Brown Bridge Quiet Area to Expand

Brown Bridge Quiet Area (photo from GTRLC)

from Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy

We are delighted to share exciting news that has been years in the making: Last week, the City of Traverse City officially closed on the acquisition of 528 acres adjacent to the Brown Bridge Quiet Area.

The conservation value of this property is extraordinary, with high-quality dry-mesic forest and riparian wetlands that provide critical habitat for rare and state-threatened species, including the Trumpeter Swan, Bald Eagle, Common Loon, Osprey, and Red-shouldered Hawk. It safeguards water quality within the Boardman/Ottaway River watershed, expands passive outdoor recreation, and provides future trail connections.

Traverse City voters overwhelmingly supported using the Brown Bridge Trust Fund to support the project, and the city was awarded a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant in 2023. After navigating the appropriations process, we're excited to say the finish line has finally been crossed, and it was worth every step. None of this would have been possible without the residents of Traverse City, who have shown time and again their commitment to protecting the places that make this region extraordinary — and without supporters like you, whose dedication to conservation makes this work possible.

While the property is now publicly owned, additional work must occur before the site can safely support regular public access. Stay tuned for updates on the City of Traverse City website.

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