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 The Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy is requesting your help in identifying important properties in the 7-county southeast Michigan region which are worthy of protection (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties). These may be pristine natural habitats, wetlands, farm land, or even urban parks and natural areas. Preference is weighted towards larger properties, however, smaller properties may be considered if they possess important natural or cultural features.
The goal of this survey is to identify properties to help guide land preservation efforts in the region. The Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy intends to share this information with other conservancies, government agencies and potential funders in an attempt to develop a comprehensive land conservation strategy.
To suggest property which you feel is worthy of preservation, click here:
Download Significant Natural Areas Of Southeast Michigan Property Survey:
Survey PDF, 31k
Survey WORD, 36k
Completed survey forms may be returned by mail, or emailed to <a href="mailto:info@SMLCland.org">info@SMLCland.org</a>. Thank you very much for your interest in land conservation!
If you are thinking about preserving your property, there are several conservation methods to consider. Please click here for more information about how SMLC works with landowners to conserve land.
If you would like to talk to somebody about protecting land, please contact:
Dr. Joe & Julia Morris and Dr. Rudolph & Shirley Reichert
Unadilla Township, Livingston County, MI
242 Acres Preserved
Land Donation
"We felt a deep sense of obligation to protect some land and wildlife so that future generations wouldn’t be denied the tranquility of frequent contact with open spaces. That was our motive in making the donation to the Conservancy."
Bradford & Nancy Perkins
Superior Township, Washtenaw County, MI
30 Acres Preserved
Land Donation
"While the costs of the transaction were not inconsequential, the tax savings far outweighed them. We have the pleasure of knowing that our wilderness land will never be developed..."
Bill Secrest & Misty Callies
Superior Township, Washtenaw County, MI
20 Acres Preserved
Bargain Sale
"Several years ago, 20 acres across the road from our house went on the market. We took a gamble, borrowed some money, and we bought it. Seven years later, the market value doubled, and we sold the property to the Conservancy at half price. The difference between the market value and our "bargain sale" price constituted a significant tax break for us, so all of our expenses were covered, we have preserved the country ambience we love, and the acreage is now part of the Superior Green Belt instead of a housing development."
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