In preparation for this newsletter, I have been ruminating on the duality of fire. I am in awe of the two faces of this elemental wonder. It has the capacity to bring life back to depleted landscapes and, when left untended, the ability to consume
Get to know LCWM volunteer Andrew Lidral.
Get to know LCWM's Prescribed Burn Crew volunteers.
Over 50 percent of Michigan’s forests, savannas, and barrens are in private ownership. That means ensuring they are protected and restored depends on conservation-minded landowners and support from organizations like the Land Conservancy.
Thanks to the support of many generous donors, the southern portion of Dune Harbor County Park is now open to the public.
The Highlands is now protected by a conservation easement.
A generous neighbor to the preserve has donated 6 acres to expand the protected natural area.
This fall's newsletter is centered around all the ways land conservation supports the quality of our watersheds. In this issue, you'll read about the Land Conservancy's strategy for protecting West Michigan's Big Forests & Wild Rivers, a project to daylight an underground stream at The
Executive Director Kim Karn reflects on this fall's newsletter theme: Water.
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan’s Strategic Conservation Plan identifies three regions where we will focus conservation efforts. In this article, we explore the Big Forests & Wild Rivers region in a Q&A with LCWM Conservation Easement Stewardship Specialist Nick Sanchez. Why is the Big Forests