Uncommon conservation
Subtitle: the story of saving Grass River : Grass River Natural Area, the heart of the chain of lakes, Antrim County Michigan
By: book written by Heather Shumaker
Publisher: Chabanelle Media
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Traverse City, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 63
ISBN-13: 9780615358499
Subjects: Antrim County (Mich.); Nature conservation; Natural areas; Stream conservation; Grass River Natural Area (Organization); Local History; Lake conservation; History
Other titles: Story of saving Grass River; Grass River Natural Area, the heart of the chain of lakes, Antrim County Michigan
Description: "Uncommon Conservation, The Story of Saving Grass River chronicles the origins of one of Michigan's oldest and largest nature preserves. In an era that predated heightened environmental consciousness, a handful of visionaries -- that soon grew to hundreds -- have achieved national recognition as the 'Grass River Model.' These volunteer activists protected an irreplaceable resource for the good of nature and community. This collective accomplishment is a roadmap for future environmental stewards committed to enriching lives and ensuring the permanence of the natural world."--P. [4] of cover.
Table of contents: title: Phase I: Early Days of Land Acquisition (1968-1979); title: The sandsucker; title: Grass River Wildlife Project; title: The Grass River model; title: Grass River milestones(1975-1979); title: Phase II: Land Stewardship and Education (1979-1992); title: The mantle of management; title: Preparing for access (1980-1984); title: Hunting debate (1983-1988); title: Early education (1984-1990s); title: Phase III: A Staffed Nonprofit (1992-onward); title: Transitions (1992-2009); title: New era of land protection (1990s-onward); title: Grass River inspiration; title: Epilogue.