutions - Nolan F

Nolan's role as Technology Solutions Director includes representation on the Board and service as a member of the finance committee.

He is accountable for management and oversight of in field and in office technology solutions for the organization.

Nolan has an extensive technology background, including early adoption and extensive research in the VR environment. His in depth understanding of leading edge technologies and tools will allow for the most effective and efficient in field operation of the Desert Preservation Society by incorporating tools and apps that provide effectvie solutions to the challenges of pinpointing debris locations for recovery.

Director of Communications, Public Relations and Social Media - Brianna F.

Brianna is our social media subject matter expert.

She is accountable for the social media content and presence of the Desert Preservation Society.

We currently hold social media presence on:

Instagram

Facebook

Linked In

We look forward to you following us on the platforms above and providing more expansive social media coverage as we grow.

Brianna is consistently on the lookout for opportunities to socialize the Desert Preservation Society and assure our presence is known. If you know of an event that is well suited to DPS's missions, please reach out!

Treasurer

Currently outsourced - please reach out via a media outlet if you or someone you know shares a passion for environmental causes! They may make an amazing asset to our team!

Director, Human Resources and Inclusion.

Currently outsourced - please reach out via a media outlet if you or someone you know shares a passion for environmental causes! They may make an amazing asset to our team!