Our Board of Directors ensures all SMLC expenditures and activities are compliant with SMLC Bylaws and non-profit law.

Each is committed to land conservation and the sustainability of the Conservancy. The Board of Directors is comprised of people from across southeast Michigan. Through this work we conserve habitat for wildlife and preserve natural areas and places of scenic beauty for people to enjoy. Volunteers are absolutely critical to the organization's ability to carry out these tasks. The Conservancy maintains and cares for the land held in its trust through regular monitoring and stewardship projects, and we work to educate the community about the importance of land conservation in southeast Michigan. SMLC protects land in, primarily, three ways: SMLC can own land- usually through donations (property or financial) to the organization, SMLC can work with landowners to create conservation easements (also known as conservation agreements) to protect privately owned property, and SMLC can assist local government agencies with their land protection projects.Īt times, when support is strong enough, the Conservancy can purchase land. You can get a current summary of what SMLC does and how we work by reading our most current Fact Sheet: Please click here for information on how you can volunteer. Volunteers are critical to the vitality and effectiveness of the organization. To manage day-to-day operations, the Conservancy's 3-person staff takes care of many tasks including coordination of volunteers. Clair, Washtenaw, Wayne) southeast Michigan region. Our service area covers the 7-county (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. SMLC was founded in 1988 by people who felt there should be a way for land owners to protect natural lands and open spaces in southeast Michigan.

We also work to promote appreciation of the natural world educate the public about conservation options and engage communities throughout southeast Michigan in land protection and stewardship activities. Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy (SMLC) isĪ 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and qualified conservation organization dedicated to conserving and managing wildlife habitat in order to foster healthy ecosystems, protect air and water quality, and provide scenic enjoyment. Southeast Michigan: a beautiful place where people and nature coexist in healthy, sustainable balance.

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