With sparkling rivers, thousands of lakes, and acres of forests, it’s easy to picture the Great Northwoods on a page right out of an illustrated children’s fairy tale. For both … Read more
Conservation
Growing Our Regional Team by Two
It’s been a very dynamic year for our region and our team is growing! We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to two fantastic individuals—Emily Martin and Kody Osborne—who … Read more
Line 5 Pipeline Threatens Freshwater for Millions
The 4.5-mile segment of Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac has ignited a firestorm of controversy, lawsuits, and grave concerns over its potential threat to the … Read more
A Shared Vision: Restoring Buffalo to Tribal Lands
As National Wildlife Federation’s Social Media Manager, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming to document and learn more about our … Read more
El Día de Muertos y el Trabajo de Conservación de la Mariposa Monarca
Por cientos de años, al comenzar las celebraciones del Día de Muertos, el cielo azul del estado de Michoacán y el Estado de México se matiza de brillantes colores naranja, … Read more
Day of the Dead and Monarch Conservation
For hundreds of years, as Day of the Dead celebrations begin, the blue skies of the State of Michoacán and the State of México are painted with bright orange, black … Read more
Engaging Communities on Climate Change
For many of us, thinking about climate change, sea level rise, and what lies ahead can be overwhelming. Oftentimes, people don’t take action because they’re not sure where to start … Read more
Great Lakes States Show Leadership in Development of PFAS Policies
With over 3,000 PFAS-contaminated sites in the U.S., these forever chemicals are a nationwide problem. But if you looked at a map of the known contamination across the country, the … Read more
Seasons are changing for Michigan’s fish and wildlife
Warming stream temperatures are becoming lethal for trout. Tick “hot areas” are expanding at an unprecedented rate, increasing the risk of tick-borne illness. More frequent and volatile weather events create … Read more
Creepy creatures or forest friends?
Picture yourself walking through a deep, dark coniferous forest just before nightfall. Trees tower overhead, their branches draped with lichen. Moss covers toppled trunks. An owl calls in the distance, … Read more
