Welcome to the UPRCD Blog!

Who are we?

The Upper Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council (UP RC&D) is a non-profit corporation whose vision is to promote the conservation of the natural resources of the Upper Peninsula for the benefit of its current and future residents. The Council strives for a balance between the management of natural resources to protect the environment, and the implementation of economic development activities to sustain economy across all 15 counties of the UP. We identify resource conservation concerns and collaborate with local communities to provide knowledge and leadership to address these issues.

Grants and projects

Invasive species – partnering with UP CISMAs (MISGP, EPA, GLRI)

Wildlife – habitat restoration: pollinators, upland birds, waterfowl, deer (US Forest Service, DNR, Michigan Association of Wildflowers, Wildlife Habitat Grant)

Fisheries – fish habitat restoration (DNR Fish Habitat Grant)

Watersheds – road stream crossings inventories, planning, outreach

Forestry – forest pests, tree plantings, FAP foresters, SFI/SAF events

Recreation – schools, North Country Trail, ORV, boating/kayaking, Women in outdoors, planning

UP RC&D is a non-profit corporation whose vision is to promote the conservation of natural resources within Michigan’s Upper Peninsula