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Uninvited Invasives! by Katheryn Krupa

8/11/2017

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Photo Courtesy of Eric Nelson
​Invasive plants are a sad reality for Oakland County and all of Michigan. Yet there is good news! Highland Township is spearheading a unique opportunity to treat phragmites (see above photo) and other invasvies in our county.  This must be done before the first frost, so Jim Lloyd and Lynn Hansford of the Highland Conservancy have been working with the Lisa Burkhart of Highland Township to GPS target areas for treatment. A contractor will be treating phragmites in the next few weeks throughout Highland Township, now that the paperwork has been completed.  

In addition, each of us can educate ourselves on what to look for and how to remove invasives on our own property to help prevent their spread.  Why does it matter?  We have dandelions and worms and they were once invasive species right?  Think of the Asian carp.  This invasive fish has taken over a key spot in the food chain and wiped out a lot of other species as a result.  Plants like Kudzu may be more familiar but here in Michigan, Phragmites, Garlic Mustard, Swallow-wort and Oriental bittersweet are just as harmful!  With plants, we need to be alarmed when that plant turns a local field or forest into a monoculture, overwhelming and destroying that food web.  A dandelion will happily live alongside the grass in your yard but doesn’t cause the grass to die out, or wipe out the local population of birds or insects. Not so with invasives such as Phragmites (frag-my-tees), a huge, towering, water-loving reed.  It will take over a wetland area wiping out cattails and native reeds that birds and mammals rely on for a food source.  This is when we need to step in and fight!
 
Be careful to do your research.  Pulling up a plant like garlic mustard and throwing it on the compost pile or in a ditch can do more harm by spreading the seeds.  Also, some plants such as oriental bittersweet or swallow-wort have root systems that need to be completely removed. Each species is different and has a different method of removal. Also, don’t plant invasives as ornamentals such as Purple Loosestrife or a food source for birds such as Autumn Olive or Oriental bittersweet (American Bittersweet is ok).

Finally, if you have Phragmites, contact Highland Township to join in on the latest effort to combat it.  Currently there is a grant that will provide for a contractor to remove Phragmites from your yard free of charge, or in common areas in subdivisions, public spaces, and lake areas.  Please call Lisa Burkhart at Highland Township immediately (248-887-3791) to arrange to be part of this important initiative!

An excellent guide to terrestrial invasives and how to handle them:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialplants/index.html 
 
For a good visual with photos of invasive Michigan plants, click on this link:
http://habitatmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/inside-page2013_website.jpg
 
This is a link to the Michigan Invasive Species Initiative of which the Highland Conservancy is a member: 
http://www.secondwavemedia.com/metromode/features/MichiganCISMA.aspx
 
Here is the Oakland County chapter of this network:
http://www.michiganinvasives.org/occisma 
For more information, contact: Emily Duthinh
OC CISMA Chair
emduthinh@yahoo.com
 
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Adventure League - Join in on the Outdoor Fun

7/3/2017

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Join in on the fun with the Six Rivers Adventure League!  Some events include: paddling scenic stretches of rivers, exploring rugged trails in local recreation areas, and biking through some of Michigan’s best trail networks.  Check the schedule for upcoming events and bring the family for some great outdoor adventures! 
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HURON VALLEY EARTH DAY! by Katheryn Krupa 

4/10/2016

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Earth day is celebrated every April in Highland Township and Milford, Michigan with a very special afternoon of family fun!  On Sunday, April 24, 2015 from noon to 4pm, the Huron Valley Green Team and Carl's Family YMCA off Commerce Road in Milford will host a free earth day event at the YMCA packed with activities for families, children - anyone can attend!  There will be face painting, arts and craft activities, dancing, music, free food, free saplings, and the International Academy will put on a "green" fashion show (one year there was a dress made entirely of brochures!).  There will be a wide variety of booths such as how to protect your lake's water quality and green building techniques to the "reptile man" with turtles and other reptiles.  I might even bring my snake again this year!  Finally, winners of the Huron Valley earth day poster contest are given their awards and the YMCA is decorated with dozens of awesome posters created by local students.  This is an annual event put on by the Huron Valley Green team so if you missed the fun last year, I urge you to mark your calendar to attend this afternoon of family fun!  Below are some photos from last year's event.

EARTH DAY POSTER CONTEST:  In celebration of earth day there was a poster contest for all Huron Valley elementary and middle school students.  The theme this year was Live Green through the 3R's:  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.  A wide variety of excellent posters were submitted by elementary and middle school students and many even used recycled materials.  Many of these posters will be displayed around the gym, so everyone can enjoy the ideas and creativity of our Huron Valley students.
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One Minute Interview by Mark Stowers

9/23/2015

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Southeast Michigan is replete with natural resources – natural lakes, land and plenty of wildlife.

In Highland Township, conserving those resources was an important endeavor, so the Highland Conservancy was created after former township supervisor Triscia Pilchowski made a call to action in 2003. By 2004, the group created a mission statement, established goals and cemented a plan of action to protect the “rural character and natural resources of Highland Township.” By 2005, it was a nonprofit organization.

The Oakland Land Conservancy mentored the group, they also partnered with Highland Township officials, the Oakland County Planning and Economic Development Services, and the Michigan State University Extension service .

The Spinal Column caught up with one of the Conservancy’s board members, Katheryn Krupa, to learn more.

Are you from Michigan originally?

“I’m from Ohio. My parents moved when I was about 14 from Ohio to Michigan and I’ve been here ever since. We moved to West Bloomfield … and then when I got married we moved to Dunham Lake. It’s beautiful because it’s surrounded by a green belt that doesn’t allow the fertilizer to pour into the lake.”

What is your title with the Highland Conservancy?

“I am one of the board members. I was (formerly) the secretary and I am the webmaster.”

So the Highland Conservancy began when former township supervisor Triscia Pilchowski put out a “call to action” more than a decade ago?

“In the beginning there were about 10 of us that answered that call and went to a preliminary meeting to make some plans. We decided on our focus and what our goals would be, then that initial group pared down to the people who were really serious about it. We’ve been going ever since then.”

What is your background? Do you have some sort of degree or training that drew you to the group?

“I am a teacher and I have a minor in science. I have a deep love of animals and the environment that was instilled by my mother, Samantha Ruetenik. She would take us on nature walks and ask us to classify plants and animals and learn about the ecosystem. That was her passion and she passed that on to each one of us five kids. With me being the oldest, I was probably the most influenced by her. She was a union president in Bloomfield Hills but also a very active environmentalist.”

“I’ve been teaching in the Huron Valley School District for the last 17 years. I work at Highland Elementary this year and also at Oxbow Elementary, which is in White Lake. I weave science and environmental issues into my lessons, too. We run an Earth Day poster contest and we sponsor that every year. Huron Valley School students submits different posters based on the theme. Last year it was ‘How you can affect your environment and how animals are important to the ecosystem.’ If you take out an animal, how does it affect the food chain?”

“The students would look at an animal and focus on it and study it. We encouraged them to look at Michigan animals but also look at animals around the world. They could pull a tiger out of the food chain and you would have an explosion of the prey animals. In Michigan, if you take out the wolf (or humans), the top predator, then the deer would take off. We have humans shooting the deer but wolves are still important in the ecosystem. Not only are students learning about the individual animal but the whole environment.”

“At Highland Conservancy we focus on educating students and adults … on how their actions affect the environment. We had an initiative one year where we looked at fertilizer and how it affects lakes. We had seminars where we went around and presented to different lake property owners and groups. We looked at different fertilizers and how they affect each lake’s ecosystem … It’s an educational outreach but it’s also a school outreach.”

“We also adopt a road where we go and pick up litter along the roadsides, and we do a garlic mustard pull every year where we help get rid of invasive plants and those change every year. The big one now is the dog strangling vine and garlic mustard.”

Is there any one main project that you are doing right now?

“The Adventure League is the main thing we did this summer … but most of our work is done in the spring. The Adopt-a-Highway is done three times a year, in the spring, summer and fall.”

“Putting easements on land is another ongoing initiative… We’ll have another meeting in October. We meet in the old Highland library. There’s only about eight of us and we could always use more hands.”

“The mission of the Highland Conservancy is to ‘encourage and facilitate the conservation of land and natural resources to preserve the rural character of Highland Township.’ Our mission reflects our dedication to protecting the horse farms, greenways, natural areas and habitat for wildlife throughout our beautiful township. Some of our current initiatives include:

• Facilitating the development of conservation easements, wildlife corridors and green spaces in Highland

• Educating the public about preserving and protecting Highland’s lake, streams, parks, and natural areas

• Partnering with other conservancies and organizations to protect land and natural resources in Highland Township

• Working with the township to create guidelines and update ordinances to protect land and critical habitats

• Assisting in stewardship of local parks and land held in conservancy.

Krupa is also the editor of the Highland Conservancy e-newsletter and the group's website:
www.highlandconservancy.net. The conservancy meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of most months at the Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston Road, across from the Highland Fire Station. Meetings are open to the public.


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Adventure League: Hiking, Kayaking and Biking Fun! by Katheryn Krupa

6/1/2015

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Last year's kayaking adventures were a blast!  One of the most enjoyable was an evening's paddle at Island Lake State Park.  We entered Island Lake State Park and gathered by the dam on Kent Lake.  After shuttling our cars to Paceway, we set off on the Huron River for a leisurely evening of paddling.  The blue sky was filled with billowing white clouds drifting above and it was a delightful 72 degrees with narry a bug! We saw Heron, turtles, snakes, heard a barred owl and spotted some large fish.  The most enjoyable part was sharing so many good conversations in the most beautiful setting imaginable - all while exercising.  Can't beat that!  Our parent organization Six Rivers heads up the Adventure League events so check out their website below for more info.  If you are adventuresome, sign up directly to get on the mailing list for each week's new activity by emailing: sixriversjim@gmail.com  There will be hiking,, biking, and kayaking/canoe adventures - all kinds of activities coming up!  Families and children are welcome! Visit Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy's page on Facebook for more photos or visit their website:  http://www.sixriversrlc.org - Thanks to Heavners Canoe Livery for their ongoing support and sponsorship!  I have attached the tentative schedule for this spring, summer and fall 2015.  Please joint us!

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Huron Valley Earth Day by Katheryn Krupa

4/1/2015

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Earth day is celebrated every April, yet here in Highland Township and Milford, Michigan there was a very special afternoon of family fun!  On Sunday, April 26, 2015, the Huron Valley Green Team and Carls Family YMCA off Commerce Road in Milford hosted a free earth day event packed with activities for families, children and anyone who can attend.  There was face painting, arts and craft activities, dancing, top notch musicians, and the International Academy put on a "green" fashion show (one year there was a dress made entirely of brochures!).  There were a wide variety of booths with everything from how to protect your lake's water quality to the "insect man" with cocoons, caterpillars and info on insects.  Finally, winners of the Huron Valley earth day poster contest were given their awards and the YMCA was decorated with dozens of awesome posters created by local students.  This is an annual event put on by the Huron Valley Green team each year so if you missed the fun this year, I urge you to make sure you attend next year's earth day.

EARTH DAY POSTER CONTEST:  In celebration of earth day there was a poster contest for all Huron Valley elementary and middle school students.  The theme this year was Save Earth's Animals: Protect Animal Habitats.  A wide variety of excellent posters were submitted and most even included in-depth research on the problem of loss of animal habitat that is causing monarchs, tigers, pandas and other animal's to lose their homes.  These posters were put up around the gym, so everyone was able to enjoy our HVS student's ideas and creativity.

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Our Duck Returns! by Katheryn Krupa

3/14/2015

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Each spring, a Mallard duck comes to lay her eggs in the protected comfort of our school atrium.  At first she tried nesting under Oxbow Elementary's playground slide, but as soon as recess brought out a gaggle of kids, she decided to find a safer spot!  There are plants, shrubs and flowers and we put out a small tub of water for her, so she is pampered! When the chicks are born, we open the door, and a line of teachers gently urges her toward the nearest exit.  (It always makes me think of the famous ducks at the Peabody hotel in Memphis who are escorted daily to the hotel fountain).  When our duck arrives, we know Spring is here!
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Schools Focus on Going Green by Katheryn Krupa

10/16/2014

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Schools in the Huron Valley District and throughout Oakland County have been growing greener each year as a result of a grassroots initiative originally started at Hartland High School in 2005. This effort resulted in Governor Jennifer Granholm signing Public Act 146 into law in May of 2006.  Oakland County jumped onboard in the 2007-2008 school year, and awarded the Michigan Green School designation to 45 public and private schools during the first year. Oakland County had more schools participate than any other county in the state.

To become an official green school, schools need to do things such as recycle paper, batteries, cell phones, and plastic.  They also create student run programs to save energy, order recycled materials, and involve students in a variety of activities to raise environmental awareness.

Last year, 2013-2014, Oakland Schools and Oakland County designated 191 schools a Michigan Green School. There were 52 schools that also received the special designation of Emerald status by successfully earning an additional 15 points for extra activities and 100 schools earned the Evergreen status, by receiving an extra 20 points. The awards ceremony is held every April. 

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More Cell Towers in Highland by Katheryn Krupa

6/26/2014

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A new cell tower is proposed on Middle Road west of Hickory Ridge. Nearby residents are understandably up in arms.  I'm sure there will be many more requests for more cell towers in our rural township.  The easy solution to unsightly cell towers is to insist that they be camouflaged.  There is a huge tall green pine near 14 and Orchard Lake that is actually a cell tower.  This would be a perfect fit for our natural area.  It is clear that cell tower need and use will be growing exponentially in upcoming years.  Requiring companies to hide them so they blend in with the surroundings is key.  Since Highland is so green, natural and rural, using a fake pine tree model would seem the best idea in my opinion.  
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KEEP HIGHLAND RURAL - No Flashing Signs Here 

4/7/2014

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Below is the text for Highland Conservancy's strong objection to Highland Township's request for a variance to install a flashing electronic sign above the current sign at the entrance to the library and post office.

Highland Township Zoning Board of Appeals
205 N. John St.
Highland, Michigan 48357
April 1, 2014
Re:  Case 14-02

Dear ZBA Members,

This letter is being written in objection to the requested sign size variance for the following reasons:

1. The existing sign at the Town Center was widely hailed as the best looking sign in Highland when it 
was originally erected. Its natural elements arranged artistically were a model for how attractive signs 
could be constructed to reflect as a visual indicator of the values of the community. Electronic (LED) 
signs are widely considered to be annoying and unattractive. To take the existing attractive “model” sign and degrade it with electronic elements that are not an expression of the values of the community is unacceptable and counter to the direction that the Planning Department has been guiding private 
business. 

2. It sets a bad precedent and presents a bad model for the local governing body to grant a variance to 
another government body for relief from standards that the rest of the community are expected to 
uphold.

3. The requested variance is major (on the order of 200% of the allowable size) and there is no practical difficulty adhering to the ordinance and leaving the existing beautiful sign alone. Off premise advertising has been highly restricted for decades in Highland and the proposed sign would also venture into that realm.

The Directors of the Highland Conservancy believe that the sign should reflect the natural values and 
rural character of Highland and that this proposal takes us in the wrong direction for all of the above 
reasons and that the variance should be rejected. 


Sincerely
James Lloyd
President - Highland Conservancy
www.highlandconservancy.net

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Highland's Hazardous Waste Day a Success by Katheryn Krupa

4/7/2014

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This Saturday, April 5, 2014, Highland had more than 650 cars that dropped of all kinds of hazardous waste. Everything from tires, old computers, dead batteries, and dangerous chemicals are now being recycled and kept out of landfills. A huge thanks goes out to all our volunteers who helped make this event a success.  And as our reporter on the scene Matt Haz says "Good going Highland!!!"  

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Students learn about Endangered Animals by Katheryn Krupa

3/15/2014

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Lying in bed, I was thinking about Jacque Cousteau and the animal and nature shows I used to be able to watch on Animal Planet and PBS.  It was time to show our students a good, short documentary on endangered animals and the importance of saving them from extinction.  As a board member of the Highland Conservancy, I decided this should be the theme for this year’s Huron Valley Earth Day poster contest.  It’s so important that our children understand how the loss of one animal in an ecosystem can have huge implications.  It was also time for some research and in-depth study!

Students at Oxbow Elementary visited appropriate websites such as National Geographic to learn about different endangered animals, and how and why they are heading toward extinction. They studied how each animal faces a different set of problems such as being hunted for their beautiful fur (which are made into coats and hats) or loss of habitat due to slash and burn farming or other poor farming techniques, or poaching due to the ivory trade.  There are some great websites for students.  Visit the World Wildlife Fund, click on species and click on endangered species.  You’ll find a photo and extensive information about each endangered animal…http://worldwildlife.org/species/directory?sort=extinction_status&direction=desc  

You can also visit:  http://animalstime.com/endangered/


In kindergarten, first and second grade, we watched an Eye Witness video on Insects and then made Shoe Bugs.  We talked about what an insect is, metamorphosis, predator and prey and other insect facts…how some insects like the praying mantis are rare and how important it is to leave these creatures in their natural homes and not try to catch them for pets.  This was a review of last year’s insect unit and a preview for our upcoming butterfly lesson on vulnerable monarchs!  Third through fifth graders watched several short vignettes by Jeff Corwin on how and why the polar bear and sea turtle and few other key species are going extinct.  Students then spent several weeks completing their Endangered Animals posters targeting a specific species and including facts and solutions to save them from extinction.  You might say, "Wait, is this an art class or science?"  Don't worry, we still learned about layout, focal point, contrast, color, and variety but in an authentic way!  These and other earth day posters will be on display at the Huron Valley Earth Day Festival at Carl's Family YMCA in Milford, MI.  Join us on April 27th from noon to 4pm for this family friendly event!   Below is an earth day poster from a White Lake Middle School student - a runner up for this year's 2014 contest.  

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Greenbelts: An Unusual Solution to Protect our Lakes by Katheryn Krupa

11/23/2013

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This is the lake where I live, Dunham Lake, which is amazingly pristine and beautiful! One reason it is still so natural and unblemished is due to the greenbelt that encircles a large portion of the lake, protecting it from development and encroachment. Though lakes in New Hampshire and Maine are routinely protected like this, it is highly unusual to find this in our state, let alone in Oakland County.  Several factors have gone into the preservation of our lake... one being the forethought of conservation minded land owners and consortiums, along with the diligent efforts of the lakes property owners and board.

If you are interested in a little history, the following is taken from the Dunham Lake website... "In the 1920's, the Wallace family bought up all available land around the lake in an effort to keep the area in its natural state. One day Wallace heard a talk by the noted Canadian bird enthusiast, Jack Miner, who had a bird sanctuary in Ontario along the migratory flyway. The sanctuary is still there today.) Wallace was so impressed by Miner that he decided to use his Dunham Lake property the same way.

Trees were planted caretakers hired and wild rice sown in the shallows of the lake to attract Canada Geese. The area became a State Wildlife Refuge and Federal Game Preserve. Wallace continued to increase his land holdings on both the Hartland and Highland sides of the lake and the refuge prospered.

Upon Wallace's death in 1949, the property was put up for sale. A consortium of five businessmen, headed by former governor of Michigan. Murray D. Van Wagoner (1940-42) purchased it in its entirety. However, the seller imposed certain restrictions on the deed. The area could be developed, yes. But the firing of guns, and hunting of any kind was prohibited. And the purchaser was required to submit a plan to preserve the beauty and purity of the lake.

It was Van Wagoner who came up with the idea of the greenbelt. The other members of Dunham Lake Development" Corporation were doubtful, but Van Wagoner prevailed The greenbelt was incorporated into the development plan. it was to become an area for recreation and beauty, but also a valuable guard against pollution. In 1984 the Dunham Lake Property Owner's Association dedicated its park to Murray Van Wagoner in recognition of his foresight.

Dr. Fusilier (a water quality investigator) reports...“The most important factor for maintaining the high water quality of Dunham Lake in the future is the attitude of the residents. If they maintain their current level of concern and vigilance, no change in the lake water quality should be visible in their life-times."

I would argue that it is equally important to protect all our lakes in Michigan. Unfortunately, it is too late to establish greenbelts around most of them, but there are other lessons to be learned from Dunham Lake.  First, when possible, purchase conservation easements to provide as much natural parkland as possible.  Second, be vigilant in fighting invasive plants, shrubs, trees and aquatic invaders by educating your neighbors and friends about cleaning their boats thoroughly between launching, and what to plant and what invasives to remove on land surrounding the lake.  Third, educate yourself on the types of earth friendly fertilizer to use around your lake. Finally, consider natural shorelines with buffers to prevent excessive runoff and erosion.  Let's do what we can to protect all the beautiful lakes of Michigan.



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Keep Highland Rural by Katheryn Krupa

1/20/2013

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With a new township supervisor and fresh ideas flowing into our small township, I am one who believes strongly in keeping Highland rural.  When sewers were about to come online a few years back I was worried.  When new subdivisions starting cropping up before that, I was even more concerned.  As we look at the future for our township, I think it is important that we remember why many of us moved to Highland.  We moved here because we loved the fact that our township is filled with rolling pastures, horse ranches and beautiful undeveloped parkland.  It is special because we still see turkeys strutting through our yards and deer crossing our backroads.
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I think we should welcome more bike trails connecting to existing trails and I love the idea of horse trails and hiking paths snaking through our parks.  But what we don't need is to open up our master plan to changes that would encourage more development or an influx of business and commerce.  Highland does not need to become another White Lake.  I would be concerned if we started to head down the route Hartland has with its big box stores crowding out the hometown mom and pop type establishments. 

Let's keep Highland rural and sleepy.  As we start dialogue and meetings in the township about the direction we are headed, please speak out and let your voice be heard.

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Highland's New Pathway Plan by Jennifer Frederick

12/8/2011

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Highland Townships Draft Non-Motorized Pathway Master Plan was initiated during the update of the Highland Township Recreation Plan in 2009, because Highland residents showed great interest in meeting the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians.  The Draft Non-Motorized Pathway Plan describes the future vision for sidewalks, paths, trails and bike lanes in Highland Township. Highland would like to connect users to natural, cultural and civic destinations and to provide healthy alternatives to driving.  The Plan will also be used as a tool to obtain funds to install the pathways.  The Pathway Plan was developed by a sidewalk committee and has been reviewed by the Planning Commission.  The Plan is now in front of the Board of Trustees for review and comments.  The Board is asking for public comments on the Plan. Once the comments and suggestions have been addressed, the Board will set the Non-Motorized Pathway Master Plan for public hearing and final approval.
The Highland DDA is currently working on a Sidewalk Project in the Downtown Highland Station District check out the details at the DDA’s website athttp://www.highlanddda.com/1/220/index.asp.  The project proposes sidewalks on both sides of Milford Road from M-59 south to Snooks Butcher's Shoppe/Colasanti's Produce and East Livingston Road from Milford Road to Eleanor Street.  The DDA is planning to start construction of the project in 2012. 
You may view the Draft Non-Motorized Pathway Master Plan on the Township website at www.highlandtwp.com or at the Highland Township Hall at 205 N. John Street.
If you have any questions or comments you can contact the Township Hall at 248-887-3791.
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