The Department of Natural Resources received a $5,000
materials grant from Home Depot. This grant was used to purchase tools such as shovels,
rakes, and wheelbarrows.
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Orphaned No More Twenty-five percent of our "orphan sites" were cleaned last year¾ not bad for the first mailing! Major trash sites left unattended for years, those not officially adopted, and areas with special needs (like large equipment) are listed on the Orphan Sites List. Each spring, these lists are sent to every known volunteer in the county asking for their help in removing trash. If you are aware of orphaned sites, please let us know. In the meantime, a big THANKS to Tracy Henning, DNR, for compiling last year’s information. Have you seen what looks like foam, yellow paint, or oil-like films floating on your lake or river in the spring? These are more than likely naturally occurring phenomena. Contact the DEQ Environmental Assistance Division at
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Volunteering Just
Volunteer, Rick McShane applied for and received a VIP grant from his
employer, Consumers Energy. $300 was donated to the Adopt-a-Forest program because of Mr.
McShane’s efforts to keep his adopted area in Manistee County clean. This is the
second VIP grant Rick has received for taking an interest in our program. Thanks to Rick
and to Consumers Energy for making a difference!!!
The
Campground Host Program allows individuals to camp in a state forest campground at no
charge in return for providing assistance in the campground.
Free books are available to non-profit groups such as
churches, schools, governmental agencies, and so on who cater to children or less
fortunate adults.
