Restore the globally rare species and habitats of the Oak Openings region through invasive species removal and prescribed fire and connect people to nature in Wayne and Monroe counties in southeast Michigan. Project will restore 533 acres through improved vegetative structure and increased species diversity and engage 2,000 community members through enhanced public access, educational signage and interpretive programming.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund
Project Title: Increasing Biodiversity and Landscape Connectivity in the Oaks Opening Region of Southeast Michigan
Organization:
The Nature Conservancy
Project ID:
2008.19.063552
Description:
Award Amount:
$192374.06
Location:
Oak Openings habitats at 5 public use areas in Monroe and Wayne counties, Southeast Michigan including Oakwoods Metropark, West Prairie, Crosswinds Marsh, Ansted Park, and Tomahawk Archers.