The mission of the Conservancy is to "conserve, sustain and connect natural areas, lands and waters that make the places we live special." Our work area takes in Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer and Genesee Counties, focusing on land within the six watersheds of the Flint, Belle, Huron, Rouge, Clinton and Shiawassee Rivers. The land we protect and steward is very diverse, ranging from pristine and undisturbed natural areas in rural parts to fragmented ecosystems in the heavily urbanized areas of the various counties. We believe that all are essential to the quality of life and the economic viability in the communities we serve.