HeadWaters Land Conservancy

06/01/2026

Michigan's most celebrated cold-water trout river runs through the heart of our service area, and we have an opportunity to protect 67 acres of riparian land along its banks in Crawford County. Keeping this corridor intact means cleaner water, healthier fish habitat, and undeveloped habitat. We're just getting started on our $500,000 goal, your support makes a real difference.

Support the conservation of 67 acres along the Au Sable River. Help us protect vital ecosystems and preserve this natural treasure.

05/29/2026

From 300 feet up, you can see something most people never get to witness 👀

This wetland complex in Ogemaw County — our newest acquisition project — tells its whole story from above. The bright green duckweed signals clean, productive water. The dead standing trees (snags) are prime real estate for wood ducks and woodpeckers. The shrubby edges? Critical cover for songbirds and amphibians.

Wetlands this intact are rare. We’re working to make sure this one stays that way — permanently. 💚

A mosaic of forested marsh, emergent wetland, and irreplaceable wildlife habitat east of Rose City — at risk of being lost forever. Help us bring it home.

05/25/2026

STOP SCROLLING! THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL MEMORIAL DAY. THE OFFICE IS CLOSED BUT THE PRESERVES ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

05/24/2026

Once covering millions of acres across the Midwest, oak savannas, open parklike landscapes of fire-adapted oaks and native grasses, have been reduced to a tiny fraction of their original range. They support an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and wildflowers, many found nowhere else. Protecting and restoring savanna habitat is one of the most urgent, and overlooked, conservation priorities of our time. A great example is our Luneack Preserve in Oscoda County.

Kenneth R. Luneack Nature Preserve Oscoda County History The Conservation Easement was donated to the Michigan Nature Association (MNA) on February 10, 2011 by Ken Luneack. The J.A. Woollam Foundat…

05/21/2026

Come see us tonight at the West Branch Business After Hours! Meet with your local land conservancy and learn about our work!

05/21/2026

Did you know? 🌾 Agricultural land conservation isn't just about pretty fields — it's about food security. HeadWaters protects regionally important farmland in northeast Michigan, helping ensure family farms remain viable and don't get converted to development. Local farms = local food = a resilient community. 🚜

05/20/2026

We'll be in West Branch tomorrow, hosting business after hours! Come learn about our new Ogemaw project!

05/18/2026

Today we're officially launching our campaign to permanently protect the Ogemaw Parcel: 30 acres of pristine wetland, tamarack bog, and wildlife habitat just outside Rose City, Michigan.
The total acquisition goal is $40,000 — and every dollar goes directly to securing this land forever.
This is conservation at the landscape scale. Be part of a legacy of land protection!

A mosaic of forested marsh, emergent wetland, and irreplaceable wildlife habitat east of Rose City — at risk of being lost forever. Help us bring it home.

05/18/2026

Runoff from the coastal wetlands flows into Lake Huron at the Hess Nature Preserve.