These organizations are uniting resources and a shared commitment to protect Sibley Prairie. They are standing together to safeguard this rare landscape, its wildlife, and its legacy for generations to come.
If you would like to learn about joining the Coalition as an organizational member, please email us at mail@SaveSibleyPrairie.org.
“Prairies are among the most imperiled ecosystems in North America, yet they play a critical role in carbon sequestration, water filtration, pollinator support, and soil health. Working class and urban communities deserve access to high-quality ecosystems. The protection of Sibley Prairie represents a commitment to safeguarding these essential ecological functions for present and future generations.”
– Black to the Land Coalition, Letter of Support
Black to the Land Coalition exists to enhance holistic relationships with nature and people through nature-based, culturally relevant experiences. They seek to build equity in outdoor leadership for Black, Brown, and Indigenous people.
The primary focus of Detroit Bird Alliance is to protect birds and their habitats by engaging people, communities, and policymakers in conservation. We strive to bring nature and people together, in a way that serves both.
The work of Detroit Bird Alliance supports local activities that foster the preservation of birds and the clean air, water, wetlands, grasslands, woodlands and other natural resources upon which they depend to survive and thrive.
Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. Waterfowl conservation is facing important challenges as wetlands and other habitats are being degraded and destroyed across the continent. Ducks Unlimited has a vision to reverse this trend.
Friends of the Rouge (FOTR) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 1986 to raise awareness about the need to clean up the Rouge River in southeast Michigan.
“Grosse Ile Nature & Land Conservancy is called to help protect Sibley Prairie because its rare remnant ecosystems are part of the same regional natural heritage we are committed to safeguarding. Supporting its preservation directly advances our mission to promote the stewardship and understanding of the natural resources of Grosse Ile and the surrounding area, ensuring that these irreplaceable landscapes endure for public benefit and future generations.”
– Grosse Ile Nature & Land Conservancy, Letter of Support
Grosse Ile Nature & Land Conservancy exists to promote for public benefit the preservation, stewardship, and understanding of the natural resources in the Township of Grosse Ile and the surrounding area.
Legacy Land Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding southern Michigan’s land and water to support diverse, resilient, and thriving communities – forever.
“This project represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to preserve Michigan’s largest and highest-quality lakeplain prairie remnant—an ecosystem of exceptional rarity and ecological value.”
– The Michigan Botanical Society, Letter of Support
The Michigan Botanical Society (formerly the Michigan Botanical Club), founded in 1941, is a statewide organization devoted to the study, appreciation, and conservation of Michigan’s native plants and natural communities. With five active chapters, our mission includes the conservation of all native plants and their home places, the education of the public to
value and protect plant life, the support of botanical research, and the establishment of sanctuaries and natural areas that safeguard Michigan’s botanical heritage.
Michigan Land Conservancy
The mission of the Michigan Land Conservancy is to acquire land throughout Michigan in order to preserve natural ecosystems, protect water quality, provide sanctuaries for wildlife, and benefit present and future generations.
“This project will protect a rare lakeplain prairie and wetland ecosystem of statewide significance while improving water quality, enhancing biodiversity, and strengthening climate resilience in the Detroit River watershed.”
– Sierra Club Southeast Michigan Group, Letter of Support
The Sierra Club Southeast Michigan Group serves Metro Detroit, including Wayne, St. Clair, Macomb and Oakland counties. Powered by dedicated volunteers, it hosts educational programs, outings, conservation initiatives, and community meetings focused on pressing environmental issues that affect well-being and family health.
“The benefits to wildlife and the public are immeasurable given that [this prairie] is located in a landscape mosaic of industrial enterprises, rural lands and residential neighborhoods. Historically, development pressure here has been high. To be able to protect such a large tract of contiguous land is not only rare in southeast Michigan but invaluable to southeast Michigan residents and visitors.”
– Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy, Letter of Support
Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy (SMLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and qualified conservation organization dedicated to conserving and managing wildlife habitat in order to foster healthy ecosystems, protect air and water quality, and provide scenic enjoyment. We also work to promote appreciation of the natural world; educate the public about conservation options; and engage communities throughout southeast Michigan in land protection and stewardship activities.
“If the public would like to experience what parts of the Detroit area were like before most of it was developed, Sibley Prairie is it; an irreplaceable natural heritage for us, future generations, and the many wonderful and increasingly rare species that occur in few other places of the world.”
– Thumb Land Conservancy, Letter of Support
The Thumb Land Conservancy (TLC) is dedicated to protecting the natural heritage of Michigan’s Thumb Region. TLC is working to preserve natural areas in the Thumb of Michigan, a postglacial landscape where northern forest blends with central hardwoods, bordered by Lake Huron, the Saginaw Bay, the Saint Clair River, and Lake Saint Clair.
The Wayne County Conservation District’s primary work is to protect and preserve the county’s remaining wetlands. Through education and advocacy, we work to safeguard these vital natural areas for the benefit of Wayne County residents.
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