Three Alpena municipalities are committing to the protection of Lake Huron’s water quality by curbing stormwater runoff, protecting sensitive natural areas and building a comprehensive recycling program while inspiring community members to action. … More Alpena Becomes a Lake Huron Forever Community
An effort to restore a crossing of the Black River at Sparr Road in eastern Otsego County was completed this summer and the first signs of positive change to the river are starting to show. … More Visualizing the Impact of River Restoration
A timber bridge has been built where Hall Road crosses the Thunder Bay River. This is the fifth such project Huron Pines has completed in this corner of Montmorency County since 2020 which have reconnected more than 100 miles of river habitat. … More GALLERY: Timber Bridge Reconnects Thunder Bay River
For seven decades, a dam stood in the way of the West Branch Tittabawassee River where it winds through southeast Roscommon County. Dense woods and shaded streams here have made it a popular place for generations of sportsmen and earned it the name “Timberland.” … More Dam Removal Restores River at Family Getaway
As a conservation organization, Huron Pines recognizes the recreational benefits provided by Cornwall Creek Flooding and also the risks associated with Cornwall Dam. We believe the State of Michigan should allocate funding to rehabilitate the dam and preserve this unique recreational asset. … More A Statement From Huron Pines on Cornwall Dam
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
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 has completed a fourth road/stream crossing restoration within the Thunder Bay River Watershed, this time on Hunt Creek southeast of Atlanta. … More Timber Bridge Reconnects 10 Miles of Trout Habitat on Hunt Creek
Gilchrist Creek is flowing freely once again since conservation nonprofit Huron Pines replaced two undersized crossing structures at Carter Road and Greasy Creek Road, reconnecting more than 40 miles of coldwater trout habitat and fixing long term issues with road maintenance. … More 40 Miles of Trout Stream Reconnected on Gilchrist Creek
Huron Pines is breaking ground on projects at two road crossings of Gilchrist Creek in Montmorency County. Carter Road and Greasy Creek Road will get new crossing structures to restore the natural flow of one of the highest quality tributaries of the Thunder Bay River. … More Restoring Trout Habitat with Two Projects on Gilchrist Creek