The health of Lake Huron is tied directly to the water flowing into it. Huron Pines tackled three road/stream crossing restoration projects in 2021 and are in the early stages of assisting Alpena with better managing its stormwater. … More Restoring the Thunder Bay River Watershed, Creek to Coast
As of Friday, July 1, the Michigan House Appropriations Committee has released the funding for 22 public land acquisitions and 95 recreation development projects that were approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund in December. … More UPDATE: Natural Resources Trust Fund Grants Appropriated for Public Land, Recreation
Our volunteer frog-bit workday at Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary June 24 resulted in the removal of five city truckloads of invasive aquatic plants, keeping the waterways clear for recreation and wildlife. Thank you to all who volunteered. … More Gallery: Volunteers Pull Frog-bit From Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary
Huron Pines hosted One Water Gathering June 17-18 in Alpena, bringing together folks from Michigan and Ontario for creative, productive conversations around the protection of Lake Huron. Here are some scenes from the conference, reception, and a field trip to North Point the next day. … More Gallery: Scenes From One Water Gathering June 17 & 18, 2022
Our focus on healthy water, protected places and vibrant communities is rooted in our belief that the land, water and people of Northern Michigan have an equally important role in protecting our most precious places. … More Engaging Stewards of Land and Water in the Au Sable Watershed
Two bioswale rain gardens that were installed in May and planted by students at Au Gres-Sims High School will help capture and filter stormwater runoff from two major streets in Northern Michigan’s first Lake Huron Forever community. … More Gallery: Students Step Up Stormwater Efforts in Au Gres
We’ve made many friends along the northern coast of Lake Huron, where elected officials, conservation partners, volunteers and even brewers are working together for healthy water. Here’s a look at some of what we didtogether in 2021. … More Shoring up Support on the Northern Coast of Lake Huron
With the help of 40 volunteers, Huron Pines and Presque Isle Conservation District were able to plant a future forest along the Lake Huron coast in Rogers City May 7. As the trees grow, they will help capture stormwater and boost coastal defenses against strong storms and flooding. … More Gallery: Planting a Forest on the Rogers City Shoreline
Peggy Kusnerz is the last living relative in the Borkowski lineage to own the family land in the heart of Northern Lower Michigan. Passed down through four generations, Peggy is determined to keep their legacy alive by ensuring the land will be cared for long after she is gone. … More Welcome to Peggy’s Place, an Ecosystem Being Restored
Visitors returning to Pigeon River Country State Forest Campground this spring to camp, hike, fish or paddle will be welcomed with a proper and attractive timber bridge heralding a bright future for the Pigeon River. … More Timber Bridge Reconnects Pigeon River at Ford Lake Road