NAPP News

275 Acres on River Raisin Preserved (September 2004)

The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission announces two important property purchases made through its Natural Areas Preservation Program (NAPP).  Both properties are located in the southwestern portion of Washtenaw County and both border the River Raisin, contributing to the protection of the second largest watershed in the County (River Raisin).  These two sites bring the total land preserved by NAPP up to 715 acres.  Visitor access to these natural areas will be provided later this year.

Ervin Preserve

• 70 acres in Bridgewater Township
• Adjacent to previously purchased Stucki Preserve
• Both sides of the River Raisin - approximately 3000 linear feet of frontage (both sides of the river)
• High quality woods and wetlands, former cropland

Leonard Preserve

• 205 acres in Manchester and Sharon Townships
• Just northwest of the Village of Manchester
• Western (southern) bank of the River Raisin, approximately one mile of frontage
• Purchased in cooperation with The Nature Conservancy, which acquired the adjoining 40 acres, with house and out buildings
• High quality woods and wetlands, rolling terrain, former cropland