Grants: Wildlife Stewardship
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Habitat Protection Plan
November 1999Project partners developed an integrated Habitat Protection Plan that coordinates and leverages the efforts of the entities working in the watershed, identify priority habitat areas and recommend sample projects.
Tawas Point Birding Platforms
November 1999Construction of six bird viewing platforms in Tawas Point State Park. The platforms protect fragile dune areas and provide sitting and viewing areas for visitors.
Lakeplain Prairie Restoration
November 1999Project partners restored 25 acres of Lakeplain Prairie, a globally significant habitat type. The restorations occured on DNR land along the Bay. The DNR will maintain the restored prairie after restoration.
Tobico Marsh Birding Platform
May 1999The Friends of the Bay City State Park requested funding to improve bird watching access in Tobico Marsh along the Andersen Trail. The area is popular among birders because it attracts a variety of birds for much of the year. In addition, thousands of school children visit the area each year. The platform will make it easier for all visitors to see birds and wildlife.
Nayanquing Point and Fish Point Shorebird Habitat Restoration
November 1998DU partnered with the DNR to develop two shorebird habitat areas, one at the Nayanquing Point Wildlife Area and the other at Fish Point Wildlife Area. These areas provide critical habitat for shorebirds, waterfowl and other wetland wildlife, and serve as excellent viewing areas for birdwatchers. The shallow water habitat developed through this project will also benefit rails, moorhens, and wading birds. These new shorebird habitats are adjacent to existing wheel chair accessible observation towers and will provide high quality viewing areas.
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SAGINAW BAY WIN ~ c/o The Conservation Fund ~ P.O. Box 734 ~ Bay City, MI 48708
phone: 989-892-9171 fax: 989-892-9172 email:
Select photos provided by Jeff Caverly Photography
