If you were to meander down the Sturgeon River in Otsego County, you would eventually encounter one of our two newest Conservation Easements, the George Kenneth (G.K.) Urschel Conservation Easement.
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Outreach & Development Coordinator
Protecting Michigan Waters: Empowering Boaters and Anglers through Clean Boats Clean Waters InitiativeProtecting Michigan Waters: Empowering Boaters and Anglers through Clean Boats Clean Waters Initiative
The Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) program serves as a vital initiative aimed at educating boaters and anglers across Michigan about the threat of aquatic invasive species (AIS). By
LAKE AVALON TRAIL SYSTEMLAKE AVALON TRAIL SYSTEM
The Lake Avalon Nature Preserve, covering twenty acres of land, may not be considered vast, but its potential lies beyond its size. Situated northwest of the village of Hillman in
The Hess Nature Preserve Boardwalk ProjectThe Hess Nature Preserve Boardwalk Project
Nestled on the shoreline of Presque Isle County, Michigan, lies the captivating and diverse Hess Nature Preserve – a hidden gem awaiting discovery. Sprawling across roughly 14 acres along the
Stearns Cabin Conservation EasementStearns Cabin Conservation Easement
Located in Oscoda County near the beautiful Au Sable River lies our most recent Conservation Easement property, Stearns Cabin.This 67-acre property was bought in the 1940s by Duane and Frances
Blackbird MarshBlackbird Marsh
Seven miles north of Alpena lies our newest land acquisition. Sitting at 7.4 acres, the Blackbird Marsh Nature Preserve consists of a dense conifer ridge which gives way to Long
Laura Justin retires from HeadWaters Land ConservancyLaura Justin retires from HeadWaters Land Conservancy
HeadWaters Land Conservancy (HWLC) announces the retirement of Executive Director, Laura Justin after ten years of service to the organization. HWLC’s Board has immediately initiated the hiring process for her
HWLC Welcomes 2021 Summer InternHWLC Welcomes 2021 Summer Intern
With field season upon us, we are happy to welcome our newest member of the staff, Rhiannon Erhardt! Rhiannon recently joined Headwaters staff in May of 2021. She earned her