Stories of the Ausable
The West Branch Sediment Study – A First Step Toward Restoring the Health of our Region’s Natural Infrastructure
The vitality of the West Branch Ausable River and the reputation of its renowned trout fishery belie a river at risk of losing key stream functions that keep its waters and wildlife healthy, create flood resilience, and keep our local economy strong....
No-Mow, No Problem: A Simple Way to Support Your Watershed
How can you support the watershed as a landowner? If your property borders a stream, river, or lake, the vegetation growing alongside the bank matters. Even if your property doesn't border water, this blog is for you too because native pollinators and...
Berried in Trouble: The Autumn Olive Invasion
Walking along a stream, roadside, or the edge of a field on a breezy day, you may catch flashes of silver in the greenery. Take a closer look. You might have found a pocket of autumn olive – a beautiful, but invasive shrub with an interesting story.