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UP Resource Conservation and Development Council

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UP Resource Conservation and Development Council

UPRCD is a non-profit organization whose vision is to promote the conservation of natural resources across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula 🌊

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.

10/02/2026

Check out this great opportunity!

Registration is now open for the award-winning Introduction to Lakes Online course from MSU Extension! Offered once a year, this six-week online class is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of inland lakes including lakefront property owners, concerned residents, local leaders, and decision-makers. Participants gain practical, science-based knowledge to help them protect water quality, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, understand Michigan water regulations, and collaborate effectively with neighbors, lake associations, and local governments.

The course explores a variety of topics, including lake ecology, watershed management, shoreline protection, aquatic plants, Michigan water law, and community engagement. Participants learn through engaging video lectures, interactive activities, Ask an Expert webinars, and discussion forums. Additional resources are also provided for those looking to dive deeper into the course topics.

The 2027 program begins January 26 and runs through March 19. The registration deadline is January 29, 2027. The cost of the course is $115 per person, with an early bird rate of $95 available through January 8, 2027. A limited number of scholarships are available. Current individual members of the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association are eligible to receive a $95 reimbursement upon their first successful completion of the course.

09/30/2026

We got to spend a day with Lake to Lake Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area - L2L CISMA and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources checking out and helping to manage Oak Wilt.

This invasive tree disease has recently spread in the central U.P., and every bit of outreach, management, and survey helps to keep our native oak trees healthy! A big thanks to both of these organizations for the management and outreach efforts, and for having us come along for the day.

09/25/2026

We were thrilled to be part of today's AgriPalooza event and have students learn all about how we manage projects to support fish habitat! From looking at fish bundles to "going fishing" in different habitats via bean bag toss, we hope we inspired young anglers to learn more about productive inland lakes fisheries and healthy lake habitats.

AgriPalooza is an annual event for students in Marquette and Alger Counties to come spend a day learning about all sorts of different conservation activities from a variety of professionals. We were excited to be included this year, and a big thanks to Marquette County Conservation District and Alger Conservation District for hosting this event each year!

Also a big thanks to MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center for a day on the farm!

09/18/2026

A HUGE thank you to all partners and volunteers who attended our 2026 Grassroots for Grouse event today! The day was filled with education, conservation, and pasties. Participants planted more than 1,800 plugs to enhance UP grassland habitat.

Although this event is behind us, consider joining us and our partners Chippewa/Luce/Mackinac Conservation District at tomorrow’s tree planting event. And look for announcements regarding 2027 Grassroots for Grouse events.

U.S. Forest Service - Hiawatha National ForestMichigan Sharptail Grouse AssociationMSU Extension Upper PeninsulaLake to Lake Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area - L2L CISMALSSU College of Great Lakes Ecology and EducationMichigan Department of Natural ResourcesRuffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock SocietyDiscover the U.P.

09/17/2026

Collaborative habitat enhancement at its finest! We began our fall sharp-tailed grouse habitat work yesterday by partnering with the Wildlife Management students from Lake Superior State University/ College of Great Lakes Ecology and Education. They got a hands-on experience planting hundreds of grass plugs, while learning about the grouse efforts UPRCD and its partners lead. Thanks a ton!

We're looking forward to our Grassroots for Grouse event tomorrow! Stay tuned.

09/09/2026

We're almost a week away! Be sure to check out our events page to RSVP and join us in our habitat enhancement planting day!

Working with U.S. Forest Service - Hiawatha National Forest, Chippewa/Luce/Mackinac Conservation District, MSU Extension Upper Peninsula and Michigan Sharptail Grouse Association, we're excited to have a day dedicated to getting native grasses planted to bolster habitat for populations of sharptail grouse.

We hope you see you there!

09/04/2026

Great news! UPRCD was awarded funding through the Bell's Brewery Water Stewardship Grant to partner with Soo Motors, Inc on installing a rain garden at their property on 3 Mile Road in Sault Ste. Marie, near the headwaters of Ashmun Creek. The rain garden will help capture and filter stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces like parking lots, reducing unwanted contaminants entering the creek while providing valuable habitat for pollinators. A big thank you to Bell’s Brewery for supporting local water stewardship and to Soo Motors for partnering with us to make this project possible!

08/31/2026

It was a pleasure to be a part of Lakerpalooza 2026! Our staff enjoyed promoting our organization as well as our upcoming habitat enhancement event (check out the events tab on our page). We look forward to Lakerpalooza 2027!

08/21/2026

Last Week, two of our Field Technicians had the opportunity to assist our partners at Gogebic Conservation District to construct and install "Brush Bundles" to enhance Fish habitat. Brush Bundles can provide cover, food opportunity, and spawning grounds for a diverse range of fish species!

Over the course of two days, a total of fifteen Brush Bundles were strategically placed across three different lakes within the Ottawa National Forest!

08/19/2026

Join us for a habitat enhancement planting day!

Partnering with U.S. Forest Service - Hiawatha National Forest, and Chippewa/Luce/Mackinac Conservation District, we'll be planting native grasses to enhance sharptail grouse habitat.

Check out our events page to save the date and to RSVP. Hope to see you there!

Address

128 W. Spruce Street, Suite 5
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
49783

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19062250215

Website

http://www.uprcd.org/

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