Research & stewardship

Research & stewardship

Research & stewardship

When we’re not working, the Starflower crew is outside, enjoying our beautiful rivers, lakes, and woods. We believe that these are the places that make us Michiganders whole — that’s why we pledge to protect them!

Working with Starflower means your impact goes beyond exceptional environmental services. We put a significant portion of our earnings toward in-house ecological research as a means of stewardship to protect and improve the Great Lakes Region.

10%

of every contract is allocated to ecological research and environmental protection

About our research

Our research projects, conducted by founder Myles Markey, focus on new methods for environmental management and design. We’re always learning, and by choosing Starflower, you can help us promote new materials and methods for green planning, design, and management.

Current research projects

Coldwater Refugia for Michigan Salmonids

This project will test how in-channel and riparian interventions can create cold water habitat in transitional streams for Michigan's trout and char. Proposal coming soon!

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We can't do it without you!

Starflower Environmental is committed to serving Michigan communities and keeping our rivers cool, our lakes clear, and our woods wild.

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Starflower Environmental serves communities across Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Traverse City, and Marquette.

© Starflower Environmental LLC 2025 | Designed by Emma Brown

Starflower Environmental logo

Starflower Environmental serves communities across Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Traverse City, and Marquette.

© Starflower Environmental LLC 2025 | Designed by Emma Brown

© Starflower Environmental LLC 2025 | Designed by Emma Brown

Starflower Environmental serves communities across Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Traverse City, and Marquette.