The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is now working to protect 120 acres (the former Salon property)  around Turtle Cove from development forever. The protection of Turtle Cove includes ¾ of a mile of lake frontage on Arbutus Lake #4, a shallow, lily pad filled cove teaming with aquatic and wild life, near the State Forest Campground. The land is now being held by the Conservancy and we have until December 2023 to complete the fundraising and finalize the purchase and preserve all 120 acres. One of the highest ranking parcels marked for preservation by the Conservancy, this proposed preserve packs a major punch in terms of wildlife habitat. The shallow water of Turtle Cove provides habitat for scores of fish, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrate species. Along with emergent marsh and bog habitats, the property also contains mesic forest with areas of open field (dominated by bracken fern and little bluestem) and early-successional forest. There is also an active eagle’s nest on the property. Your gift however large or small will help us on the path to saving this beauty and all of its splendor for generations to come. Please act now, time is of the essence.