On The Ground
OTG: Manistee River Clean Up
The Manistee River, which is home to a very healthy resident population of game fish species, is located in the northwestern region of Michigan’s lower peninsula. The mainstream of the river spans over 78 miles, and has a drainage area of 590 square miles. The small towns that are situated near the river are home…
Read MoreOTG: Clinton River Clean Up
With 120 major rivers in the state of Michigan that canvas over 36,350 square miles, river health and quality is something that we are very passionate about. Since these areas are frequently used for angling and recreation, rivers can quickly fall victim to pollution and littering. With volunteer-based help through our On The Ground projects, we…
Read MoreLooking Ahead With OTG
Since our last project at the Grouse Enhanced Management Site (GEMS) that kicked off our Annual Convention, the On The Ground program has been busy at work securing dates and details for upcoming events. Here’s what’s happening for the remainder of July: Saturday, July 14, 2018 Clinton River Clean Up with Metro-West Steelheaders Yates…
Read More2018 Annual Convention Recap
Another Annual Convention has come and passed, and with it, we reflect back on the year behind us, the work we have done and the work that lies ahead. As a true grassroots organization, staff at MUCC would like to thank all of our members who helped participate in the process — whether that was…
Read MoreOTG: Gladwin GEMS (Convention)
On Friday, June 22, twenty seven volunteers kicked of MUCC’s Annual Convention by gathering at Lame Duck Foot Access Trail in Gladwin, MI to build two board walks. These structures will aid recreational users and hunters alike in navigating the wet, lowland soils of this Grouse Enhanced Management Site (GEMS). Partners from Michigan United Conservation…
Read MoreOn the Ground Jr: Murphy Elementary at Rose Lake SGA
On Wednesday, May 30th and Thursday, May 31st, 100 students from Murphy Elementary in the Haslett public schools built brush piles and pulled garlic mustard in the Rose Lake State Game Area to improve wildlife habitat. The students then enjoyed an afternoon of activities including mammal pelt ID, duck decoy ID and archery at the Rose…
Read MoreOn the Ground: Volunteers Improve Habitat in the Gwinn State Forest
Last weekend was a busy one for wildlife habitat improvement in the Gwinn State Forest! On Saturday, May 19th, the Mid U.P. Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society hosted a tree planting event at the Bill Rollo Memorial GEMS area in the Gwinn State Forest. Then, a few of those volunteers dedicated a second day…
Read MoreOn the Ground Jr: Cramer Jr High Community Service Club at Bay City State Rec Area
This week with On the Ground Jr, the Cramer Jr High Community Service Club with Brad Williams dedicated another day to wildlife conservation by volunteering in the Bay City State Recreation Area on Tuesday. Last year, the group pulled enough garlic mustard in the area to fill over 30 trash bags. This year, the group…
Read MoreOn the Ground: Upcoming Events May & June 2018
On the Ground has a busy summer schedule set up with a focus in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula! In May and June, you can find OTG improving wildlife habitat in the Grayling State Forest, Gwinn State Forest, Pigeon River Country State Forest, Atlanta State Forest, and Gladwin State Forest Grouse Enhanced…
Read MoreOn the Ground: 660 More Trees Planted With OTG & OTG Jr
This week has provided two more opportunities to improve wildlife habitat on Michigan’s public lands. On Saturday, a group of Girl Scouts combined efforts with volunteers from the Ruffed Grouse Society and others to plant a variety of apple trees in the Gladwin Grouse Enhanced Management Site (GEMS). This project was coordinated with DNR Wildlife…
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