Projects
The following are select projects of Michigan's Resource Conservation & Development councils.
Rifle River Watershed Nonpoint Implementation
Huron Pines and partners have long been involved in watershed improvement projects in the Rifle River watershed, in the southeast portion of our service area. Recently, the project was awarded $382,000 from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative that, combined… read more
Invasive Species Removal Program
Huron Pines created an Invasive Species Removal Program to inventory, monitor and remove key nonnative problem species in Northeast Michigan. Early detection and rapid response are two major factors in controlling the spread of invasive species. That is why… read more
Huron Pines AmeriCorps
Huron Pines AmeriCorps is a program designed to provide northern Michigan conservation organizations with highly qualified individuals for a term of volunteer service. Not only are conservation organizations better able to conserve Michigan’s natural resources, the service also provides… read more
St. Joseph River Fish Passage Inventory
The Potawatomi Resource Conservation & Development Council has been awarded approximately $39,000 from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to inventory and prioritize barriers to fish passage in the St. Joseph River Watershed. The St. Joseph River basin, located in… read more
Wind Turbine Demonstration Project
The Wind Turbine Demonstration Project is a collaborative project sponsored by the Potawatomi Resource Conservation & Development Council. This program is aimed at researching and providing resources for sustainable wind generation using multi-veined wind turbine technology and innovative on-site storage… read more
Rifle River Habitat Improvement
The Saginaw Bay RC&D Council, along with the help of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is installing tree revetments along a three mile stretch of the Rifle River selected for habitat improvement. The cover and roots of the new trees,… read more
MIGREATBAY: A Saginaw Bay Regional Tourism Initiative
The Saginaw Bay RC&D is spearheading the development of a regional website (migreatbay.com) to promote recreation along the shoreline of the Saginaw Bay. Initially led by the Bay County Convention and Visitors Bureau, this tourism initiative includes participation from Iosco, Arenac, Bay,… read more
The Michigan Wood Energy Project
Michigan's abundant wood resources are a smart choice for affordable, renewable, and sustainable energy. Through the Michigan Wood Energy Project, the Southeast Michigan RC&D Council is working to educate potential biomass users about the costs and benefits of switching… read more
The Urbanwood Project
Did you know that southeastern Michigan’s dead and dying urban trees could produce nearly five million board feet of quality lumber each year? Through the Urbanwood Project, the Southeast Michigan RC&D Council is helping the area’s urban sawmills to… read more
The Ash Utilization Options Project
The Southeast Michigan RC&D Council is creating a positive response to the state’s emerald ash borer outbreak by helping communities and businesses to find more value in their dead trees. Through demonstrations, research, trainings, and outreach the Council has… read more
The Les Cheneaux Watershed Project
The Les Cheneaux watershed is located in the northwest corner of Lake Huron and consists of a 36-island archipelago characterized by an intricate complex of channels, shallow bays, and rock-studded peninsulas. The quality of life and the economy of… read more
BURN-UP: Biomass Utilization and Restoration Network in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (Phase II)
The UP RC&D Council is working with multiple partners to increase the utilization of woody biomass in the region. The primary objectives of the project are to provide technical assistance to schools, hospitals and other institutions, demonstrate sustainable methods… read more