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Conserving land and water resources in the Saginaw Bay Watershed |
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Nature Preserves The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy owns seven nature preserves that are open to the public. They are natural areas in need of protection and management for the ecological benefits they provide to people and the environment. They are open to the public for enjoyment, recreation, and education. They were purchased through collaborations with area partners or donated to the Conservancy.
Where are they? Pinconning Nature Preserve, Bay County Standish Nature Preserve, Arenac County (corner of LaFave & Bordeau, Standish Township) Saganing Nature Preserve, Arenac County (end of Worth Road, Standish Township) Pressprich Nature Preserve, Arenac County (US 23 & Tonkey Road, Sims Township) Sand Point Nature Preserve, Huron County (M25 north of Dunn Road, Caseville Township) Fegan Nature Preserve, Ogemaw County Shaw-Marsh Nature Preserve, Crawford County
Why preserve/own these properties? Many of the lands we own are home to wetlands, which provide many benefits, including preserving water quality, reducing sediment entering rivers and the bay, providing a barrier to erosion along shorelines, helping with flood protection, and providing the beginning of the food chain. In addition to the environmental benefits of protecting coastal wetlands, the preserves provide recreational opportunities for residents and tourists. General purposes for the preserves are: 1. Preserve the conservation values in a predominately natural state in perpetuity 2. Provide a nature area that is open to the public for educational and recreational use. 3. Eliminate or reduce as much as possible existing or future impairments to the scenic landscape and natural character. 4. Preserve in an undisturbed state any historical or archeological features. 5. Provide a natural home to many species of wildlife. 6. Protect to the extent practical the diversity of plant species found at the site from invasive species and human disturbance
Preserves are monitored by a regular visit a minimum of every 3 months by member(s) of the conservancy board, staff or other volunteer. It is our responsibility to ensure that the purposes are achieved.
Preserve Rules -Open during daylight (dawn to dusk) -No overnight camping -No campfires/smoking -No motorized vehicles -No littering/dumping debris -No disturbance or removal of vegetation except as part of a Conservancy management plan |
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P.O. Box 222
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311 Fifth Street