January 2nd,
2008
Let’s make
2008 a great year for Northern Michigan’s environment!
Below is the
1/02/08 biweekly update for Huron Pines.
Happy New
Year!
Thank you!
Huron Pines
FEBRUARY
2ND ANNUAL MEETING
Among
northern Michigan’s great natural assets is a top-notch fishery that brings
people to this region from all over the country. With that in mind, Huron Pines is pleased to
announce that the keynote speaker at their Annual Meeting this year is Dr.
Kelley Smith, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Fisheries Division
Chief.
The Huron
Pines Annual Meeting is a great opportunity for community leaders, conservationists,
and other interested citizens with a passion for natural resources to share
ideas and learn more about conservation issues.
This year’s
event is Saturday, February 2nd in Hillman at the K of C Hall from
9:30am to 1:30pm.
Seating is
limited and reservations are required. The
program includes lunch and is free to members; there is a $10 charge for
non-members. Reservations are on a
first-come, first-served basis and are needed by January 25th.
In addition
to inviting the public to the meeting, the Huron Pines Board and staff would
also like to extend their thanks to the many partners and supporters that have
made 2007 a success.
To register, please email jill@huronpines.org or call (989) 344-0753 x 12.
DEQ
INITIATES PUBLIC REVIEW FOR UPCOMING PROGRAM
The
Department of Environmental Quality has released the draft Nonpoint Source
Program Plan Update for public comment. We
encourage groups to take the time to review the document and send comments to
the DEQ. It is very important the DEQ
receives input representative of Northern Michigan concerns regarding
management and prioritization of Nonpoint Source Pollution.
The document
is available at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/wb-nps-program-plan_218845_7.pdf and
the DEQ will be taking comments until February 8, 2008.
VOLUNTEER
WITH HURON PINES
Huron Pines is
beginning to plan some great spring projects.
Some of our plans include landscape restoration, river restoration, and many
other volunteer opportunities. As always,
we appreciate the help of people or groups that have talents within the scope
of our projects. We also know that
without the assistance from volunteers, our projects wouldn’t be as successful
as they are and the 2008 field season will be no different. We have several amazing opportunities for
individuals and groups that will be beneficial for everyone involved- especially
our region’s natural resources!
If you have
an interest in volunteering, please contact:
Nathan
Skibbe- Volunteer Coordinator at (989) 344-0753 x 14 or volunteer@huronpines.org
UPDATED
LINKS PAGE WITH MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS
In order to make our website more helpful, Huron Pines has a
new and improved Links page. It includes
links to our Major Contributors, Non-profit Organizations, Conservation
Districts, and useful Government websites. There is additional information listed under
each Major Contributor, which includes mission statements and how donors have
helped particular Huron Pines projects.
Check it out!
If you would like to add your link to the webpage, contact:
Casey Ressl- Outreach Specialist at info@huronpines.org
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Huron
Pines is a non-profit organization whose goal is to
conserve
the forests, lakes and streams of
Northeast Michigan.
Huron Pines
501 Norway Street
Grayling, MI 49738
Phone 989.344.0753
Fax 989.348.7945