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Busy Beaver at DTE Energy Plant
First on the Detroit River in 75 Years An American beaver was recently filmed busily collecting brush at an urban power plant on the Detroit River. Conners Creek Power Plant, on Detroit's east side, is owned by DTE Energy, whose employees form “Green Teams” for wildlife habitat and other environmental initiatives. Green Team members at Conners Creek noticed gnawed-off trees signaling that a beaver was in the area, and set up a camera to catch it in action. 
American beavers (Castor canadensis) have not been seen on the river for about 75 years. DTE Energy sponsors WHC-certified Wildlife at Work programs at 18 of the company’s locations. 
DTE Energy Green Team member Jason Cousino shows beaver sign at the Conners Creek Power Plant on Detroit's east side.  Ecosystem Services on Corporate Lands Conference June 11-12, 2009
Silver Spring, MD What risks and opportunities arise from the use of ecosystem services, ranging from pollination to flood control? How can companies be prepared for changes in the availability of these often crucial services? Join WHC members and partners for this cutting-edge look at the links between habitat management, biodiversity conservation, and sustainability of ecosystem-based processes. Click here for more information. |
39 Certified Corporate Habitats and Growing! Wildlife Habitat Council's Huron to Erie Waterways for Wildlife Project now includes 39 sites that have achieved WHC certification for Wildlife at Work programs in the Lake Huron to Lake Erie corridor -- with more added each year. Companies participate to improve employee health and morale, to develop best relationships with their communities, and because they want to be good stewards of their lands. For more information visit our Corporate Habitats page or contact the project office. 
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The vibrant ecosystems of southeast Michigan and southwest Ontario are part of the larger Great Lakes system. The St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, and the Detroit River connect the upper Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan and Huron) with the lower (Erie and Ontario), together a vital resource shared between the United States and Canada. Major funding for the Huron to Erie Waterways for Wildlife Project this year is provided by DTE Energy Foundation and Ontario Power Generation. Our work would not be possible without the many contributions of a growing list of partners. |
Contact us:
Wildlife Habitat Council
c/o DTE Energy
One Energy Plaza, Room 1573 WCB
Detroit, MI 48226 Martha Gruelle, project director ... 313-235-9627
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