HRWC staff picks of favorite watershed spots, celebrating 50 years of river protection and restoration work.
Yep, its practically in my own backyard. Can’t help it, this is where I routinely go to connect with the Huron — Ann Arbor’s Barton Nature Area. Up on top of Barton Dam, along the earthen embankment on the City side there’s
a path for walking and plenty of grass and a park bench for sitting. It’s up here that my husband spotted a bald eagle catching fish one weekday morning in May — especially enviable because I am the known bird of prey fanatic in our family. When I visit this spot, I am always gratefully reminded that this is the source of my drinking water. There’s usually a cool breeze and always someone fishing off the boat launch and on days when the gates are wide open, the loud rushing sound of water flowing through the dam.
HRWC is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year!
Tell us your favorite watershed spot HERE.
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Appreciate the River, Sunday July 12, by joining HRWC for some fun or heading to YOUR favorite spot with friends.