Special thanks to the TC Energy Foundation for their award of $10,000 in support of the 4th and final phase of the Millecoquins Watershed Plan. They have continued to support our community for four consecutive years and their partnership is greatly appreciated. Upon the completion of the final phase the plan will be submitted for review and approval by EGLE.
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Our EUP Youth Substance Use Disorder Initiative thanks the Superior Health Foundation for their generous $1250.00 grant to purchase fifty $25 fuel cards. The fuel cards will be given to families traveling more than twenty miles for counseling at the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Behavioral Health facility.
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Thanks to the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club for their willingness to fund the balance of Phase 3 of the Millecoquins Watershed Plan with a contribution of $4000. Their support is much appreciated. We are anxious to continue our partnership as we progress to Phase 4 which will result in a plan that will allow us to pursue approval with EGLE. This plan is essential to secure grants to address any recommendations made.
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Many thanks to Astrea for their $500 gift to purchase gas cards for families traveling to counseling for substance use disorders. Astrea is a community-focused local Internet Service Provider that is proud to support The HSC Foundation in helping youth in the Eastern U.P. access the care they need.
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We are pleased to announce that the HSC Foundation, Inc. was successful in obtaining a total of $20,000 in grants to fund Phase II of the Millecoquins Lake Watershed Management Plan. Our watershed includes 5 townships, approximately 80,000 acres, and flows to Lake Michigan and to Lake Superior. Thanks to TC Energy for their award of $10,000, Graymont Community and Economic Development Fund for their award of $5,000 and Enbridge for their award of $5,000.
The Millecoquins Lake Watershed Management Plan insures necessary long-range environmental planning, implementation, monitoring, and necessary maintenance of action plans aimed at improvement of the shared watershed which directly impacts the welfare of wildlife for local residents. It promotes improvement of the natural resources within the watershed to directly/indirectly improve habitat for fish and wildlife for the short and long-range benefit of the watershed and the local communities. |
News from TC Energy: “We are proud to be a part of the energy and enthusiasm surrounding your community initiative! TC Energy is pleased to inform the HSC Foundation, Inc. that funding has been approved in the amount of $10,000 for Millecoquins Watershed Management Plan Initiative.” This generous grant enables us to begin phase one in the very near future. We are excited to be partnering with TC Energy as part of their environment initiative that helps to conserve important habitat, protect species at risk and educate individuals about the importance of the environment.
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We are proud to announce that the Graymont Community and Economic Development Fund has awarded the HSC Foundation, Inc. a grant in the amount of $10,947. This along with the funding from TC Energy allows us to begin the first year of the Garfield Township Watershed Planning Project. The purpose of our grant request was “to conduct a field inventory and prioritize tasks for watershed restoration and protection and promote stewardship of stakeholders within in Garfield Township to improve water quality and habitat for fish and wildlife for the benefit of the public and the economy”. We are excited to begin this project soon.
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The HSC Foundation, Inc. was recently granted $500 by the Cloverland Electric Cooperative Commitment to Community Program to construct a handicap and youth accessible boardwalk and dock to allow families to safely enjoy fishing together at Jocko Pond at the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club. This generous grant will be combined with donations in the memory of Tom Poole, a long time club member, who enjoyed fishing for 72 years. We will be starting this project soon once the design is finished.
The HSC Foundation, Inc. and Garfield Township were recently awarded $500 from the Cloverland Electric Cooperative Commitment to Community Program. The funds will help towards the purchase of a fire ring and two charcoal grills at the Naubinway Marina in Garfield Township. This marina was very recently dredged and additional break walls were erected to facilitate better access for boaters. This is an extremely popular area for family picnics and gatherings and the traveling public. It is easily accessible from US-2 allowing travelers a break in a beautiful setting overlooking Lake Michigan and the community of Naubinway. |