Conserving Natural Beauty Up North

Until recently, Traverse City and the surrounding area have seemed like a secret jewel of natural beauty. Now the secret's out; population has grown by about 10% over ten years in Grand Traverse County. While population growth has its benefits, the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is moving quickly to preserve land that would otherwise be developed amid rapid expansion.  GUEST: Kelly House, environment reporter, Bridge Michigan Find her article in Bridge Michigan here. —— Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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