The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund recommended full funding for the Huron Pines, Alabaster Township Lake Huron Coastal Preserve project. The $1.7 million grant from the MNRTF will allow Alabaster Township to purchase the 145-acre property to secure permanent protection. … More $1.7M Approved to Fund Lake Huron Coastal Preserve
Northern Michigan conservation nonprofit, Huron Pines, became the new owners of a 145-acre parcel of Lake Huron property that is slated to become an Alabaster Township park in the coming years. The property, just south of Tawas City, includes nearly a mile of Lake Huron frontage. The natural shoreline, mature hardwood forest and wetland ecosystem work together as a filter to help protect the water quality of Lake Huron and support diverse plant and wildlife species. The property also promotes economic and recreational interests. … More $2.5M Project Underway to Protect Nearly a Mile of Lake Huron Coast