Trees: the Super Heroes in Shoreland Protection & Water Quality

This presentation is part of an annual series providing information to help folks better understand and protect our local lakes/streams, shorelands, and the flora and fauna that live there. Most folks are familiar with the fact that through photosynthesis, leaves pull in carbon dioxide and water, then with the help of the sun's energy, convert that into food/sugars for the trees and give off oxygen as a byproduct. In the POLS presentation, Ellie Johnson will elaborate on multiple additional, positive functions tree provide, such as bank stabilization, reduced erosion, carbon sequestration, and soil structure, in addition to providing food sources for many land based and aquatic organisms. She will also discuss the importance of trees to the shoreland ecosystem and how to sustainably maintain trees. Many of these tree functions help sustain/improve water quality. Good water quality adds to the pleasures of water recreation and improves property values. Most importantly, it is life sustaining for all living things.

RSVP is required for both in person and virtual attendance. Go to the Grand Traverse Conservation District website. Sitting is limited.