December 11, 2025

Articles for tag: land preservation

Federal Decision Imperils Conservation of 4,000 Acres in Southern Michigan

Federal Decision Imperils Conservation of 4,000 Acres in Southern Michigan

A $24.6 million federal award to protect 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southern Michigan has been rescinded, threatening conservation efforts and rural livelihoods. Legacy Land Conservancy vows to appeal. Image by Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay A $24.6 million federal conservation award intended to protect 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southeast Michigan has been rescinded, ...

STN Staff

Barry Lonik’s 30-Year Mission to Keep Washtenaw County Green

Barry Lonik’s 30-Year Mission to Keep Washtenaw County Green

How a Passion for Conservation Turned Dreams Into Over 10,000 Acres of Protected Land Barry Lonik has been at the forefront of Washtenaw County’s unparalleled land preservation efforts for over 30 years.  Lonik started what is now called Legacy Land Conservancy (originally the Potawatomi Community Land Trust) and led that organization for ten years.  During ...

Doug Marrin

200-Acre Farm Along Scenic Heritage Trail Permanently Protected

200-Acre Farm Along Scenic Heritage Trail Permanently Protected

Jansen Farms. Photo: Legacy Land Conservancy. Community News A 200-acre working family farm straddling Washtenaw and Lenawee counties and boasting scenic views along the US-12 Heritage Trail is now permanently protected by Legacy Land Conservancy. Thanks to the commitment of landowner Ron Jansen, Jansen Farms is conserved through a conservation easement, which offers permanent protection ...