Bayou Land Conservancy announces the retirement of Executive Director Jill Boullion

After a decade of service to land preservation and environmental activism, Bayou Land Conservancy announced the retirement of Executive Director Jill Boullion in August, according to a Jan. 26 news release.

The details

Boullion is set to officially retire as BLC executive director Aug. 14, according to the news release. Boullion originally joined the organization in 2016 and is considered a “driving force" behind the organization's regional impact. She has overseen multiple successful projects during her tenure, including but not limited to:

• Helped preserve more than 4,000 acres and strategic corridors
• Helped acquire BLC’s 117-acre Arrowwood Preserve
• Oversaw completion of the 15-mile Spring Creek Nature Trail

BLC also saw a significant increase in volunteer and local community support under her leadership, according to the news release. Each year, the organization saw more than 2,600 volunteer hours supporting stewardship and conservation efforts.

Quote of note

“Leading Bayou Land Conservancy has been the honor of my career,” Boullion said via news release. “The Houston region is rich with natural beauty and ecological importance, and it has been deeply meaningful to work alongside so many partners and supporters who believe in protecting these lands. I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident the organization is poised for an even stronger future.”

Going forward

BLC’s board of directors has already begun to look for its next executive director through a nationwide search, according to the news release. The position is expected to be filled by early summer 2026, and Boullion will remain to help with training and onboarding.