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| Many of the large number of private organizations in Leelanau County exist to maintain and improve the natural resources of the county and to make them available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. Each of these organizations has a good deal of information related to their area of interest which is available to those who inquire. A brief description of some of these organizations follows below. | ||
Inland Seas Education Association Lake Associations Leelanau Conservancy The Watershed Center - Grand Traverse Bay Shielding Tree Nature Center |
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Inland Seas Education AssociationInland Seas Education Association (ISEA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a floating classroom where people of all ages can gain first-hand training and experience in the Great Lakes ecosystem. The knowledge gained through these experiences will provide the leadership, understanding and commitment needed for the long-term stewardship of the Great Lakes. - |
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Each of the four largest lakes in the county has an association whose members are riparian property owners or have a special interest in the lake. In general, these groups work to protect and maintain the quality of the lake for the benefit of their members and for the general public. Information on water quality, fishing, public access sites, and shoreline property care are among the many types of information these groups have available. These groups are:
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The Leelanau Conservancy was founded in 1988 by a group of dedicated residents concerned about impending development and its impact on the beautiful Leelanau peninsula. Its mission: “To conserve the land, water and scenic character of Leelanau County.” Since its inception, the organization has earned a reputation as one of the premier land trusts in the country. The Conservancy has since protected over 4,000 acres and created 14 natural areas. It has touched lives in each of Leelanau’s eleven townships. The Conservancy accomplishes its goals by means of purchases or gifts of land, conservation easements, water quality monitoring and environmental education.
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The Watershed Center - Grand Traverse Bay is a private non-profit organization founded in 1990 and devoted to the protection and enhancement of Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay and surrounding watershed through research, education, and collaboration with partners.
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In 1992, Shielding Tree Nature Center was formed to offer the community the opportunity to develop a personel relationship with nature. On March 19, 1999, STNC signed an historic agreement with the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park to restore and maintain the Lawr Farm in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District for use as a nature center. Our programs and activities are for families, individuals, schools, clubs, and organizations - for everyone. The STVC farm is located at 3378 West Harbor Highway (M-22), between Leland and Glen Arbor. The meadows, woods and wetlands behind Pyramid Point make a glorious "back yard"!In addition to the web site listed below, you may learn more about Shielding Tree by calling 231-334-7649 or sending questions by e-mail to info@shieldingtree.org. |
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This page last updated on 5/19/2003.