The Conservation Resource Alliance is a private, not-for-profit organization based in Traverse City, Michigan, dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty and ecosystems of our land while simultaneously nurturing the economic vitality of northern Michigan.

We seek balanced, practical solutions to change, serving a 13-county area and caring for over 4 million acres of land in Northwest Lower Michigan. Through programs like RiverCare and WildLink, focused projects and events, we are making a difference in northern Michigan.Our wildlife biologists, fisheries biologists, engineers and field technicians work with land owners to plan, locate funding options, cut through red tape, and implement programs to enhance the habitat value and beauty of the region.

CRA’s 6th Annual Greens Fore Streams Golf Event

Held on Wednesday May 27, 2009
at Crystal Mountain Resort’s beautiful Mountain Ridge Course

Thank You to all of our sponsors and participants!

July 16, 2009
Early Growth Forest Important For Wildlife
A wildlife habitat improvement project that involves cutting trees in Emmet County could help grow the number of American woodcock and other species of animals living there.

The work is being done at Maple River Farm near Pellston. It’s part of the Conservation Resource Alliance’s (CRA) Wild Link Program, which helps landowners improve wildlife habitat on their property.

Biologists have put a rotational alder cutting plan in place at Maple River Farm to help regenerate Early Successional Forest Habitat (ESFH). “The point of the project is to make conditions right for alder to regenerate so it doesn’t get outcompeted...More

November 4, 2009
CONSERVATION PARTNERS HONORED
At its Biennial Meeting last week, the Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA) honored four community leaders for their outstanding contributions to protecting the world-class waterways, forests, and wildlife resources in ...More

June 9, 2009
Iron Ore Creek to be Improved
Iron Ore Creek is a small creek on Beaver Island in Southern Peaine Township of Charlevoix County. This little cold water creek has a severe road/stream crossing problem ...More

"Investing in CRA and the River Care Program is an important step in protecting and improving fish and wildlife habitat that Orvis is pleased to be a part of."
Perk Perkins - President, The Orvis Company