Our State Director Helen Taylor joined The Great Voice last week to discuss our community conservation and carbon capture work in the U.P. and sustainable agriculture work to support watersheds in the lower peninsula. Check out the link to hear the full talk! https://nature.ly/470i2JG
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Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends – globally, and in Michigan.
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For decades, TNC in Michigan has worked with the people of this Great Lakes state to protect the rivers, lakes and lands that are its natural heritage. We continue to pursue strategies that will help ensure the vitality of Michigan’s people, places and wildlife for generations to come.
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Did you know Lake Michigan has reefs? Well they look something like this! Rocky reefs are crucial spawning sites for many Great Lakes fish, including whitefish, walleye, perch and lake trout. However, they remain somewhat of a mystery. TNC has been working with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Central Michigan University for several years to assess these reefs. As part of the research, divers on the team take photos and collect data on various reef characteristics, including: 🔍 Substrate (e.g. cobble, boulder, gravel, sand) 🐟 Layers of rock (important for fish eggs to hide) 🌿 Presence of algae or invasive mussels This data will give us a better understanding of reefs across Lake Michigan and their condition. The project team expects to release its full report in the spring. Stay tuned! Photos © TNC and partners
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Rivers and streams across the U.S. were once connected in large free-flowing networks with some of the world's most diverse freshwater life. Today, those networks are fragmented into over 54,000 segments and freshwater species are in alarming decline. Not great news, but there is hope! Working with partners, TNC has mapped freshwater resilience across the contiguous U.S. to identify areas in need of protection and restoration. The map presents a vision for freshwater conservation and the data is available to conservation planners across the country. By grounding our work in science, we can reconnect and rebuild freshwater networks that can better sustain biodiversity in the future, even in the face of climate change. 💡💧Check out the light blue covering much of the Northwoods! These are already resilient freshwater areas—they just need proper protection. That's one reason TNC has focused so much conservation effort in the region. Discover the Resilient River Explorer at https://nature.ly/3yIXNDr.
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Something special about Michigan you might not know: We're one of only a handful of places in the US where the endangered Mitchell's satyr butterfly can thrive. 🦋 The prairie fen habitats they rely on are increasingly rare, making existing sites even more crucial. Fortunately for us, Michigan is considered the best location to focus on recovery for the species, given the number of sites where the butterfly is still active! Led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a consortium of federal officials, state wildlife agencies, land conservancies like TNC and zoos are leading the effort to recover the butterfly's population here in the Mitten. Reintroducing fire to preserves, captive propagation, and species monitoring are just some of the methods in place to help support the these rare beauties. Read all about efforts to save the Mitchell's satyr and its habitat: https://nature.ly/4fumG6B
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From our sandy dunes and Great Lakes to our old-growth forests and productive farms, Michigan’s natural beauty defines our state and supports our health, quality of life, and economy. The outdoors are for everyone to enjoy and are an essential part of the fabric of our state. That's why we’re partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on "Michigan the Beautiful," a statewide endeavor that seeks to expand access to the outdoors for all. You can learn more at https://nature.ly/4fmuGqd
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We're teaming up with Point Betsie Lighthouse this Saturday, July 27, from 9 AM—12:00 PM to host a volunteer event to help take care of the dunes. At the Zetterberg Preserve at Point Betsie, attendees will pull spotted knapweed, an invasive plant that can displace native plants and degrade wildlife habitat. “Zetterberg Preserve is part of one of the largest freshwater dune systems in the world and provides a vital habitat for rare species, including Pitcher’s thistle,” said Helen Taylor, state director of The Nature Conservancy in Michigan. “We’re asking the community to spend a morning with us, help pull invasive plants and give back to a dune system that has been part of the fabric of the area for generations.” Read the full story: https://nature.ly/3WlHN23 Register to volunteer: https://nature.ly/3YmsOru
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We've got 51,000 pieces of good news! 🌲 We're talking about the new trees planted this season in the Ottawa National Forest. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and with the help of contractors, we recently planted 51,000 native conifer tree seedlings in the East Branch Ontonagon River Watershed and the Perch River Watershed of the Ottawa National Forest. In May, TNC staff picked up trees from local nurseries and staged them at drop points in the field. Then, Timberland Forestry Services, a contractor based in Munising, MI, planted the trees. Why plant in watersheds? These seedlings will replace trees impacted by spruce budworm, a species of moth that eats the needles off of spruce and fir trees along streams. The bare branches let more sunlight hit the streams below, which increases stream temperatures. Warmer waters negatively impact the cold water trout that rely on frigid temperatures to survive. More tree cover in these areas also protects water quality by stabilizing the streams' banks with natural vegetation, which reduced erosion into the waterway. Read the full story: https://nature.ly/3SkPgNJ
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💧 Do you know your watershed? No matter where you live in Michigan, you’re part of a water system that connects directly to the Great Lakes. Check out the map to find out which watershed you call home!
Everything we do on land ends up in the Great Lakes. This map, created by The Nature Conservancy in Michigan, shows each watershed and how it connects to its respective lake. Fill out the form on our website to get your complimentary map: https://lnkd.in/gyWdXkYQ Helen "Katie" Ferriby Nat Lichten
Great Lakes Watersheds Map | Erb Family Foundation
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Take a break this summer with a Midwest nature road trip! We’ve pulled out our maps, put our heads together and done the planning—all you have to do is pack your bags and go. The Midwest offers a diverse offering of natural landscapes including rolling prairies, sprawling forests, pristine waters and many other awe-inspiring views. With over 150 TNC preserves to visit, there is always something new to explore. We've put together a few of our favorites in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio that are just waiting for you to stop by! Plan your trip: https://nature.ly/4cFLOp6
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"Collaborations with government agencies and businesses can multiply the effect of TNC Michigan's own preservation efforts and even engage in community development. 'We've protected over 480,000 acres across the state,' [Helen Taylor, director of TNC in Michigan] says, 'but we own less than a quarter of that (acreage) because we don't aspire to grow in ownership. What we want to do, if these places can be protected and managed, is provide for communities." Read about our work in the Keweenaw Heartlands, whitefish restoration, local partnerships, federal collaboration, and more in the most recent issue of DBusiness Magazine https://nature.ly/3LhVzh3
DBusiness | July-August 2024
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