"We knew this project would resonate with our community, but we were blown away by the overwhelming response," said Gina Thorsen, CEO of Stormy Kromer. "It's an honor to support this meaningful effort and help ensure the legacy of the Fitzgerald and her crew is preserved for generations to come."
“The Superior Watershed Partnership is pleased to be working with the Michigan DNR to remove three obsolete dams in the Upper Peninsula,” said Geraldine Grant, who is a planner for the Superior Watershed Partnership.
"We appreciate the continued support from Enbridge through their Fueling Futures grant to help us acquire equipment that positively impacts students in both training programs here at (Marine Trades Institute)," said Tom Coates, who is director of development at the Cedarville school.
Here's your chance to see Michigan’s first mass timber building built with Michigan wood. The DNR is hosting a family-friend open house at its Customer Service Center in Newberry on Thursday, Aug. 14.
“I think it's very important as we see the change in our agricultural industry, there’s just so many people now that are so far removed from agriculture and what it takes to raise an animal, and it's just wonderful to show folks what it does take and how much effort goes into it,” said Paul Naasz, president of the Alger County Fair Board.
“The sculptures were intended to bring the memory of those miners and their families, those original immigrants to this area, back here,” says artist Kasey Koski.
"There are multiple groups that help people learn about the outdoors and enjoy things they've never done before in community with others, but people don't always know they exist or actively seek them out," says Shawnrece Butler, assistant vice president for Opportunity, Empowerment and People at Northern Michigan University.
“Rep. (Greg) Markkanen has been and continues to be a champion of the Keweenaw’s visitor economy through his hard work with mom-and-pop businesses and recreation volunteer groups,” said Brad Barnett, who is executive director of Visit Keweenaw.
“These lands are used for a variety of recreation activities and also support the state’s economy through tourism, the timber industry and job creation," said Scott Whitcomb, who is director of the DNR’s Office of Public Lands.
“The funding from the Michigan Innovation Fund is recognition that rural regions like the Upper Peninsula have the sophistication and capability to be meaningful partners in innovation and entrepreneurship. This distinction is critical given growth follows a culture of innovation,” said Marty Fittante, CEO of InvestUP.
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