Lake Superior Shoreline
Size: 58 acres
Location: Town of Washburn, Bayfield County
Habitat Types: Lake Superior Shoreline, intermittent stream, forest Conservation Value: Wetland, shore land and woodland, stabilization of highly erodible lands
Protection: Susan DeNuccio donated a Conservation Easement held by the Bayfield Regional Conservancy
Description: The steep, wooded ravine, characteristic of Lake Superior shoreline, begins just west of the property and drops about 60 ft in elevation along its 660 ft stretch through the property to Lake Superior. The undeveloped wooded and open fields provide habitat for at least some portion of the life cycle of many species including black bears, foxes, fishers, woodcock, veery, woodthrush, and other wildlife. The relatively undeveloped nature of the woods and fields protect the water quality of Lake Superior. The property’s open fields are prominently visible from and provide scenic enjoyment to the general public from State Highway 13.
