Expertise & Opportunities offered by Community Organizations & Agencies

1. Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative engaging the communities and schools in Houghton and Baraga Counties March 2008 Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Expertise & Opportunities offered by Community Organizations & Agencies to Meet the Needs of Schools

2. 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 Institute Keweenaw 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

3. Calumet TownshipContact: Paul Lehto Phone: 337-2401 Email: calumetclerk@live.com Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Our Mission: serve the people of Calumet Township Geographic 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.

4. Carnegie MuseumContact person: Elise NelsonPhone: 482-7140Email: history@cityofhoughton.com Website: cityofhoughton.com Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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.

5. Carnegie Museum Types of projects/needs that we need help with: 1. Volunteers/interns to help assemble and disassemble exhibits • Exhibit production • Volunteers or “explainers” during open hours • Help creating exhibits for the science center What we can offer students and teachers: 1. Field trips 2. Guided tours • Opportunities for student volunteers (as “science room explainers,” exhibit development, internships, etc.) • Opportunities for student’s to exhibit Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

6. Copper Country AudubonContact person: Dana Richter (Forestry, MTU) Phone: 487-2149 Email: dlrichte@mtu.edWebsite: www.ManitouIslandBirdSurvey.org Barred Owl Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Our Mission: encourage the care and appreciation of birds and work to protect their habitat. Geographic area we work in: Houghton & surrounding counties.

7. Copper Country Audubon Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative What we can offer students and teachers • Knowledge of the local birds and how to observe and enjoy birds 2. Field trips, bird walks, trails, put up bird houses, bird feeders 3. Presentations in science classes; field guides 4. Wildlife Sanctuaries in Keweenaw Co.

8. Copper Country Chapter of Trout UnlimitedContact person: Jim Baker / Shawn HaganPhone: 487-3459 / 288-3380Email: jrbaker@mtu.edu / shawn@forestlandgroup.comWebsite: coppercountrytu.org Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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.

9. Copper Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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

10. Copper Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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.

11. Copper Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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.

12. The Forestland Group, LLCContact: Shawn HaganPhone: 288-3380Email: shawn@forestlandgroup.comWebsite: forestlandgroup.com Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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. 

13. The Forestland Group, LLC Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative There are currently 2,704,433 acres under management in 20 states plus Belize, Costa Rica and Quebec.

14. The Forestland Group, LLC Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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.

15. Contact person: Justin Miller, PresidentPhone: 353-8584 Email:justin@greentimberforestry.comWebsite: www.greentimberforestry.com Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Our Mission: To assist landowners in achieving their goals while ensuring proper forest management Geographic area we work in:

16. Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative How we can help schools: 1. Forest Management Planning 2. Forest Management Implementation a. Trail or Boundary Mapping & Layout b. Forest Health Improvements c. Tree Planting d. Cost-Share Programs e. Carbon Trading f. Environmental Education 3. Tree Farm Group a. Third Party Forestland Certification

17. Isle Royale National Park Contact: Katie Nessly and Valerie Bowen Phone: 906-482-0984 Email: katie_nessly@nps.govWebsite: www.nps.gov/isro Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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

18. Isle Royale National Park Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative What we can offer students and teachers 1. Spring 2008 Assembly programs for K-6 2. Spring 2008 Classroom programs for 2-4 3. Coming Winter 2008: Wolf/Moose traveling trunk

19. The Isle Royale InstituteContact person: Ann Mayo-KielyPhone: 487-4335Email: ammayo@mtu.eduWebsite: www.iri.mtu.edualso: www.isleroyalewolf.org Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Our Mission: Fostering education and science at Isle Royale and on the waters of Lake Superior Geographic area we work in: Lake Superior Watershed

20. The Isle Royale Institute Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative We 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

21. The Isle Royale Institute Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative What 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)

22. Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance Contact: Phil Musser Phone: 906-482-6817 Email: pmusser@kedabiz.comWebsite: www.kedabiz.com Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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

23. 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 level 3. Promoting social entrepreneurship What we can offer students and teachers 1. Connections to local companies, organizations 2. Presentations 3. Introduction to companies which may be willing to donate equipment, supplies. Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

24. Keweenaw National Historical Park & Keweenaw Heritage SitesContact person: Kathleen HarterPhone: 906-337-3168 ext. 230Email: kathleen_harter@nps.govWebsite: 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.

25. Keweenaw National Historical Park & Keweenaw Heritage Sites Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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.

26. Keweenaw National Historical Park & Keweenaw Heritage Sites 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.

27. Contact person: Evan McDonaldPhone: 482-0820 Email: info@keweenawlandtrust.orgWebsite: www.KeweenawLandTrust.org 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 boats 3. Historic cabins at Lightfoot Bay Coastal Wetlands Preserve in Baraga County 4. KLT presentations on conservation/stewardship topics 5. Networking opportunities with resource professionals Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Our Mission: The Keweenaw Land Trust is a community partner protecting land, water and quality of life through conservation, stewardship and education Geographic area we work in: Western U.P.

28. Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Types of projects/needs that we need help with: • Survey/inventory of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, insects and plants at KLT nature preserves or Mouth of Swedetown Creek 2. Develop natural resource/land use history content and design interpretive signs for KLT nature preserves 3. 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 Pond 6. Develop community outreach for importance and functions of coastal wetlands 7. Assessment and planning for community benefits of US-41 National Scenic By-way “Copper Country Trail” from Houghton to Copper Harbor

29. Copper Country Trail – Scenic Byway Paavola Wetlands Preserve Marsin Nature Retreat Center Lightfoot Bay Coastal Wetlands Preserve Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

30. Lake Superior’s Huron River Restoration, Inc.Contact person:Dave or Marcy CellaPhone: 906-524-5241 Email: huronriv@up.net Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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

31. Lake Superior’s Huron River Restoration, Inc. Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Types of projects/needs that we need help with: • River studies What we can offer students and teachers 1.When our study is completed in Oct. 2008, we can make presentations in schools.

32. Michigan Nature Association Contact: Charlie Eshbach Phone: 906.281.3500 Email: ceshbach@keweenawtraveler.comWebsite: www.michigannature.org Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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

33. Michigan Nature Association Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Types of projects/needs that we need help with: 1. Boardwalk Building 2. Trail Maintenance 3. Boundary marking 4. Sanctuary Cleanup What we can offer students and teachers 1. Fieldtrips and hands-on experience at our 20 nature sanctuaries in Keweenaw, Houghton & Baraga counties. 2. Research opportunities 3. Volunteer opportunities

34. Alex Mayer, Director asmayer@mtu.edu 906-487-3372 www.mtcws.mtu.edu • Biological Sciences • Chemistry • Civil & Environmental • Engineering • Educ. Opportunity • Fine Arts • Forest Resources & • Environmental Science Geological & Mining Engin’g & Sciences School of Business & Economics Social Sciences Western Upper Peninsula Center • sciences • social studies • math • computers • art • etc. CWS consists of ~90 faculty, staff, and students interested in water-related research, education, and outreach. CWS participants come from many disciplines

35. 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

36. Plum Creek Timber, Inc.Contact: Matt GelstonPhone: (906) 524-2040 x17 Email: matt.gelston@plumcreek.com Website: www.plumcreek.com Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Our Mission: Growing value from exceptional resources Geographic area we work in: West Central UP • 650,000 acres in Michigan • 8 Million Acres Nationwide

37. Plum Creek Land in Michigan Plum Creek Property Plum Creek Offices Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

38. Plum Creek Timber, Inc. Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative What we can offer students and teachers 1. Field Trips (Tree ID, Water Quality Management or Intro to Timber Harvesting) 2. Plum Creek Foundationhttp://www.plumcreek.com/community/grant_application.php 3. Company-owned lands open to public under CFA 4. Demonstrations of a “working forest.”

39. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State ParkBob WildTel:885-5206 Email: wildr@michigan.govWebsite: www.mi.gov/porkies Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Mission: The Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesParks 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

40. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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.

41. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Examples of current programs available: Bear Den Hike Michigan Gray Wolf Programs* Astronomy Giants of the North* Calls of the Wild* Aquatic Macro Invertebrates Mine Hikes Geology Hikes Michigan 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

42. USDA Forest Service - Northern Research Station Contact person: Erik LilleskovPhone: 482-6303 ext 22 Email: elilleskov@fs.fed.usWebsite: http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/units/climate/ Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative Our Mission: Improving Lives and Protecting Our Earth Through Research Geographic area we work in: Entire U.S., especially north-central states, majority of work in North Woods

43. 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 projects 3. 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 Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

44. USDA - Ottawa National Forest Contact persons: Andrea Durham, Katie Koch & Jeff MellPhone:(906) 852-3500Email: adurham@fs.fed.us , kbrashear@fs.fed.us,jeffmell@fs.fed.usWebsite: 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. Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

45. Ottawa National Forest Types of projects that we need help with: 1. Wilderness Stewardship to meet the Forest Service Chief’s 10-Year Wilderness Challenge • Baraga Plains Integrated Resource Project data collection and project monitoring • Pelkie Hunter Walking Trails Reinvention • Deer Marsh Water Quality Monitoring Project • Inventory, monitoring, and management of Non-native Invasive Species • Out-planting of native plants and trees Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

46. Ottawa National Forest Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative What we can offer students and teachers 1.Camp Nesbit & the Ottawa Visitor Center 2. Specialists in the fields of Botany, Aquatics, Soils, Fisheries, Wildlife, Recreation, Wilderness, Trails, Fire, Forestry, & GIS expertise • One million-acre laboratory • Project and learning opportunities during all four seasons • Help students and teachers make a direct connection of how our actions affect the land and its natural resources.

47. USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Contact: Bruce Petersen Tel: 906.353.8225 Ext.108 Email: bruce.petersen@mi.usda.govWebsite: www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 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.

48. USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service(NRCS) Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative What we can offer students and teachers 1. Watershed & Sub Watersheds Sizes/Delineations 2. Soil Maps & Interpretations 3. Watershed & Stamp Sand Site Tours 4. Various Aerial Photo Images 5. Forestry, Wetlands & Wildlife Information