Many of us navigated the months of social distancing and stay at home orders by getting outside and reconnecting with nature. Sometimes, or I should say often, I forget my camera, but on those rare occasions when I don’t, I am looking for that unusual flower, an eagle perched on its prey, or my […]
YDWP 2021 Photo Contest Read More »
Every Spring and Fall we sample 18 sites along the Yellow Dog River, Salmon Trout River and their tributaries to record data on the bugs that are calling these waterways home. Some bugs can only survive in really clean water, while others can live in anything. We are very fortunate here in the UP to
2015 Fall Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program Read More »
On Saturday May 24, the Dead River Derby girls will be matched against the Escanaba Rollin’ Hellcats and proceeds from the event will benefit the Yellow Dog Watershed Preseve programs to preserve land, monitor water, and maintain a beautiful area for future generations to enjoy. We are looking forward to an exciting night! The Dead
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A local author, artist and activist, Kathleen Heideman-Rydholm, is displaying watercolor paintings of the Yellow Dog Plains during the month of March 2014. The exhibit will be held at the Ore Dock Brewing Company on 114 Spring Street in Marquette, Michigan 49855.
Greetings from the Yellow Dog Watercolor Painting Exhibit Read More »
On December 16, 2013, at the regular meeting of the Marquette County Road Commission (MCRC), board members unanimously approved construction plans with no changes for a 5.25-mile section of the Triple A Road. The approved construction is the middle section of a 10-mile construction project changing the route of
Clearing and Realignment of County Roads on the Yellow Dog Plains Read More »
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund was created to ensure Michiganders would always have the ability to preserve, protect and enjoy our forests, beaches, lakes and streams. The NRTF was established exclusively for acquisition and development of public land, and funding was derived from royalties on the sale and lease of state-owned mineral rights. When
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and Town Hall Meetings Read More »