Private Landowners Many private citizens have land they would like to devote to wildlife. These range from individuals with a few acres to people with substantial acreage. Through our Private Wetlands Program, we have helped hundreds of people restore their land. Often, we work with farmers.
Some land is just too wet to be economically competitive in crop production.
A farmer can spend decades and thousands of dollars putting in drainage, planting using agricultural chemicals, and every year the same patch of land will have stunted crops or none at all. We help farmers turn a liability into a gain for wildlife. The Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation has worked with numerous business in industries ranging from forest products to utilities. The Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation worked with Mead Corporation and Menasha Corporation on several projects in Northern Michigan to provide forest wildlife habitat. Non-Profit Organizations Nature Centers such as Woldumar near Lansing and The Fowler Center in Lapeer County meet an important community need by providing information about the environment and outdoor recreation opportunities for children.