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With more than 120 sites across Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, and Grand Rapids, Sacred Grounds and Healing over Habitat improve water quality, reduce flooding, expand access to nature, and engage thousands in building resilient Great Lakes communities.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"appear-on-scroll\">Photo Credit: Anthony Mance\/Getty Images<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 2017, the Great Lakes Community Engagement team has partnered with community organizations, houses of worship, and neighborhood anchors to transform underutilized spaces into thriving native plant habitats. 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