This month’s topic:

Let’s talk wetlands! Wetlands offer vital ecosystem services such as water filtration, flood control, and wildlife habitat, however they have been severely impacted in Michigan. We will discuss one of the tools used to help restore Michigan’s wetlands: wetland mitigation banking. Wetland banks establish new wetland areas in advance of anticipated losses. Topics covered will include Michigan’s wetland program, constructing and managing wetland banks, and successes and challenges faced with restoring wetlands.

Host: Elizabeth White (Ecologist, Niswander Environmental LLC)

Location: Ann Arbor District Library – Pittsfield Branch (Muskrat Room. 2359 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103)

About The Stewards’ Circles:

A tradition for nearly 25 years, this lively, informal gathering of nature’s caretakers is open and free to all, from the curious aspirant to the seasoned professional, with no advanced registration required. If you care about our natural world and wish to connect with others on the topic generally (or on this month’s topic specifically), you’ll find your people here.