We’ve made many friends along the northern coast of Lake Huron, where elected officials, conservation partners, community volunteers and even brewers are working together to promote healthy water. Here’s a look at some of what we accomplished together in 2021. … More Shoring up Support on the Northern Coast
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
Huron Pines is partnering with Presque Isle Conservation District and volunteers to plant 500 saplings near South Shore Park May 7. As these trees grow, their canopies and roots will absorb excess rainwater and filter out pollutants to protect the health of Lake Huron. … More Help Plant 500 Trees in Rogers City May 7
Registration is open for the international One Water Gathering on June 17 and 18, 2022 in Alpena. The two-day conference is bringing together professionals from both sides of Lake Huron to celebrate a sustainable future for our shared waters. … More Register Today for One Water Gathering
April marks the start of the 2022 Protect Wild Places event series with one live event in Gaylord April 2 and two virtual events April 5 and 12. All details for Protect Wild Places events will be posted at huronpines.org/events throughout the year. … More ‘Protect Wild Places’ Program Launches with April Events
New grant funding from state agencies is assisting Huron Pines’ two Invasive Species Networks (ISNs) in efforts to prevent, detect and manage invasive plants on land and water across 11 counties of Northeastern Lower Michigan. … More Invasive Species Networks Awarded $120k in State Support
Scenes from our guided snowshoe hike Feb 5 at Lake Huron Coastal Preserve in Alabaster Township south of Tawas. We were joined by 40 of our friends who came to explore the trails and get an update on the progress of our newest nature preserve. … More Gallery: Guided Hike at Lake Huron Coastal Preserve
Michigan’s Natural Resources Trust Fund board voted Dec 1 to recommend more than $22 million in grants for 22 land acquisitions across the state, equating to thousands more acres for exploring, miles of streams for fishing and trails for wandering. … More Trust Fund Grants Worth Celebrating