WCCD BLOG

In a place like Wayne County—where roughly 95% of the land has already been developed—it’s easy to overlook what once defined the landscape. Before roads and subdivisions, this region was shaped by wetlands that absorbed stormwater, filtered pollution, and provided rich habitat for wildlife. This week, a new legislative effort led by State Representative Julie Brixie, alongside long-standing work by the Wayne County Conservation District (WCCD), is focused on protecting what

Migration is the seasonal movement of birds between breeding and wintering grounds, driven primarily by changes in food availability and nesting resources. Each spring and fall, millions of birds travel thousands of miles to take advantage of the best conditions for survival and raising young.

As millions of birds traverse Metro Detroit each fall, the Detroit Zoo is darkening its tower. Experts say simple measures such as...