Heart of the Lakes

We believe that places in nature have the power to create stories.

Founded in 2004, Heart of the Lakes is the collective voice for Michigan’s land conservancies and their friends. We believe that who we are is as much about where live as how we live. To be a Michigander is to be carved out of the geography we call home.

Heart of the Lakes efforts help conserve forests, farmland, coastline and other extraordinary places for the benefit of generations to come. At the core of our work is an understanding of people’s connection to land and water – how it enriches lives, defines our sense of place, and provides for our most vital needs.