Maintain and improve the water quality and habitats of the Shiawassee river watershed by enhancing the community’s appreciation and knowledge of the river, as well as increase recreational access and responsible use of the river.

To preserve land and water quality across the Saginaw Basin.

An Expert Volunteer is a skilled professional with a minimum of 2 years experience in their field. Their skills are from a wide range of fields including: Engineering, Industrial Design, Architecture/Building, Sustainable Agriculture, Permaculture, Sustainable Development, Anthropology/Sociology, Bio-Sciences, etc. This program brings skilled professionals into contact with the realities of international grassroots development work. Whether…

We collaborate with local communities to design technologies and programs to alleviate poverty

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…