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Annual Report 2025

Board of Directors Staff

Tony Pitts

Chair

Jennifer Hill

Vice Chair

Meaghan Gass

Secretary

Chip Erwin

Treasurer

Greg Bator

Samuel Burckhardt

Rich Castle

Ned Caveney

Alex Code

Katherine Erwin

Joe Jarecki

Dan O’Connor

Christie Perdue

Ty Ratliff

Jerry Rucker

Donette Spiekerman

Brad Jensen Executive Director

Lisha Ramsdell Associate Director

Ken Bauer Preserve Manager

Shelby Bauer

Senior Conservation Coordinator

Bryant Eddy Habitat Project Manager

Chris Engle Communications Associate

Abigail Ertel Director of Community Engagement

Brenda Herman Development Director

Amber Hubbard Stewardship Project Manager

Daniel Judd Habitat Specialist

Maddie Khuri Community Educator

Paige Lackey Communications Manager

Josh Leisen Senior Project Manager

Abby Macek Restoration Specialist

Our Mission

The mission of Huron Pines is to enhance and protect land, water and wild places through community-driven conservation.

Samantha Nellis Director of Conservation Science

Amy Nowakowski Senior Project Manager

Tonya Ouillette Office & Data Manager

Nick Theisen Watershed Technician

Amanda Vanaman Community Project Manager

Jennie Zoll Director of Finance & Administration

Our Vision

Conservation driven by engaged, empowered communities.

Cover: Restoration Specialist Abby Macek prepares a flat of native plugs for planting at the Mio Prairie propagation site where seeds will be grown

restoration

Above: Staff gathered at Hartwick Pines State Park in August.

A New Chapter: Grounded in Impact, Guided by Strategy

Dear Friends,

As 2025 draws to a close, I’m reflecting on what we’ve accomplished together and what lies ahead for Northeast Michigan.

Over the past three years we turned our 2023-2025 strategic plan into reality because supporters like you stood behind our work. Eight new communities joined the Lake Huron Forever pledge program, 13 major road-stream crossings and dam removals reconnected 117 miles of coldwater streams, and cherished lands were permanently protected so they can be enjoyed for generations to come. Together, we enhanced over 7,300 acres of habitat, coordinated multi-partner coalitions like the Northern Pine Plains Partnership and Obtawaing Biosphere Region, and deepened our work across this remarkable landscape.

These accomplishments taught us something vital: the more we work in partnership with local communities — citizens, elected leaders, planning commissions, road commissions, civic groups, schools and churches — the more we can achieve together for this special corner of the world. Your support doesn’t just fund projects; it builds the trust and relationships that make lasting conservation possible.

Throughout 2025, we turned our attention to the future, developing an ambitious strategic plan that will guide us through 2030. This plan reflects a fundamental truth about Northeast Michigan: every community here has its own character, its own priorities, and its own connection to the land and water. Whether it’s collecting fossils near Alpena, fishing for walleye on Saginaw Bay, canoeing the Sturgeon River, birding for Kirtland’s warblers in Mio, kiteboarding in Tawas, or hunting grouse in Pigeon River Country—these experiences bind us together across the region.

What makes this region special is the people who call it home. People who love the outdoors and are willing to roll up their sleeves to protect it. People who understand that conservation isn’t something imposed from the outside, but something that grows from local values and local action.

This community-centered approach matters now more than ever. As federal and state governments pull back from traditional conservation roles, regional organizations like Huron Pines become essential to protecting what we all value. We’re ready to step forward alongside you to ensure Northeast Michigan’s wild places and vibrant communities thrive for generations to come.

You’ve been instrumental in helping us achieve these results. Now, as we turn the page to our next chapter, I hope you’ll continue shaping the story of Northeast Michigan’s conservation with us. If you’d like to learn more about our strategic plan and the goals ahead, I’d welcome the opportunity to share them with you.

Thank you for your partnership and support.

With gratitude,

Brad Jensen Executive Director

Looking Back, Moving Forward

Dear Friends,

As I reflect upon the last eight years serving on the Huron Pines Board of Directors — and prepare to step down from this role — I am reminded that our greatest strength has always been the people and partnerships that sustain this organization. Your support continues to be critical in producing positive results across Northern Michigan. Thank you!

We have navigated periods of rapid change — ecological, economic and social — yet our commitment to protecting the lands and waters of Northern Michigan has remained unwavering. These years have brought remarkable achievements: the restoration of critical habitats, the removal of aging infrastructure that once impeded our rivers, the expansion of communitydriven conservation programs, and the nurturing of a new generation of environmental stewards. Each milestone has been made possible by our dedicated staff, volunteers, donors, local leaders and the countless individuals who believe in the long-term health of this region.

While reflection grounds us, it is our forward momentum that defines us. The work ahead will require the same creativity, resilience and collaboration that have carried us to this point. As natural systems face unprecedented challenges, Huron Pines will continue to lead with science-based solutions that balance ecological integrity with community well-being. We will deepen partnerships with local governments, landowners and youth; expand efforts to build vibrant forests and resilient watersheds; and champion conservation practices that strengthen both ecosystems and economic ties.

The next chapter for Huron Pines is one of intention, innovation and shared purpose. Although I am stepping away from board service, I look forward to continuing my involvement as an active supporter of this work. I am pleased to announce that Tony Pitts, who currently serves on our Board, has been elected as the new Board Chairperson. Tony is an astute entrepreneur and avid outdoorsman dedicated to the values we share.

Thank you for the trust, collaboration and shared dedication that make every achievement possible and every goal within reach. Together, we will continue to protect what matters most.

Sincerely,

Greg Bator Board Chair Emeritus

Montiel Birmingham, Planning, Development & Zoning Director for the City of Alpena, helps install a pollinator garden at Alpena’s Bay View Park in October.

Connected Waters, Shared Stewardship

The Thunder Bay Watershed Story

The Thunder Bay Watershed encompasses 1,250 square miles of Northern Michigan — a vast network of streams, rivers and wetlands all flowing to Lake Huron at Alpena. Thanks to strong local partnerships and your support, Huron Pines is addressing environmental threats to this region at a watershed-wide scale. From its headwaters in Montmorency County to where the river meets Thunder Bay in Alpena, we are working to reduce stormwater runoff, restore habitats for fish and wildlife, and ensure clean drinking water for the communities we serve.

A new timber bridge constructed last fall at Hossler Road marked our seventh successful road/ stream crossing restoration in this watershed since 2020. This $3 million total investment in new infrastructure has reconnected 120 miles of vital habitat for trout and other river life, reduced repair costs for road commissions, and is building a watershed that’s more resilient to a changing climate.

Watersheds with forests covering more than half their land area have better water quality than those with fewer trees and result in lower treatment costs for municipal water utilities, including Alpena’s which sources its drinking water from Lake Huron. To further benefit water quality, our staff and volunteers planted 4,000 new trees last fall to boost forest cover, and installed another thousand willow shrubs to fortify an eroding streambank, all on private lands along the Thunder Bay River. By involving landowners in this effort, we push our impact beyond property lines and empower individuals to promote clean drinking water.

As a Lake Huron Forever Community, the City of Alpena made significant strides in 2025 in support of its pledge to protect water quality and engage its residents in conservation efforts. Working shoulder to shoulder with our team, volunteers and City staff installed a rain garden and pollinator garden at Bay View Park in October. Once established, these deep-rooted native plants will filter thousands of gallons of stormwater annually, provide habitat for birds and beneficial insects, and serve as a community showpiece of native landscaping for residents and visitors.

“These projects are highly visible, practical demonstrations of Alpena’s commitment to sustainable stormwater management and long-term protection of Lake Huron as pledged in the City’s Lake Huron Forever roadmap,” said City Manager Rachel Smolinski.

In recognition of their leadership in conservation, Huron Pines presented the city with the Community Conservation Leadership Award at a November celebration in Alpena.

“The City of Alpena has shown that effective conservation is not just about restoring habitats or building infrastructure, it’s about building community — fostering partnerships, inspiring stewardship and creating a culture of care for the natural world,” said Samantha Nellis, Director of Conservation Science at Huron Pines.

By spring 2026 we will have completed the Thunder Bay Watershed Management Plan, the product of more than two years of field work identifying ongoing threats to water quality across the watershed. Useful in leveraging state and federal grants to help tackle these issues, this guiding document will shape the next decade of high-impact work by Huron Pines and our partners to protect this region for generations to come.

From planting trees along private streambanks and restoring road crossings to reconnect miles of habitat, to municipal stormwater solutions and watershed-wide threat assessments — each project strengthens the next. This is conservation at a scale that matters: an interconnected strategy protecting clean water, healthy habitats and thriving communities from the headwaters to Lake Huron. Together, we’re building a better future for the region and all who call it home.

Big Impact in The Big Wild

Building on decades of land protection, restoration and stewardship

With its famed streams, remote lakes and vast forests where the calls of wild elk echo, the Pigeon River Country (PRC) State Forest is one of Michigan’s most iconic landscapes. Beloved as “The Big Wild” in both spirit and scale, this region represents what is possible when longterm stewardship meets community support. Your generosity sustains and strengthens a legacy of protecting and restoring this remarkable place while inspiring the next generation to carry its stewardship forward.

This commitment took a major step forward in September when we transferred ownership of the Elk Run tract — 236 acres of upland forests woven with wildlife trails in southern Cheboygan County — to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Your commitment to conservation has permanently protected 2,800 additional acres within the PRC this past decade; strengthening Michigan’s most expansive public forest for future generations. Every acquisition builds a protective buffer around trout streams to keep them clean and cold, provides vital habitat for wildlife, and maintains our treasured hunting, fishing and outdoor heritage.

Just four miles east of Elk Run, our collaborative partnership with the DNR is playing a major role in preserving one of the forest’s most cherished features. Cornwall Creek Flooding is a popular fishing destination and pristine wilderness experience where early-rising anglers are rewarded with loon songs in the morning fog. Critical dam renovations that began last summer will conclude this spring to enhance public safety and protect downstream habitat so families can continue making lasting memories at this special place like no other in Michigan.

Culminating in 2025, a years-long project transformed a former gravel pit on the southern edge of the PRC back into thriving prairie habitat, marked by the return of native wildflowers and grasses planted by our staff. Repeated treatments by our team, followed by seeding and planting to rebuild the soil, has resulted in a lush landscape that serves beneficial insects, birds and all kinds of wildlife which make their home in this forest.

Protecting the health of these ecosystems also means responding quickly to emerging threats like invasive species which disrupt its sensitive ecosystems. By catching infestations early, we ensure harmful species like black locust, garlic mustard, Japanese barberry, Phragmites, purple loosestrife and wild parsnip can’t gain a foothold in habitats they could otherwise overrun. Our staff treated 135 acres of the PRC for these species in 2025, effectively preventing their spread to surrounding forest and wetland habitats.

Sharing these successes and deepening public understanding of our stewardship work is another vital part of our mission. Last fall, we welcomed community members to the Pigeon River Country Discovery Center for a workshop led by Restoration Specialist Abby Macek who introduced participants to our Native Seed Program, showing how collecting and dispersing wildflower seed can support biodiversity where they live. At a second workshop, Habitat Project Manager Bryant Eddy spoke about the habits and history of ruffed grouse and how forest management — including sustainable timber harvests and prescribed fire — promote healthy populations of Michigan’s “thunder chicken.”

From restoring prairies and protecting waterways to inspiring future stewards, your impact can be seen throughout the Pigeon River Country. In 2025 alone, nearly $3 million was invested to safeguard habitat, strengthen infrastructure and expand public engagement across this extraordinary forest. Each acre protected, each stream kept cold and clean, and each community member inspired reflects your leadership. Because of you, “The Big Wild” remains wild — and will for generations to come.

Dense woods meet the wild shoreline of Cornwall Creek Flooding in the heart of the Pigeon River Country State Forest.

Four captive-reared Great Lakes piping plovers, hatched from eggs rescued from an abandoned nest, are released back to the shore of Tawas Point State Park. Nicknamed “The Boys of Summer” by our volunteers, the plovers may return to nest this spring. Photo courtesy Konnie Spenceley

Conservation Runs Deep in Tawas

A year of wins for endangered plovers, coastal habitats and the community’s natural heritage

It was the moment our staff and volunteers had waited weeks to see: Four Great Lakes piping plovers — hatched from salvaged eggs, raised in captivity and chauffeured 150 miles to the Lake Huron shore that morning — were about to take their first steps as wild birds. In a flash of marbled wings, the fledgelings sprang from their carrier and made for the waves of dunegrass welcoming them back to Tawas Point, the summer home for Michigan’s rarest shorebird.

The triumphant release of these birds in July notched another conservation win in the Greater Tawas Area, a community which has rallied around the ongoing recovery of this endangered species. Volunteer monitors with Au Sable Valley Audubon logged over 600 hours this summer observing nesting plovers and informing beachgoers of their presence, and alerted the Great Lakes Piping Plover Conservation Team to an abandoned nest where four eggs were recovered. Hatched by zookeepers at the University of Michigan Biological Station and released to their home beach, we can await the return of these iconic birds this spring and see life come full circle in Tawas.

The plover may have been our mascot last season but the broad conservation work happening across the region runs much deeper. A bold initiative back in 2020 to protect nearly a mile of undeveloped shoreline as Lake Huron Coastal Preserve demonstrated the Tawas community’s ties to its natural resources and a commitment to their protection (see page 10). This year we further restored the preserve by treating 82 acres for invasive Japanese barberry and wild parsnip, a toxic plant, ensuring its woods and wetlands endure as a sanctuary for wildlife and as a destination where you can connect with nature.

We extended our stewardship work with the U.S. Forest Service to Tuttle Marsh, removing another 16 acres of invasive phragmites in an ongoing effort to restore vital habitat for migratory birds and retain unobstructed views of this wetland complex, a favorite among birdwatchers. Roadside areas we seeded in past years bloomed in abundance with native wildflowers this summer, adding color and important biodiversity to its marshlands.

Every species brings value to Northern Michigan’s native ecosystems and makes them more resilient to change. This is on full display at Tawas Lake, a shallow, sprawling waterway that’s home to more than 40 species of native water plants including wild rice and carnivorous bladderwort. In August we welcomed 32 people for an evening paddle tour of the lake during our annual Tawas Lake Day, where our staff and partners shared the important conservation happening here to benefit aquatic ecosystems and support water quality for the Tawas community.

Every aspect of Huron Pines’ conservation mission is underway in Tawas. Your support enables us to show up, year after year, helping communities turn their vision for conservation into reality. From habitat restoration to community engagement, you make this work possible. Together, we’re creating lasting, purposeful impacts for the region’s waters, wildlife and people in Tawas and across all the communities we serve in Northern Michigan.

Protecting Places That Matter

Our land-assist approach helps communities secure conservation wins

Generous donor support of an ambitious $1 million fundraising campaign back in 2020 helped us secure nearly a mile of undeveloped Lake Huron shoreline and transfer its permanent protection to Alabaster Township as Lake Huron Coastal Preserve. Local leaders continue to see that lofty vision through, obtaining a grant from the state in 2025 for projects that improve visitor access to its spectacular emerald shores while safeguarding 145 acres of forests and wetlands that are essential for healthy water, wildlife and people.

“The foresight by Huron Pines to save this property was brilliant,” reflected Jim Witherspoon, chairman of the Alabaster Township Parks & Recreation Committee. “It’s an absolutely stunning place and we could have never done it on our own. The preserve is being used and enjoyed, and people are excited about our planned improvements to make it more accessible.”

We marked another land-protection milestone in October when we transferred ownership of 42 acres on Hull Island to Oscoda Charter Township, a community whose rich local history and tourism economy are shaped by the Au Sable River and Lake Huron. Huron Pines bought the property from a private landowner two years ago with funds from our donor-supported Land Protection Program. In turn, the township applied for and received a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund which they used to reimburse Huron Pines for the purchase. The newly christened Au Sable River Scenic Preserve boasts 3,300 feet of river frontage and offers abundant opportunities for recreation while helping protect the water resources that are central to its character, now and forever.

“In 2023 Huron Pines and Oscoda Township partnered to move forward on a vision to permanently protect this special place and make it available for the public,” said Abby Ertel, Director for Community Engagement at Huron Pines. “I’m excited that we’ve achieved that goal and we’re really looking forward to seeing the people of Oscoda enjoy this protected place.”

By supporting Huron Pines, you provide the essential funding which allows us to act quickly to protect lands with high conservation value and plan for their long-term care and stewardship. It’s how we were able to secure the 236-acre Elk Run tract and transfer it to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in September as part of the Pigeon River Country State Forest (see page 6), ensuring a permanent home for Michigan’s majestic wild elk.

You also help Huron Pines grow and manage its own network of nature preserves, safeguarding critical ecosystems while expanding access to nature for the communities we serve (see page 12). We are pursuing another exciting opportunity in coastal land protection in 2026 and look forward to sharing more details in the coming months about how you can support this latest effort.

Every dollar makes a difference, and every donation is a vote of confidence in our proven approach to protecting the lands and waters which make Northern Michigan special. When you make a gift to Huron Pines, you speak loudly for the value of wild places where residents and visitors can make deeper connections to the natural world.

A grove of bracken fern thrives in a forest opening at the Elk Run tract, the newest addition to Michigan’s largest expanse of public land.

The cobblestone shoreline of Lake Huron Coastal Preserve in November

Your Preserves, Your Community Protected Lands Build Connections to

Nature & Conservation

One generous gift of land in 2018 sparked a legacy of conservation for the communities we serve and established Hubbard Lake Nature Preserve as a place for quiet recreation, learning and stewardship. Huron Pines has added four more preserves since then, safeguarding a combined 2,000 acres of vital wildlife habitat and four miles of Lake Huron shoreline from development. Through ongoing care and a growing slate of public events, these places protect Northeast Michigan’s most remarkable ecosystems while ensuring lasting, meaningful access for people.

Protecting land is only the beginning. As our preserve network expands, so do opportunities for people to experience these places in ways that are personal, memorable and inspiring. From North Point Exploration Days and our annual Birding Big Sit, where visitors wander woodlands in search of carnivorous plants and migrating birds, to crisp Winter Walks with friends and neighbors at Hubbard Lake Nature Preserve, these moments transform preserves into places of connection.

Our catalog of public events grows every year, with new ways for visitors to explore at their own pace and thoughtfully curated activities where they can learn from our staff and partners about rare features found only in the Great Lakes region. We teamed up with Michigan State University Extension to bring the Conservation Stewards program to the Alpena area for the first time in 2025, utilizing our nature preserves as outdoor classrooms for 12 budding conservationists to learn and develop the skills needed to help address some of the region’s most pressing environmental challenges.

“There are so few places left like this. We need to keep them as they have been for thousands of years so we can pass them on to the next generation.”

Jim and Laura Paulson , North Point Exploration Day attendees

Providing immersive, meaningful experiences like these is how we’re fostering the next generation of conservation leaders and helping residents better understand their natural world. For a person of any age, a first encounter with a yellow-spotted salamander or the rush of a bald eagle soaring overhead at one of our preserves could be the spark that inspires them to find a lifetime of purpose and pride in conservation.

These are your places to explore, to pursue a newfound interest in bird calls, to experiment with a new camera, to exercise body and mind, to ponder nature’s wonders and learn how to become a better steward of the natural world. We work year round to care for and improve our preserves by restoring native ecosystems, removing invasive species, marking trails and adding easy to read signs that help visitors learn more about the land and wildlife around them. When you support Huron Pines, you are investing in places that strengthen your community and ensure these shared landscapes remain protected, welcoming and accessible for all.

Left: Visitors explore the dune shoreline of North Point Nature Preserve.

Right: Bob Fitch looks out over a coastal fen during a North Point Exploration Day in August.

From Seed to Full-Scale Restoration

Northern Michigan’s native plants are the foundation of healthy ecosystems but finding locally adapted native seed has long been a challenge for restoration work. Our Native Plant Program is changing that. Through partnerships with landowners, volunteers and conservation organizations, we’re building a sustainable seed supply that fuels large-scale habitat restoration across the region. This work connects residents to their natural heritage — volunteers learn to identify native plants, collect seed at the right time and understand why genetic diversity matters. Every seed we collect today becomes a thriving native plant tomorrow, supporting wildlife, improving water quality and strengthening the resilience of Northern Michigan’s ecosystems for generations to come.

Seed “Full Circle” Life Cycle

This full-circle process turns locally collected seeds into thriving habitats

In 2025

native plant program volunteer events were held

10,000

Volunteer

5,000

175

plugs were planted (9,889 to be exact!) trees and shrubs were planted pounds of native seed was spread pounds of native seed was collected

Kayla Drye, of Waterford and Oscoda, plants native wildflowers at our Mio Prairie propagation site where seed will be grown and collected for future restoration efforts.

The Next Chapter for Michigan’s Wild Places

Throughout 2025, our staff and board came together to envision the next chapter for Huron Pines. Through thoughtful planning and community input, we developed a comprehensive strategic plan that will guide our work through 2030. This roadmap reflects our commitment to ambitious conservation outcomes, meaningful community partnerships and long-term organizational sustainability. We’re excited to bring this vision to life and invite you to be part of this next chapter.

Our Five Strategic Goals

GOAL 1

Ensure upland ecosystems are healthy, protected and resilient.

Restoring forests and grasslands, protecting critical habitats and working with landowners to make conservation happen across the landscape.

GOAL 2

Rivers, lakes, wetlands and shorelines are healthy and resilient.

Removing barriers in rivers so fish can move freely, keeping stormwater pollution out of the waterways and restoring wetlands across Northeast Michigan.

GOAL 3

Conservation is community-driven and empowered.

Supporting communities in leading their own conservation work and building authentic partnerships with Tribal Nations.

GOAL 4

Funding sources are strengthened and diversified.

Growing our community of supporters and creating stable funding that ensures our work continues for years to come.

GOAL 5

Operational infrastructure stability and sustainability.

Investing in our people, strengthening governance, and building systems that support excellence in everything we do.

Be part of the next chapter. Sign up for our bi-weekly eNews for updates on how we’re bringing these goals to life and ways you can get involved.

A Strong Foundation for the Future

Throughout 2025, Huron Pines demonstrated strong financial stewardship while navigating an increasingly uncertain funding environment. Thanks to careful planning, disciplined expense management and diversified revenue streams, we continued to advance our mission without interruption. Our financial position shows we are built to last and can adapt to change while continuing to protect natural resources, engage communities and achieve impactful conservation results.

Public grants remain a key foundation of our work, enabling large-scale conservation and restoration efforts across our priority areas of healthy water, protected places and vibrant communities. At the same time, private philanthropic support plays a critical and growing role in our success. Private gifts provide the flexibility needed to act quickly when new opportunities arise, strengthen organizational capacity and meet critical matching requirements needed to secure public funds. This balanced funding model allows Huron Pines to remain resilient, innovative and effective, even as funding streams fluctuate.

Our revenue, expense and net asset trends reflect a stable and sustainable organization, strengthened by permanent land protection, thoughtful long-term investments and responsible cash management. This positions us to continue serving Northern Michigan well into the future. Looking ahead, private donor support will be increasingly vital to sustaining momentum, expanding impact and ensuring we can meet the conservation challenges of tomorrow.

For additional and detailed information concerning Huron Pines’ finances, governance and program activities, we encourage those with interest to review Huron Pines’ IRS form 990, available through a link on our website at huronpines.org.

$1,232,727 $118,287 Private Funding Fundraising Protected Places $146,106 Other Other $1,797,561 $4,585,055 72% 9% 16% 3% $2,681,701 $957,345

Plan Today. Protect Tomorrow.

Supporters like you have played a vital role in advancing Huron Pines’ conservation work across Northeast Michigan. A planned gift allows you to continue that impact in a way that aligns with your personal, financial and family goals. You remain in control, with flexible options such as bequests, beneficiary designations, retirement assets or other giving tools that reflect what works best for you. These gifts help provide the long-term stability needed to sustain restoration efforts, respond to emerging environmental challenges, and protect the lands and waters you value most. By thoughtfully choosing how you give, you can create a legacy that reflects your commitment to conservation while supporting future generations. We invite you to explore how a planned gift can help ensure Huron Pines’ work continues well into the future.

For information about how to join our Legacy Society, or to let us know you have included Huron Pines in your estate plans, please reach out to Development Director Brenda Herman at (989) 448-2293, ext. 32 or brenda@huronpines.org.

2025 Donor List

Gifts received between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 are acknowledged below. If your name has been omitted or listed incorrectly, please contact Tonya Ouillette, at (989) 448-2293, ext. 21 or tonya@huronpines.org.

Elizabeth Abood-Carroll and David Carroll

Acorn Family Retreats

Guy and Angela Adamec

Christopher Adamo

The Adamo Family

William R. Adams

Ruth Addis and Marj Schloff

Fred and Diane Alati

Gerard and Kathleen Albanese

Bill and Debra Anderson

Robert Andrus

Anonymous (13)

Anonymous Fund at the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan

Bob and Cathy Anthony

The Cathy and Bob Anthony Fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Caryl and Russ Anton

Dick and Marilyn Augustine

Richard and Marilyn Bachelor

Martin and Michelle Baker

Roderick S. Baker and Moira Corcoran

Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund

Eric Bankhead

Brenda Banwell and Conne Terova

Al Bartow

Gregory and Cecilia Bator

Joanna and Nathan Beatty

Karl Benghauser

Bennethum’s Northern Inn Restaurant

Pat and Judy Benson

Alan and Madonna Bernard

David and Elaine Billmire

Sally Binard

Mary and Timothy Blackwood

Donald and Gail Block

Barbara and Kenneth Bollin

Richard and Jeannine Boyce

Kathleen and David Boyd

George and Janet Bozynski

Richard and Marie Bracci

Carolyn Jean and Dan Braden

Carol Brand

Sally Brand

Kurt and Deborah Brauer

Norm and Valerie Brecheisen

Christopher Brierley

Joseph Brincat

Geoffrey Brousseau

Don and Patricia Brown

Michael H. and Bernice A. Brown

Michael P. Brown

Ernest Brumbaugh and Carole Mueller-Brumbaugh

Mike Bugenske

Samuel Burckhardt and Richard Wilson

Jim and Gina Burke

Don Burkley

Elaine Butts

Patrick and Laurie Byle

Katie Call

Al and Pat Cambridge

Christine Cameron

Tom and Marcia Cardelli

Don Carpenter

Richard Castle

Anne and John Cauley

Cedars for the Au Sable

Marian and Norman Charters

Colby and Tim Chilcote

Terry and Susan Childs

Bradd Chisholm

Bill Chown

Sandra S. Clark

Donna Cochrane

Lisa and David Comer

Community Foundation of St. Clair County

Tom Cook and Anna Owens

Pam and Tom Conquest

Consumers Energy

William McCabe Coolidge and Karen Day

Jay Copeland and Susan Beede

Frank and Kathy Cordray

Michelle and Eric Cornish

Robert and Judy Cosgriff

Bob and Gay Courtois

Mary M. Cox

Ann and Richard Craig

Sarah Craig

Kathy Crawford

Norma Crouch

Jim Culberson

Mary Culik and Robert Sharrar

Deirdre Curran and Roger Anderson

Michael and Terri Cwik

Tom Dale

Anne and Daniel Danosky

Mark Delaney

John Dempsey and Margo Lakin

Dan Dennis and Linda Parker

Diane Dennis

William R. and Mary Elizabeth Derwin

Janiene DeVinney

Patrice DeVinney

Nancy Dextrom

Antonio and Teresa Dorta

Katherine Duffy

Eric and Cathy Dukatz

Susan Duncan and Larry Van Wagoner

Elizabeth, Allan & Warren Shelden Fund

Rick and Sharon Engstrom

Madel Ernemann

Abigail and Patrick Ertel

The Chip and Betsy Erwin Family

Katherine Erwin and Dirk VanKoughnett

Erwin/VanKoughnett Family Fund at The Chicago Community Foundation

Marsha Fales - Wright and Doug Wright

Larry and Pat Farris

Roger and Mary Fechner

Fidelity Charitable

Larry and Vickie Fields

Charles, Katherine and Mikayla Finneran

Robert Flickinger

Christopher and Laura Fluke

Mike and Maureen Foresman

Jim and Sue Francis

Frankenmuth Community Foundation

Pattie Frasier

William and Carol Frederick

Susan Freel

John Freeman

Belinda Friis

Sarah and Dale Fritz

John and Wendy Frye

Funds for the Community of the Otsego Community Foundation

Karen Funke

Tamala Gage

Robert Gale

Paul Gambka

Jeff and Kristin Gandy

Carol and James Garlo

Meaghan Gass

Valerie Gaudette-Adair

Elizabeth Gauthier-Rabaut and Gerard Gauthier

Robert Gillenwater

Jacquelyn Girard

William Glass

Curtis Goldsborough

Good Neighbor Authority, a partnership between the Michigan DNR and the Huron-Manistee National Forests of the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Rusty and Elizabeth Gowland

Robert and Jennifer Grace

Chris and Elaine Graham

Christine Grant

Jim and Shirley Graves

Great Lakes Energy People Fund

Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Great Lakes Fishery Trust

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Tom and Joann Green

Jeff Greene

Lora Greene

Jim and Linda Gregart

Mark and Susan Griffin

Pamela Griffin

Nancy Guregian

Peter and Virginia Gustafson

Beverly and James Haas

Jan and Talbot Hack

Rick and Robin Hagopian

Beach Hall

Michael and Jo Ann Hamm

Suzanne Hartman

Betty and Paul Hartmann

Mary Haws

Blair and Sandra Marie Headrick

Michael Heath

Howard E. Hedlund

Fred Heine

Jerry Heinrich

Cathy Heller

Matthew and Katherine Heller

Sue and Eric Helsel

Dick and Judy Henry

Patrick Heraghty

Brenda and Mark Herman

Don and Joann Hester

Hiawatha National Forest of the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture

Russ and Barb Hicks

Higgins Lake Property Owners Association

Thomas and Lisa Hilberg

William and Kristin Hildebrandt

Jennifer and Jason Hill

Robert Hill

Scott and Cynthia Hill

Kurt Hines and Laura Ringlein

Hailey Hochrein

Thoralf Hoelzer and Victoria Hoelzer-Maddox

Stacy and Mark Holmén

Anne Honhart

Hougen Foundation

William Houston

Kristin Howland

Todd Howser and Nickie Palumbo

HPC Credit Union

Stan and Theresa Hubbell

Carl and Vicky Hueter

Heather Huffstutler and Shaun Ulrich

Elizabeth Hunsche

Linda Hunt

Huron-Manistee National Forests of the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Iosco County Community Improvement Fund and the Iosco County Lakes and Rivers Fund held at the Iosco County Community Foundation

David Irani and Laurel Moore

Mark Isken

Elizabeth Jacob

Kurt Jagoda

Jansen Family

Joe and Judi Jarecki

Brad Jensen and Rebecca Benson

Jerry Jensen

Jan Johnson

Jim and Wendy Johnson

Karen Johnson

Marty and Ellen Jones

Gail Juppenlatz

William C. and Lori Jurgens

Elizabeth Juziuk

JX Gives Back Family Foundation, Inc

Robert and Connie Kabbe

Jessica Kane and Alexander Code

Sue and Barry Keller

Brenda Kelley

Ramzi Khuri

George and Linda Killat

Mark and Nancy Kinney

Jim and Kathe Kirchner

Chris and Ellen Klebba

Mr. and Mrs. Herb and Linda Klingel

Ryan Knight

Dan Kobil and Kathy Johnston

Bruce and Tammy Kohnert

Kohnert Family Fund of the Otsego Community Foundation

Wayne and Marcia Koppa

Jennifer and Michael Koralewski

Gary Kovelle

Harry and Belinda Kubbe

Jim and Barbara Kurbel

James Kure and Karen Smith

Peggy Kusnerz

Lake Horicon Corp.

Bernie and Nancy Lamp

Allan and Betty Larsen

Jerry and Susan LaVanture

David and Joanne Lawless

Kathleen and Duncan Lawrence

Joshua Leisen

Yvonne Lentner

Kathy and Mike Lewis

Kirsten Lietz

John R. Lindsay

Elizabeth Littler

Jenny and Anton Llakmani

David and Julianne Lockwood and Family

Robin-Marie and Terence Loucks

The Love Family Cottage

Robert and Karen Luetje

Victor Lukasavitz

Carol and Michael Lund

The Frank W. Lynch and Roberta Jane Lynch

Endowed Family Fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Cynthia Maas

Michael and Donna Maddin

Kevin Madson and Kristin Soreiede

Dr. Robert and Michaele Malecki

Jan Manzella

John and Nancy Marshall

Laura and Bruce Maxwell

Bradley Mazzenga

McClay Family Foundation

William and Sigrid McClay

Greg and Diana McComas

Fred and Sandra McDonald

Patricia McGorman

Shaun McKeon

Tim McMannis

Deb and Mark Merrill

James and Andrea Mertz

Mary Ann and Roger Meyer

Michigan Community Service Commission

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Water Resources Division Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Nonpoint Source Program by the United States Environmental Protection Agency