~For the Land, For the Water, For the Future~
Habitat Health
Conserving Habitats
As the human population continues to grow, wildlife and their habitats become increasingly encroached upon and impacted. Landowners can play a role in restoring and conserving natural habitats.
Types of habitat in Allegan County:
How humans and wildlife benefit from preserving habitats:
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creeks, streams, rivers, lakes
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riparian zones, wetlands
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grasslands, prairie, oak savanna
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sand dunes
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forests
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clean drinking and irrigation water
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safe spawning and nesting areas, ensuring fishing and hunting opportunities
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provides recreational activities
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shelter, timber resources
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natural beauty
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protection against extreme weather events
What species benefit from protecting the natural habitats in Allegan County?
There are simply too many to list. Western Michigan has an incredibly diverse biodiversity. This diversity is unique to the habitats and ecosystems that are present here. Every native species plays a role in natural ecosystems, and their success is determined entirely by the health of its habitat, and its relationship with other species in the same habitat.
Photo Courtesy of Jay Fleming
Brook Trout
Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia
American Bullfrog
Photo Courtesy of National Parks Service
White-tailed Deer
Photo Courtesy of US Forest Service
American Bumble Bee
Photo Courtesy of National Parks Service
Monarch Butterfly
Photo Courtesy of National Parks Service
Downy Woodpecker
What is Allegan Conservation District doing to conserve wildlife habitat?
Allegan Conservation District works with landowners to help them make decisions that work best for the resources on their property and the habitat the landowner is trying to protect. Click below to see our projects, the benefits these projects have on habitat conservation, and how you can get involved.