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Natural Area Preservation and Bird City designation

Ann Arbor

Summary

NAP reported Ann Arbor's Bird City Michigan designation and a $1 million USDA Forest Service grant ($375,000 for NAP) funding forestry mowing and invasive shrub removal across 41 acres in six natural areas, including Black Pond Woods.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

A $1 million one-time federal grant, with $375,000 going to NAP restoration work.

✅Who benefits

Trail users, wildlife, and neighborhoods near restored natural areas, including the Leslie Science and Nature Center's programming at Black Pond Woods.

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