DTE Energy
Ludington Service Center
Ludington, Michigan, United States
Certified through 2025
Project Name
Project Type
Prairie Habitat
Grassland
Rain Garden
Landscaped
About the Program
The Ludington Service Center program is operated by DTE Energy in Michigan. Ludington is located in Mason County by Lake Michigan, approximately 250 miles northwest of Detroit. At the site, two landscaped garden areas have been developed with the aim of creating a habitat for pollinators and other wildlife by growing native plants. The landscaped areas total around 4,000 square feet and are located by buildings and car parks where they can be viewed by employees and visitors.
Practices and Impacts
The Ludington Service Center program is operated by DTE Energy in Michigan. Ludington is located in Mason County by Lake Michigan, approximately 250 miles northwest of Detroit. At the site, two landscaped garden areas have been developed with the aim of creating a habitat for pollinators and other wildlife by growing native plants. The landscaped areas total around 4,000 square feet and are located by buildings and car parks where they can be viewed by employees and visitors.
Practices and Impacts
- Eight species of native plants are currently observed to be growing in the rain garden, which is designed to collect stormwater runoff that can then be used by the plants. The team monitors the garden to assess habitat health through regular photographing of the site.
- The grassland prairie habitat creates food and shelter resources for local wildlife. Monitoring takes place throughout the year to check on the health of native plants and any introduction of non-native invasive species.
- Both garden projects align with a statewide initiative to encourage landscaping, which provides habitat to support pollinators.
