Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative engaging the communities and schools in Houghton and Baraga Counties Expertise & Opportunities offered by Community

Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative engaging the communities and schools in Houghton and Baraga Counties

Expertise & Opportunities offered byCommunity Organizations & Agencies

to Meet the Needs of Schools

Lake Superior Stewardship InitiativeMarch 2008

Community Resources

Calumet Township

Carnegie Museum

Copper Country Audubon Club

Copper Country Trout Unlimited

The Forestland Group

Green Timber Consulting

Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale InstituteKeweenaw Economic Development Alliance

Keweenaw Nat’l Historical Park & Heritage Sites

Keweenaw Land Trust

Lake Superior Huron River Restoration

Michigan Nature Association

Michigan Tech Center for Water & Society

Plum Creek Timber

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station

USDA Forest Service–Ottawa NF

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Calumet TownshipContact: Paul Lehto Phone: 337-2401Email: [email protected]

Our Mission: serve the people of Calumet TownshipGeographic area we work in: Calumet Township

Types of projects/needs that we need help with:- Community outreach

What we can offer students and teachers - Logistical support and some supplies.

Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

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Carnegie Museum Contact person: Elise NelsonPhone: 482-7140Email: [email protected]: cityofhoughton.com

Our Mission: To preserve the history, arts and cultural heritage of the Copper Country.

Geographic area we work in: The museum is located in Houghton and serves

the Western Upper Peninsula.


Carnegie Museum Types of projects/needs that we need help with:1. Volunteers/interns to help assemble and disassemble

exhibits2. Exhibit production3. Volunteers or “explainers” during open hours4. Help creating exhibits for the science center

What we can offer students and teachers: 1. Field trips2. Guided tours3. Opportunities for student volunteers (as “science room

explainers,” exhibit development, internships, etc.)4. Opportunities for student’s to exhibit


Copper Country AudubonContact person: Dana Richter (Forestry, MTU) Phone: 487-2149 Email: [email protected]: www.ManitouIslandBirdSurvey.org

Our Mission: encourage the care and appreciation of birds and work to protect their habitat.

Geographic area we work in: Houghton & surrounding counties.


Barred Owl

Copper Country Audubon

What we can offer students and teachers 1. Knowledge of the local birds and how to observe

and enjoy birds2. Field trips, bird walks, trails, put up bird houses, bird

feeders3. Presentations in science classes; field guides4. Wildlife Sanctuaries in Keweenaw Co.


Copper Country Chapter of Trout UnlimitedContact person: Jim Baker / Shawn HaganPhone: 487-3459 / 288-3380Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: coppercountrytu.org

Our Mission: CCCTU is dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring the Copper Country's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

Our Vision: CCCTU envisions coldwater sport fisheries of self-sustaining wild, native fish stocks prospering, in restored and maintained habitats within Copper Country lakes and streams.




Copper Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited

• Founded in 1997 as a local grass-roots chapter of National Trout Unlimited

• Approximately 100 local members including fishing enthusiasts as well as non-fishing conservationists

Geographic area we work in: Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties



Types of projects/needs that we need help with:1. Habitat projects (getting wet and dirty).2. Fund-raising to meet our mission.3. Maintain and grow the Membership.



What we can offer students and teachers 1. Field visits to streams and riparian areas to discuss

cold water conservation, fish habitat and fishing techniques.

2. Classroom presentations and demonstrations (fly-tying & spin/fly-fishing).

3. Support for Salmon in the Classroom.


The Forestland Group, LLCContact: Shawn HaganPhone: 288-3380Email: [email protected] Website: forestlandgroup.com

The Forestland Group, LLC (TFG) acquires and manages timberland investments for institutions, families, and individuals.

TFG emphasizes naturally regenerating hardwood and pine forests primarily in the eastern U.S.



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Fund I

Fund II

Fund III

Fund IV

21,277 Acres

149,414 Acres

313,070 Acres

840,486 Acres

Heartwood Forestland FundsFebruary 14, 2008

Great Lakes Regional Office

Cambridge Office

North East Regional Office

Chapel Hill Main Office

Forestland Operations Office

* Fund V includes Side Funds I & II. Property boundaries in yellow.

Parkersburg Office

Southern Regional Office

Fund V * 897,441 Acres

Ashland Office

Costa Rica

Fund VI 699,681 Acres

Belize

State / Country Acres

Percent of

Total

West Virginia 758,994 26% Michigan 523,503 18% Mississippi 291,217 10% Maine 249,116 9%

Virginia 175,014 6% New York 163,590 6%

Belize 163,128 6%

Kentucky 147,745 5% Arkansas 106,774 4%

Wisconsin 99,420 3% Tennessee 42,248 1%

Canada 41,558 1%

Pennsylvania 30,108 1%

Texas 26,809 0.92%

Vermont 23,891 0.82% Maryland 21,977 0.75% Ohio 15,849 0.54% Louisiana 14,054 0.48% Costa Rica 8,691 0.30% New Hampshire 8,666 0.30% Missouri 5,869 0.20%

Illinois 1,790 0.06%

Delaware 1,358 0.05%

2/7/2008 2,921,369 100%

The Forestland Group, LLC

What we can offer students and teachers: 1. Field visits to areas under management to discuss

forestry, timber harvesting, certification and other land management topics.

2. Classroom presentations and demonstrations.


Contact person: Justin Miller, PresidentPhone: 353-8584 Email:[email protected]

Website: www.greentimberforestry.com

Our Mission: To assist landowners in achieving their goals while ensuring proper forest management

Geographic area we work in:


How we can help schools:1. Forest Management Planning2. Forest Management Implementation

a. Trail or Boundary Mapping & Layout b. Forest Health Improvementsc. Tree Plantingd. Cost-Share Programse. Carbon Trading f. Environmental Education

3. Tree Farm Groupa. Third Party Forestland Certification


Isle Royale National Park Contact: Katie Nessly and Valerie Bowen Phone: 906-482-0984Email: [email protected]: www.nps.gov/isro

Our Mission: The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the

natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

Geographic area we work in: Education programs for Copper Country ISD schools


Isle Royale National Park

What we can offer students and teachers 1. Spring 2008 Assembly programs for K-62. Spring 2008 Classroom programs for 2-43. Coming Winter 2008: Wolf/Moose traveling trunk


The Isle Royale InstituteContact person: Ann Mayo-KielyPhone: 487-4335Email: [email protected]: www.iri.mtu.edu also: www.isleroyalewolf.orgOur Mission:

Fostering education and science at Isle Royale and on the waters of Lake Superior

Geographic area we work in:Lake Superior Watershed


http://www.iri.mtu.edu/

http://www.isleroyalewolf.org/

The Isle Royale InstituteWe especially need help with:1. Protecting vulnerable resources and preventing the spread

of exotic species (plants, aquatic critters) and VHS.2. Increasing public understanding about Isle Royale and the

global significance of the park’s wolf-moose and other long-term research.

3. Using the park’s wealth of information on natural and cultural resources to develop more web-based and printed materials.

4. Fundraising to run more youth trips to the park


The Isle Royale InstituteWhat we can offer students and teachers 1. Trips to Isle Royale (teacher workshops, assistance with student trips—

logistics, gear and leaders)2. Student projects on the mainland and island (developing educational

materials or work projects)3. Resources for teachers (lesson plans, videos, science publications, island

data to compare to the mainland)– a wealth of research information relevant to teaching science, math, and social studies.

4. Possibly class speakers or project assistants (biologists , park rangers, MTU students)


Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance Contact: Phil Musser Phone: 906-482-6817 Email:[email protected] Website: www.kedabiz.com

Our Mission: KEDA creates an economic environment in which

entrepreneurs, companies and employees can thrive.

Geographic area we work in: Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw Counties



Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance

Types of projects/needs that we need help with:1. Communicating interconnectedness of economic and

natural environment/quality of life to attracting and retaining companies and employees

2. Instilling sense of entrepreneurship at K-12 level3. Promoting social entrepreneurshipWhat we can offer students and teachers 1. Connections to local companies, organizations2. Presentations3. Introduction to companies which may be willing to

donate equipment, supplies.Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

Keweenaw National Historical Park & Keweenaw Heritage Sites

Contact person: Kathleen HarterPhone: 906-337-3168 ext. 230Email: [email protected]: www.nps.gov/kewe

Our Mission: To preserve, protect, and interpret the natural and cultural resources relating to the copper mining industry for the

enjoyment and benefit of current and future generations. Geographic area we work in: Keweenaw Heritage Sites

exist from Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park to Fort Wilkins Historic State Park while Keweenaw National Historical Park exists as two units – Quincy Hill and Calumet Village.



Types of projects/needs that we need help with:1.Development of captivating student-focused activities

that are accessible to other schools and national parks across the United States via the internet.

2.Development of educational and interpretive materials (site bulletins, brochures, web pages, audio tours, etc.) that are well researched, documented, and of interest to multiple audiences and learning styles.



What we can offer students and teachers: 1. Access to park service archival collections (historic photos,

letters, documents) by appointment.2. Access to Keweenaw Heritage Site archival collections and

exhibits during operating hours and by appointment. 3. Regularly scheduled ranger-led programs during the

summer months.4. Group tours available by appointment at Keweenaw

Heritage Site locations.5. Professional park staff may be available to do presentations

through scheduled appointments.

Contact person: Evan McDonaldPhone: 482-0820 Email: [email protected]: www.KeweenawLandTrust.org

Our Mission: The Keweenaw Land Trust is a community partner protecting land, water and

quality of life through conservation, stewardship and educationGeographic area we work in: Western U.P.


What we can offer students and teachers: 1. Outdoor ‘classrooms’ at nature preserves and conservation projects. Diverse

habitats including forests, wetlands, ponds, streams, beaver dams, etc.2. Marsin Nature Retreat Center on Portage Waterway, with meeting facilities,

nature preserve, water access and canoes/row boats3. Historic cabins at Lightfoot Bay Coastal Wetlands Preserve in Baraga County4. KLT presentations on conservation/stewardship topics5. Networking opportunities with resource professionals

Types of projects/needs that we need help with:1. Survey/inventory of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, insects and

plants at KLT nature preserves or Mouth of Swedetown Creek2. Develop natural resource/land use history content and design interpretive

signs for KLT nature preserves3. Habitat improvements & site clean-up at Lightfoot Bay Wetlands, Baraga Co.

4. Design and build bridges at Paavola Wetlands 5. Sampling for fish management, e.g. Boston Pond6. Develop community outreach for importance and functions of coastal

wetlands7. Assessment and planning for community benefits of US-41 National Scenic By-

way “Copper Country Trail” from Houghton to Copper Harbor



Marsin Nature Retreat Center

Paavola Wetlands PreserveCopper Country Trail – Scenic Byway

Lightfoot Bay CoastalWetlands Preserve

Lake Superior’s Huron River Restoration, Inc.Contact person:Dave or Marcy CellaPhone: 906-524-5241Email: [email protected]

Our Mission: to cultivate sustained stakeholder involvement with the protection, education, and enhancement of Lake Superior’s Huron River. In partnership with landowners, interested citizens, government agencies and private enterprise, we work to foster education, understanding, sustainable land management, along with ecosystem and water quality restoration and conservation.

Geographic area we work in: Huron River Watershed



Lake Superior’s Huron River Restoration, Inc.

Types of projects/needs that we need help with:1. River studies

What we can offer students and teachers 1.When our study is completed in Oct. 2008, we can

make presentations in schools.


Michigan Nature Association Contact: Charlie Eshbach Phone: 906.281.3500Email: [email protected] Website: www.michigannature.org

Mission: to acquire, protect and maintain natural areas that contain examples of Michigan endangered and threatened flora, fauna, including habitat for fish, wildlife and plants of Michigan, and to conduct research and conservation education.

Geographic area: 164 sanctuaries and 8500 acres statewide



http://www.michigannature.org/

Michigan Nature AssociationTypes of projects/needs that we need help with:1. Boardwalk Building2. Trail Maintenance3. Boundary marking4. Sanctuary CleanupWhat we can offer students and teachers 1. Fieldtrips and hands-on experience at our 20 nature

sanctuaries in Keweenaw, Houghton & Baraga counties.2. Research opportunities3. Volunteer opportunities


• CWS consists of ~90 faculty, staff, and students interested in water-related research, education, and outreach.

• CWS participants come from many disciplinesGeological & Mining Engin’g & SciencesSchool of Business & EconomicsSocial SciencesWestern Upper Peninsula Center

Biological SciencesChemistryCivil & Environmental EngineeringEduc. OpportunityFine ArtsForest Resources & Environmental Science

sciencessocial studiesmathcomputersartetc.

Alex Mayer, [email protected] www.mtcws.mtu.edu


http://www.mtcws.mtu.edu/

CWS can offer:– inclusion of students and teachers into ongoing research and

education projects that have a local, stewardship orientation– technical assistance for stewardship projects– classroom lectures, demonstrations– bridging with other MTU organizations, especially student groups

Example: Huron Creek watershed management plan– focus on restoration & protection of local, highly-impacted creek– school involvement could include:

• water quality and erosion monitoring• stormwater management projects• removal/control of invasive species• restoration of Houghton Waterfront Park• education & interpretation projects• collecting and analyzing climate data

Plum Creek Timber, Inc. Contact: Matt GelstonPhone: (906) 524-2040 x17Email:[email protected] Website: www.plumcreek.com

Our Mission: Growing value from exceptional resources

Geographic area we work in: West Central UP– 650,000 acres in Michigan– 8 Million Acres Nationwide



Plum Creek Land in Michigan

Plum Creek Property

Plum Creek Offices


Plum Creek Timber, Inc.What we can offer students and teachers 1. Field Trips (Tree ID, Water Quality Management or

Intro to Timber Harvesting)2. Plum Creek Foundation

http://www.plumcreek.com/community/grant_application.php

3. Company-owned lands open to public under CFA4. Demonstrations of a “working forest.”


Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State ParkBob WildTel:885-5206 Email: [email protected]: www.mi.gov/porkies

Mission: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division’s mission is to acquire, protect and preserve the natural, historic and cultural features of Michigan's unique resources and provide public recreation and education opportunities.

Geographic area we work in: Ontonagon, Gogebic, Houghton, Baraga, & Keweenaw


What we can offer students and teachers 1. Access to 35,000 acres of old-growth Northern Hardwoods

forest, the highest range of mountains in the Midwest, complex geology (volcanic, sedimentary, glacial & rifting processes), numerous water resources, and several sites of historic significance all to use as a living laboratory.

2. Materials, resources and personnel to help interpret or study these features.

3. Guided field trips and outreach programs that focus on the park’s natural resources and other topics by request.



Examples of current programs available:Bear Den Hike Michigan Gray Wolf Programs*Astronomy Giants of the North*Calls of the Wild* Aquatic Macro InvertebratesMine Hikes Geology HikesMichigan Mammals* Old-growth Forest hikes Other topics available by request.School groups are always welcome but sometimes a non-guided

visit is necessary. This allows teachers the utmost freedom to design their own visit. Support materials for your trip are available by request.

Transportation Grants may be available.*These programs available as outreach programs



USDA Forest Service - Northern Research Station Contact person: Erik LilleskovPhone: 482-6303 ext 22 Email: [email protected]: http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/units/climate/

Our Mission: Improving Lives and Protecting Our Earth Through

ResearchGeographic area we work in: Entire U.S., especially north-central states,

majority of work in North Woods


USDA Forest Service - Northern Research Station

Types of projects/needs that we need help with:1. Monitoring – phenology (record timing of seasonal occurrences of

plants and animals in different locales)2. Demonstration projects3. Research - focused on understanding how global change will

influence the fungi that control soil food webs.

What we can offer students and teachers: 1. Visits to our Rhizotron to view underground processes.2. Research opportunities for qualified students.3. Ideas for classroom and field activities.4. Expertise on mycorrhizae, the symbiotic fungi that are critical to the

health most plants, soil food webs, edible fungi


Contact persons: Andrea Durham, Katie Koch & Jeff Mell Phone: (906) 852-3500Email: [email protected] , [email protected], [email protected]: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/ottawa/

Our Mission: COURAGEOUS CONSERVATION• Protecting Ecosystems across Boundaries• Connecting Citizens to the Land• Walking the Talk for Sustainability• Revolutionizing Effectiveness and Efficiency• Being an Employer of Choice

Geographic area we work in: One million acres in Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, & Ontonagon counties.


USDA - Ottawa National Forest




Ottawa National Forest Types of projects that we need help with:1. Wilderness Stewardship to meet the Forest Service Chief’s

10-Year Wilderness Challenge2. Baraga Plains Integrated Resource Project data collection

and project monitoring3. Pelkie Hunter Walking Trails Reinvention 4. Deer Marsh Water Quality Monitoring Project5. Inventory, monitoring, and management of Non-native

Invasive Species6. Out-planting of native plants and trees


Ottawa National Forest What we can offer students and teachers

1. Camp Nesbit & the Ottawa Visitor Center2. Specialists in the fields of Botany, Aquatics, Soils, Fisheries,

Wildlife, Recreation, Wilderness, Trails, Fire, Forestry, & GIS expertise

3. One million-acre laboratory4. Project and learning opportunities during all four seasons5. Help students and teachers make a direct connection of

how our actions affect the land and its natural resources.


USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Contact: Bruce Petersen Tel: 906.353.8225 Ext.108 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov

Our Agency Mission: “Helping people Help the Land”Geographic area we work in: The USDA - NRCS has a presence in almost every

county in the US. The Baraga Service Center service area is: Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties.



http://www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov/

USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service(NRCS)

What we can offer students and teachers 1. Watershed & Sub Watersheds Sizes/Delineations2. Soil Maps & Interpretations3. Watershed & Stamp Sand Site Tours4. Various Aerial Photo Images5. Forestry, Wetlands & Wildlife Information


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Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative engaging the communities and schools in Houghton and Baraga Counties Expertise & Opportunities offered by Community