Join Huron Pines and the Michigan Planning Association for a workshop designed to strengthen local stewardship and planning coordination for our lakes and shorelines. Bringing together local elected officials, municipal staff, tribal representatives and community leaders, this session will explore planning tools and approaches that improve shoreline protection and resilience.
Using Tawas Lake as a real-world case study, presenters will demonstrate how ecological and cultural values shape decision-making and share practical tools and collaborative strategies that any community can use to support healthy, resilient shores.
What You'll Learn:
The ecological and cultural importance of shallow lakes, with a focus on Tawas Lake
Key ecological features such as Manoomin (wild rice) and how to protect the conditions that support them
Practical planning tools to address real shoreline challenges and opportunities
Realistic next steps you can implement in your own community
Strategies for strengthening coordination between planners, practitioners, lakeshore owners, and tribal partners
Who Should Attend:
Local elected officials
Municipal staff and planners
Community leaders
Tribal representatives
To register or for questions, contact Community Educator Maddie Khuri at maddie@huronpines.org or (989) 448-2293, ext. 17.
Funding for this program was made possible with support from the Iosco County Community Improvement Fund and the Iosco County Lakes and Rivers Fund held at the Iosco County Community Foundation.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. It is a priority for Huron Pines to ensure that our communications and programming are available and accessible to everyone. Please contact maddie@huronpines.org if you have any questions about accessibility or believe barriers remain.
We recognize that accessibility is not always possible in every area of our work. Our efforts are ongoing. Through a commitment to continued learning and understanding, we will strengthen our awareness of the barriers and inequities that exist at the individual and community levels, in order to advance more equitable opportunities to experience the outdoors in our region.
Huron Pines is leading the effort to inspire lakeshore communities in Michigan to join the Lake Huron Forever initiative with continued support from Bay Area Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network and Sunset Community Foundation.
