Our mission is to protect and restore the watersheds of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron while serving the communities of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Often, local businesses, clubs, schools, or other community groups make arrangements to schedule their own service project with the Conservancy. We almost always have a special stewardship project that can be tailored to various group sizes and abilities. Perhaps your own organization would like to schedule a Group Service Project and help make a difference…

An SMLC Stewardship Work Day is a great way to get involved with the Conservancy and to meet other people with an interest in conservation. Throughout the year, Conservancy staff and volunteers participate in Stewardship Work Days at locations around southeast Michigan to remove invasive species, clean up trash, maintain trails, and help with a…

Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy (SMLC) is a nonprofit organization and qualified conservation organization dedicated to conserving and managing wildlife habitat in order to foster healthy ecosystems, protect air and water quality, and provide scenic enjoyment.

Promote public awareness, host balanced discussions and develop solutions helping to generate the existence of a healthy environment.

Eastside Community Network develops people, places and plans for sustainable growth on Detroit’s east side

To implement local solutions to global issues at the intersection of ecology, education, and design.

To coordinate and direct the community participants in their efforts to improve the environment and strengthen the economy in southwest Detroit.

Ford House is a home of stories waiting to be uncovered.

To protect our environment, health, economic well-being and community quality of life. Clean Water Action organizes strong grassroots groups and coalitions, and campaigns to elect environmental candidates and to solve environmental and community problems.