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The Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy has protected over 2,400 acres in southeast Michigan through 39 land protection projects. Approximately 1,055 acres have been protected through voluntary conservation easements, and the Conservancy has acquired title to 1,356 acres, establishing 17 nature preserves throughout the region. Private properties protected with conservation easements are not open to the public, however, our nature preserves are open to the public between sunrise and sunset (some have limited access). Make sure to visit a preserve near you.
Along with staff, SMLC volunteers are responsible for monitoring all easement-protected properties. In addition, SMLC staff and volunteers are responsible for the stewardship of all Conservancy-owned lands. Stewardship includes invasive species removal, trash cleanup, trail establishment and maintenance, placement of signs, and much more. These monitoring and stewardship activities ensure that the land we worked so hard to protect will continue to provide habitat for wildlife and enrich the lives of people in southeast Michigan.
For more information about SMLC Protected Properties or to learn about becoming a volunteer land steward, please contact:
Livingston County
Macomb County
Monroe County
Oakland County
St. Clair County
Washtenaw County
Wayne County
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