Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership

New Outreach Materials!

Vernal pools play a beneficial role in forest health! View recommendations on how to support them.

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Spring Monitoring Update

We had a fantastic monitoring season thanks to all our partners and volunteers! Read more about it in the most recent Pool Report.

Spring 2024 Pool Report

Spring 2024 Pool Report
Watch "Ephemeral"

Ephemeral captures the magic of vernal pools and some of the seldom-seen animals that rely on them.

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Conservation

Encourage vernal pool conservation through local and state measures
Research & Mapping

Understand the status, distribution and ecology of vernal pools to best inform conservation measures
Education & Outreach

Improve awareness, understanding and engagement of land managers, educators, and other targeted audiences to increase effective conservation of vernal pools across Michigan
Collaboration & Coordination

Leverage the experience, expertise and resources of partner organizations and others to maximize impact and accelerate progress

CONSERVATION

RESEARCH & MAPPING

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

"Wicked Big Puddles"

Vernal pools play an important role in maintaining healthy forest ecosystems. Because they provide habitat for diverse and unique animal species and provide other important ecological functions, some have referred to vernal pools as the “coral reefs of Northeastern forests.” However, these vernal pools are vulnerable to a number of threats and are not well-protected under current wetland laws and regulations.

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LATEST NEWS

September 30th, 2024
2024 Pool Party - Thank you to all who attended!

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September 3rd, 2024
Join us for a Pool Party!

Going out into the forest is always more fun with friends. The Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership and the Vernal Pool Patrol are hosting an in-person gathering for our network of volunteers, partners, and friends to connect, form monitoring groups, and as always, learn more about these fascinating wetlands.
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Program Partners

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New Outreach Materials!

Vernal pools play a beneficial role in forest health! View recommendations on how to support them.

Spring Monitoring Update

We had a fantastic monitoring season thanks to all our partners and volunteers! Read more about it in the most recent Pool Report.

Watch "Ephemeral"

Ephemeral captures the magic of vernal pools and some of the seldom-seen animals that rely on them.

Conservation

Encourage vernal pool conservation through local and state measures

Research & Mapping

Understand the status, distribution and ecology of vernal pools to best inform conservation measures

Education & Outreach

Improve awareness, understanding and engagement of land managers, educators, and other targeted audiences to increase effective conservation of vernal pools across Michigan

Collaboration & Coordination

Leverage the experience, expertise and resources of partner organizations and others to maximize impact and accelerate progress