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A group of local folks are starting an effort to improve the Clinton River in and around Depot Park that we can support and help not only improve this area but broaden the impact of NOHLC in our township. This can be expanded to include the Mill Ponds, Park Lake and more of the upper Clinton River including our property in the Kimball Preserve off Perry Lake Rd. |
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It appears that there will be an effort to generate a millage for Parks and Rec and open areas in the township. We can be involved to make sure it furthers NOHLC goals as well. We should be taking a hard look at a few key properties we would like to see preserved in our township. There are several properties that offer attractive possibilities for preservation. |
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The Clinton River Watershed Council is working on a plan for the Upper Clinton River area which falls right into our township so we can be a player on this program as well. |
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Storm Water Management is a major concern of all. |
SEE YOU THERE ! BRING A FRIEND !
Please email your indication of interest and support to Jim Reed at jimreed214@aol.com
Independence Township is the birthplace of the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy. Established in 1972 as the Independence Land Conservancy, (one of the first two in Michigan); the Conservancy changed its name in 1998 to the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy.
The Independence Preservation Committee has worked hard over its 30 years to protect and link the remaining high-quality natural areas in Independence Township, sometimes in partnership with the Township and developers.
The following NOHLC owned Preserves, totaling over 175 acres, are in Independence Township:
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Schmude Sanctuary |
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Nolta-Brennan Endowment |
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Nels Kimball Sanctuary |
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Keller Sanctuary |
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Cranberry Lake Shores |
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Heather Haven |
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Voorheis-Beardsley Farm |
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Whipple Lake Preserve |
In addition, NOHLC holds Conservation Easements on more than 20 properties, totaling more than 315 acres, in Independence Township. These easements allow the owner full use and privacy while protecting the natural features forever.
Together, NOHLC’s easements and preserves comprise almost 500 protected acres in Independence Township. The Committee continues to promote the preservation of natural areas, wildlife, flora and fauna, and water-quality in Independence Township.
For further information, please email Jim Reed: JimReed214@aol.com or call him at (248) 625-6245
Learn about your Preservation Options
View a Model Conservation Easement
Window of Opportunity! A new federal tax law helps family farmers, ranchers and other moderate- income landowners get a significant tax benefit for donating a conservation easement. For more information see the Land Trust Alliance fact sheet or the NOHLC Tax Incentives article.
Please use the buttons below to navigate to the other preservation committee pages.
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