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Protecting the Great Lakes State

How are changing farming practices helping freshwater? Watch a video to learn about sustainable solutions.

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Working with farmers and the Van Buren Conservation District. © Melissa Molenda/TNC

We Are All Connected

We are people whose hearts have been captivated by our state’s lands and waters, and our history has been shaped and dominated by them. The Great Lakes that surround us help to shape our identities as Michiganders. We belong to a state that provides breathtaking beauty, working lands that sustain us, and a rich culture defined by our relationship with the land and water.

Together, we are responsible for the future of Michigan and the Great Lakes. Understanding the deep interconnection between the natural world, our economy, our culture and our future in Michigan will help us leave a legacy for our children and their grandchildren. Stay connected with The Nature Conservancy’s work in Michigan by signing up for Great Places, our free e-newsletter.

Latest News & Features

Blackburnian warbler © Mike McDowell

Birding Is Big Fun and Big Business

The Nature Conservancy is protecting breeding and migratory habitat for birds across America’s Heartland—which is good news for birds and the people who love watching them.
Last year Andy grew eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, onions and much more! © Andy Dail

Get Wild, Go Native!

This month we feature volunteer Andy Dail, who talks about growing your own food and incorporating native and companion plants in your garden. Did you know using companion plants can increase your harvest? Learn how in this video and see Andy’s other “Plant This, Not That” tips.
Ives Road Fen Preserve near Tecumseh, MI © Melissa Molenda/TNC

A Preservation Celebration

Michigan’s Spring 2013 Newsletter, Wavelengths, tells our story of land protection in Michigan, resulting in 368,898 acres protected from 1960 to today. Read this remarkable story along with our latest news and events.

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Picnic for the Planet © Jessy Thomas

2012 Year In Review

From hosting events across Michigan to acquiring new preserves to leading science in the Great Lakes, learn more about our activities in 2012.
New bridge over the South Branch of the Two Hearted River © Emily Clegg

Building a Bridge

To improve connectivity on the Two Hearted River, the Conservancy replaced an unserviceable culvert with a new bridge.
Prescribed burn at Ives Road Fen Preserve in Michigan, United States, North America. © Harold E. Malde

Why We Burn

Reports of wildfires from the media can sound scary, but not all fire news is bad. Discover how controlled fire helps to restore native landscapes, ensuring the long-term survival of countless species.