Rivers & Lakes
Little Traverse Conservancy
The mission of the Little Traverse Conservancy is to protect the natural diversity and beauty of northern Michigan by preserving significant land and scenic areas, and fostering appreciation and understanding of the environment. Our service area includes Chippewa, Mackinac, Emmet, Cheboygan, and Charlevoix counties. Maps can be found on the website, at local Chamber of Commerce offices, or by mail (call the Conservancy at 231-347-0991 between 8am and 5pm Monday - Friday). The Conservancy also offers a number of guided hikes and other activities throughout the year, so check the website: www.landtrust.org
LTC Facts & Figures:
Area Preserves:
• More than 270 private properties have been given permanent protection with conservation easements.
Rogers/Dressel/Jordan River Preserve: From downtown East Jordan, travel northeast and then south on M-32 for 1.3 miles to Rogers Road. Turn right and the preserve is 1/2 mile down on the right.
• More than 200 nature preserves open to the public. • LTC maintains 107 miles of trail on nearly 50 nature preserves. • For more than 25 years, LTC has provided environmental education programs - at no cost - to thousands of • school children throughout the year. • Quarterly field trips are offered for an adult audience interested in learning more about our valuable natural spaces.
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Raven Ridge Nature Preserve: From downtown East Jordan, travel east on C48 approximately 3.5 miles to Pearsall Rd. Turn right, then immediately turn left onto Fuller Rd. Turn right in about 1.5 mi. St. Clair Lake/Six Mile Lake Natural Area: From Ellsworth, take C48 east approximately two miles to South Arm Township Park and a small parking area on the right (south) side of the road. There is a rustic boat launch on the river.
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