About Us Our Staff Our Board of Directors Links Strategic Plan News Press Releases Annual Report Newsletter eNewsletter Contact Land Stewardship Watershed Protection Leadership Donate Resources Huron Pines In Action 64 Tons of Sediment Eliminated from the Thunder Bay River System   November 20, 2007 In what is certainly a record for Northeast Michigan, the Montmorency County Road Commission has completed six road/stream improvements projects ... Featured Projects • Upper Muskegon River Creel Census • Conservation First Responder Program • Huron Pines AmeriCorps • Higgins Lake Watershed Management In The News • Rain Gardens Receive Much-Needed TLC • Huron Pines in the News • Otsego Lake Greenbelt Workshop • Trout Unlimited works with Huron Pines to improve coldwater streams • Huron Pines eNews Trivia • Special Opportunity for Nonprofit Organizations • Conservation Help for Landowners Watershed Overview: Au Sable Au Sable The Au Sable River Watershed drains portions of eight counties and 1,932 square miles. The watershed, while a high-quality resource, faces increased development pressures -- several of the counties have an overall population growth rate of 25-30%, much higher than the Michigan overall. The majority of development pressure occurs along the watershed's many lakes and streams. The river system, a classic groundwater-fed resource, is especially susceptible and sensitive to impacts from sedimentation, fluctuating water flows, and increased water temperature. Current Project Au Sable River Restoration Another productive season of in-stream habitat improvement was had during 2007.  The Huron Pines’ Restoration Crew spent the summer installing Large Woody Debris (LWD) to the Au Sable River system to replenish in-stream habitat.  As is well known, LWD was once abundant in the streams of Northern... more Project List • Grayling Stormwater Project • Better Backroads Guidebook is now available • Claybanks: Au Sable River Streambank Restoration • Otsego Lake Watershed Project Moves Forward • Huron Pines AmeriCorps • Crapo Creek - Lovells Road Crossing • Au Sable River Restoration • Conservation First Responder Program • Volunteer Opportunities Privacy  |  Refunds  |  Security