Habitat matters for northwest Michigan
Habitat matters for northwest Michigan. It matters for its own sake. Here in northwest Michigan, we treasure the natural areas that make our region unique, that make our region a destination.  The waters, soils, and unique plants that together form habitat matter certainly for wildlife and for people, but they also have inherent value. These places are our heritage. They define northwest Michigan; they define us as a community.
Learn about Michigan’s unique natural heritage by exploring the Michigan Natural Features Inventory; explore rare plants, Michigan’s habitat communities, land cover changes from 1800 to 1978, and much, much more.
Learn more about how climate and habitat impact northwest Michigan by visiting NatureChange.org