| June 25, 2008 |
Huron Pines AmeriCorps hosted an all-day workshop on greenbelts in an effort to promote better water quality. We had an enthusiastic group and a beautiful day.
The first half of the workshop consisted of two lectures. The first was given by Patricia Osburn from the Otsego Conservation District. She stressed the importance of soil conservation and how to obtain the proper permits for shoreline work. Next, Huron Pines staff Ecologist Jennifer Muladore gave an overview of greenbelts and then discussed native Michigan plants.
With this knowledge, the group then headed to the west side of Otsego Lake to plant an actual greenbelt. We planted a variety of plants and shrubs to create an ecological and aesthetically pleasing way to improve the water quality on Otsego Lake.
We would like to thank the Otsego Lake Association, Otsego Conservation District, Luke and Margo Noss and our volunteers!
To learn more about greenbelts, please visit the Resources section of the website.
Visit www.huronpinesamericorps.org to learn more about the AmeriCorps program. |
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