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 ...
The Western U.P. Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) is conducting public surveys on trash and recycling habits and experiences in Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties. WUPPDR has created two separate surveys: one for hazardous waste disposal and another for recycling and compost. Common household hazardous materials include paint, compact florescent lightbulbs, aerosol canisters, and batteries among others. The surveys ask individuals to share the types of waste materials produced and managed in their household and their disposal habits. ...
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 make those transitions. Tech received $1.125 million for the four-year study. Over that time, researchers will engage with Tribal and rural community leaders in forest-dependent communities in northern Michigan to study the impacts of current energy systems and pathways for energy transitions that ...
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 ...
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 for a 3-day pass and kids under 12 free. Food and refreshments will be available. New to this event is the “Kids Cave” which was a big hit at the last two NTA conventions. In the “Cave,” the demos are done by kids! “A great way for youngsters to learn is to be taught by their ...
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 review of each applicant’s policies and programs. Together, land trusts have established a set of guidelines for how to operate a land trust legally, ethically and in the public interest, with a sound program of land transactions and land stewardship. The Keweenaw Land Trust voluntarily adopts the ...
