Conservation at Work in Michigan
Conservation happens every day across Michigan, protecting forests, waters, wildlife and communities. The result: Healthier ecosystems, better outdoor recreation, and economic benefits for residents across the state.
What Conservation Impacts
Four Ways Conservation Benefits Michigan
Wildlife
Conservation keeps wildlife populations healthy, helping protect balanced ecosystems and Michigan’s biodiversity.
Land, Water and Habitats
Conservation protects Michigan’s forests, wetlands, lakes and rivers, preserving the natural resources that make the state unique.
Economy
Conservation supports outdoor recreation, tourism, jobs and local businesses, creating economic value across Michigan.
People and Heritage
Conservation supports healthy forests, waters and wildlife while strengthening outdoor traditions and communities across Michigan.
Measuring Impact
Your Support Helps Michigan’s Outdoors
When hunters and anglers buy licenses, they help fund conservation efforts that protect Michigan’s wildlife, habitats and outdoor heritage for generations to come.
Conservation
400+ species are managed across Michigan, thanks to funding from hunters and anglers through licenses and equipment purchases.
Economy
$10B is generated through hunting and fishing in Michigan, supporting local businesses, jobs and communities.
Tradition
1.2 million hunters and anglers are connected with family, friends and our natural world through their shared passion for spending time afield.
Community
36 million acres across Michigan are managed for fish and wildlife in partnership with federal, tribal and other entities.
Get Involved
Help Support Conservation in Michigan
Everyone benefits from conservation, and everyone has a role in protecting Michigan’s natural resources.
Common Questions About Conservation Funding
Wildlife conservation means protecting and managing animals, habitats, forests, lakes and rivers so they stay healthy for generations to come.
Conservation is funded through a mix of hunting and fishing licenses, outdoor recreation purchases, federal programs and other public funding.
Hunting and fishing help fund conservation through license fees and related purchases. These funds support wildlife, habitats and natural resource management across Michigan.
Everyone. Conservation helps keep Michigan’s forests, waters and wildlife healthy while supporting outdoor recreation, communities and future generations.
Funding supports wildlife management, habitat restoration, forest and water protection, research, invasive species control and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Yes. Conservation supports outdoor recreation, tourism, local businesses and jobs across Michigan. Hunting and fishing also generate billions of dollars for the state’s economy each year.
Because conservation benefits everyone. It helps protect clean water, healthy forests, thriving wildlife and the outdoor places that people enjoy across Michigan.