We protect significant natural, scenic, and farm lands – and
advance stewardship - now and for future generations.
We serve a regional community
that includes Antrim, Benzie,
Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Manistee counties in
northwest Lower Michigan. |
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Elberta Dunes:
Protected Forever -
Challenge Grant Met!
Our challenge was to raise $10,000 in 20 days and together we did it!
YOU helped protect a very special place forever!
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Every dollar donated was matched by a generous grant from
Ted and Marcia Curran. They issued this project's third and final challenge grant in honor of a dear friend, Diana Field and her father, the world-famous glaciologist, William Osgood Field. This is, no doubt, an honor of which they would be most proud given the unique characteristics of Lake Michigan's glacial dunes. Thank you for your support!
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Acme Shoreline receives $75,000 grant from
Rotary Charities of Traverse City!
Rotary Charities of Traverse City has announced that Acme Township will receive a grant award of $75,000 to support Phase 1 of the Acme
Shoreline Preservation Initiative! In 2006, a broad-based group of citizen volunteers, business owners, shoreline landowners, Township officials, and regional stakeholders developed a Plan to open up Acme’s waterfront. The outcome will be to greatly increase public access to Acme’s prized
Lake Michigan shoreline along a 1 mile stretch south of the M-72 / U.S. 31 North intersection. With more public parkland and beaches to enjoy, Acme’s quality of life will be enhanced for you and for other area residents and visitors. Opportunities to walk and bike to Acme will be increased by connecting to existing amenities such as the TART trai
2009 was a great year!
Our team of Land Protection Specialists really worked some magic in 2009, bringing our total number of protected land to 33,215 acres with over 6,000 acres of farm land and nearly 100 miles of shoreline! The projects completed in 2009 included the protection of important farms, the conservation of natural lands that play a critical role in preserving the region’s water quality, and the creation and enhancement of public natural areas and nature preserves.
We couldn't do it without you!
Thanks for your support!
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The latest edition of Landscript is here!
Get the latest from the Conservancy including:
- Land protection projects update
- Stewardship in Action
- A Story of Land Ethic
Click here to read the Fall 2009 issue. |
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The Conservancy owns and manages nature preserves open to the public. These are places where you can witness a carpet of spring wildflowers, observe wildlife, walk through a quiet forest, or wander a breathtaking beach. View our preserve guide, or explore a list of our nature preserves to find your place in nature. |
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 Protecting Working Lands
Northern Michigan's working farms and forests provide both beauty and "bread". Follow the links to learn more about the Conservancy's farmland protection program and sustainable forestry program.
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