Washtenaw County Natural Areas Preservation Program (NAPP)

The 126-acre Ervin-Stucki Preserve in Bridgewater Township contributes to the protection of the second largest watershed in the County (River Raisin), including over half a mile of River Raisin shoreline on both sides of the river. High quality woods and wetlands, cropland.

Directions: From I-94: Exit #139--M-52 to Manchester (southbound). Turn left on Austin Road (heading east).

The preserve may be accessed from two points:
1) The Austin Road access point is on the south side of Austin, almost directly opposite Neal Road. (and approx. 0.2 miles west of Clinton Road). Visitors should pull onto the property and park along the right side of the fence. Currently this entrance is undeveloped (no parking, no signage).

2) Continue on Austin and turn right onto Clinton Road. The preserve access point is on the west side of Clinton, approx. 0.6 miles south of Austin and directly opposite Burmeister Road. Currently there is no entry sign or parking. If you are entering from this side of the preserve, please be aware that you must walk due west through a wetland with year-round standing water.

PLEASE DO NOT trespass on the neighboring farm fields to avoid the wet areas!