Erie Marsh Preserve | The Nature Conservancy in Michigan
WEBErie Marsh represents 11% of the remaining marshland in southeastern Michigan and is one of the largest marshes on Lake Erie. The most significant feature of this area is its role as a migratory and nesting area for shorebirds, waterfowl, landbirds and, in the fall, raptors.
Newly Restored Erie Marsh Preserve Awaits Migrating Birds, Birder
WEBThe 12-year, four phase, $7.5 million habitat restoration effort repaired degraded levees, engineered a new water management system and constructed 9.5 miles of hiking trails throughout the preserve.
Restoring Lake Erie’s largest wetland | Great Lakes Echo
WEBJan 6, 2014 · Only around 5 percent of the wetlands in western Lake Erie remain from the mid-1900s, when pollution and dike construction harmed the quality and flow of the water, according to the director of the operation to restore the marsh in southeast Michigan near the Ohio border.
Restored 2,200-acre Michigan preserve features rare plants ... - mlive
WEBMay 14, 2024 · MONROE, MICH. -- A rare swath of Great Lakes coastal wetlands is welcoming new wildlife — and visitors — thanks to the completion of a decade-long restoration project. The Nature Conservancy’s...
Emergent marsh along Dead Creek at Erie NWR | FWS.gov
WEBSubject tags. Marshes. Wetlands. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Careers & Internships. Contracting. Leadership. Frequently Asked Questions. Contact FWS.
Erie Marsh Preserve Main Trail [CLOSED] - AllTrails
WEBErie Marsh is one of the largest coastal wetlands on Lake Erie and is protected by The Nature Conservancy. There are lots of opportunities to view wildlife along the trail. It is a key migratory and nesting area for shorebirds, waterfowl, land birds, and raptors.
Erie Marsh Preserve restoration in final stages - Yahoo News
WEBJun 14, 2022 · The Nature Conservancy is wrapping up a project to restore 946 acres of the Erie Marsh Preserve and reconnect the marsh to Lake Erie.
Erie Marsh Preserve - Birding Hotspots
WEBThe refuge, which includes islands, coastal wetlands, inland marshes, shoals, and riverfront lands along 48 miles of the Detroit River and western Lake Erie, protects habitat for 65 species of fish, 29 species of waterfowl, and 300 species of migratory birds in Michigan and Ontario, Canada.
A Tale of Two Flyways | The Nature Conservancy
WEBMay 19, 2022 · Erie Marsh is one of the largest coastal wetlands along Lake Erie, supporting animals and plants that would be hard-pressed to find suitable habitat. The most significant feature of this area is its role as a migratory and nesting area for birds.
Erie Marsh Preserve - Outdoor Michigan
WEBDirections. Erie Township, Monroe County, Southeast Region. Lat, Lon: 41.76513, -83.47808. Website: Erie Marsh Preserve. Owner: The Nature Conservancy.
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