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Photograph Courtesy of The Headwaters Cluster
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The Headwaters Cluster was the first Stewardship Network local Cluster to form in the fall of 2003. The Michigan Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) led the formation of the Cluster as a way to build cooperative relationships between the various agencies who were repsonsible for managing high quality ecosystem areas under protection in Oakland County and surrounding areas, thereby enhancing the stewardship of those areas. Oakland County is home to the headwaters of five different river systems along with an exceptional ecological diversity and is experienceing extreme development pressure on remaining natural areas.
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2012 Headwaters Cluster Events
We are continuing our focus on Swallow-Wort this year. Please join us in our efforts to stop this invasive plant in it's tracks! Come to one of our workshops to learn more about this plant, the dangers it poses, and what you can do to help.
All of the following workshops include an indoor and an outdoor component. Dress comfortably, and come ready to hike and be outside. Register by phone or email with Heather Huffstutler (hhuffstutler@sixriversrlc.org or (248) 601-2816).
Highland Township
April 21, Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: TBA
Rose Township
May 12, Sunday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Meet at Rose Township Hall for Carpool to Site
Register with Heather Huffstutler (248) 601-2816
Springfield Township
June 16, Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Township Hall
What is a CWMA?
The Headwaters Cluster is becoming an official CWMA!
A Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) is a local organization that brings together all invasive plant management efforts in an area in order to benefit entire communities. Through the Headwaters Cluster, many groups around Oakland County have built informal partnerships to fight invasive plants. A CWMA is a federal designation which more formally solidifies the principles we have worked towards already as a Cluster while providing us with more opportunities for support and recognition. In becoming a CWMA, we will continue to work together to share resources and create a highly effective long-term strategy for dealing with invasive species.
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What is Black Swallow Wort?
Northwest Oakland County boasts a vibrant community of equestrian farms, large land parcels, and many special natural areas. These are all threatened by the invasiveness of swallow wort. As a vine, swallow wort has the potential to both crowd out and choke native vegetation.
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Garlic Mustard Challenge 2012
April – June
Join the Headwaters Cluster in its quest for the Cluster Cup for most garlic mustard pulled! All Headwaters Cluster partners will post garlic mustard pull dates on the searchable events calendar, and you can also check them out on our Headwaters Cluster Garlic Mustard Pulls page.
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Headwaters Cluster Contact Information
Do you have any questions regarding the Headwaters Cluster? If so, please don't hesitate to ask!
Contact the Headwaters Cluster:
Headwaters@StewardshipNetwork.org
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Headwaters Cluster Participating Organizations
Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy
Clinton River Watershed Council
Oakland Township Parks & Recreation Commission
Oakland County Planning & Economic Development Services Environmental Stewardship Division
Oakland County Parks & Recreation
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy
Friends of Bald Mountain
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
E. L. Johnson Nature Center
City of Southfield Parks & Recreation
Huron Clinton Metropark Authority
Rose Township
Highland Township
Highland Conservancy
Springfield Township Parks and Recreation
Michigan Nature Association
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We'd Love to Have You!
We would like to invite you to join our Cluster. Groups and individuals who may be interested include: Community Service volunteers, Eagle Scouts, Master Gardeners, Conservation Stewards, field interns, people who want to connect to nature, people who want to meet with like-minded people, and people who like getting exercise outdoors. Let's have some fun!
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