Stewardship

Conservation through preservation and stewardship of the lands and waters in the watersheds are critical for overall water quality and quality of life. Two Rivers Coalition supports conservation groups like Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, Michigan Nature Association and Sarett Nature Center as well as local government organizations to promote land conservation and stewardship efforts. To explore volunteer opportunities with these groups, check out these links.

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC)

Michigan Nature Association (MNA)

Sarett Nature Center

The undeveloped main river corridors, floodplain forest and headwater regions have ranked among top targets for conservation. The maps below show priority conservation areas for both watersheds based on GIS studies conducted by SWMLC.

Black River Conservation Priority Map: more details are in the Black River Watershed Management Plan Appendix G 

Paw Paw River Conservation Priority Map: more details are in the SWMLC Paw Paw River Study