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Press Releases

Ride, Walk, or Float in the Parade of Nations

Community groups, fraternal organizations, religious organizations, student organizations, etc. are invited to create a float or organize a walking group for the Parade of Nations! Awards will be given to the top three floats that best represent this year’s theme ($300 for 1st place, $200 ...

MTU receives EPA funding for energy transition study

WASHINGTON — Michigan Technological University is one of 11 institutions around the country receiving a combined $11 million in Environmental Protection Agency grants to research the environmental impacts of energy transitions in underserved and Tribal communities, and what drives people to ...

Estivant Pines 50th anniversary: open after improvement project

Visit Keweenaw Press release THE KEWEENAW, Michigan — The Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary trail is open now with an upgraded experience for adventurers – in time for its 50th anniversary. The trail was closed briefly while Rock Solid Trail Contracting made improvements with the Michigan ...

National trappers event in Escanaba this month

U.P. Trappers Association Press release Escanaba — The National Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Show is being held July 27 to 29 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds, located in Escanaba. The three-day event will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Admission is $10 for a 1-day pass, $20 ...

Tips to reduce, reuse and recycle in summer

Copper Country Recycling Initiative Press release It’s outdoor cookout season and disposable items abound. You can cut down on plastic and Styrofoam disposables with some preparation. Invited to a BBQ? Bring your own place setting and utensils. Invited to a potluck? Bring a place ...

Keweenaw Land Trust seeks public input

Press release The Keweenaw Land Trust is applying for accreditation renewal. A public comment period is now open where you can comment on the work of the Keweenaw Land Trust. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive ...