Natural Features
The Jordan River Watershed embodies some of Michigan's most outstanding natural treasures. Widely known as the "Jordan Valley" its unbroken forests, free-flowing streams, and wilderness setting have provided countless generations with unparalleled natural splendor. The watershed possesses a full range of ecologic components. The native plant and animal communities are rich and diverse. Scores of plant and animal species flourish in this 125 square mile premier watershed ecosystem. Conifer swamps along the streambanks and its vast wetland habitat give way to the majestic upland hardwood forests and meadowlands. These contiguous habitats provide vital "greenways" and "ecological corridors" enhancing the interwoven webs of biologic diversity and sustainability.