Historic Witherell Woods in Detroit’s Palmer Park Restored: ECT Leads 200-Employee Effort to Revitalize City’s Natural Gem

Image Courtesy of Environmental Consulting & Technology (ECT) Witherell Woods, a historically significant and irreplaceable forest nestled within Detroit’s Palmer Park, has undergone a recent restoration and enhancement effort. Environmental Consulting & Technology (ECT), a firm of environmental consultants founded in 1988 with a presence across the country, including five offices in Michigan, recently mobilized around 200 employees from 29 states to provide technical expertise and engage in hands-on volunteer work. In partnership with the City of Detroit, The People for Palmer Park, and The Greening of Detroit, an effort was made to preserve and revitalize this natural city gem. Image Courtesy of Environmental Consulting & Technology (ECT) Back in 2010, the 300-acre Palmer Park was almost sold due to past economic troubles. But instead of giving up on the park, stakeholders decided to join forces and make a plan for what it could look like 100 years from now. This visionary plan has already led to remarkable transformations within the park, including the rehabilitation and ecological restoration of Lake Frances, the preservation of the historic log cabin and lighthouse, the establishment of a new dog park, the expansion of a bird meadow featuring native prairie plants, the creation of...