U.P. Weekly Fishing Report
This report is intended to give you an idea of what is going on around the state. Updates come from Fisheries staff and conservation officers.
EGLE offers grants for ag-related energy efficiency projects
EGLE Energy Services is offering matching grants for projects that improve the efficiency of farms, agribusinesses and businesses that provide assistance/services to agribusinesses.
Ready for trout season? Don’t forget invasive species prevention!
Before heading out to that favorite fishing spot this season, the DNR and EGLE are asking anglers to prepare for one more thing: decontamination.
EGLE offers grants to small manufacturers for energy efficiency projects
EGLE Energy Services is offering matching grants for projects that improve the efficiency of processes for small manufacturing companies physically located in Michigan.
UP students wowed by Lake Superior Youth Symposium
The twenty-three students who attended the Lake Superior Youth Symposium could not say enough positive things about their experience!
Temporary closure of Porcupine Mountains visitor center planned
The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park visitor center will close May 15-Aug. 15 and Summit Peak parking lot will close Aug. 15-Oct. 15.
Registration opens for DNR’s summer ‘Becoming an Outdoors-Woman’ program in the Upper Peninsula
This will mark the 26th annual summer BOW gathering for women, 18 and older, who are seeking an opportunity to improve their outdoor skills in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere.
Visit Keweenaw launches educational responsible recreation video series
Visit Keweenaw is launching a series of educational videos looking at various ways to enjoy our natural areas, while preserving them for others at the same time.
Michigan Spark Grant applications open May 1; nearly $23 million available for public recreation projects
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will reopen grant applications, with up to $23 million available for public recreation improvement projects in areas affected by COVID-19.
Upper Peninsula Weekly Fishing Report
MDNR’s weekly report on fishing conditions in the Upper Peninsula.
Board of Health Meeting Canceled
The regular monthly meeting of the Western U.P. Board of Health has been canceled.
Hancock hiring for Deputy Clerk
The City of Hancock is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the full-time position of Deputy Clerk.
Silver River Bridge replacement in Keweenaw County starts next week
Work will begin on Tuesday, April 25 on the Silver Ridge bridge replacement project.
DNR to continue search for source of unregulated water in Ontonagon County
The water has been used for drinking water and other needs for decades.
Baraga County Shelter Home hiring
The Baraga County Shelter Home is hiring advocates for both full-time and part-time positions.
Funding First Responders Grant Available
Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is happy to announce that the Volunteer Emergency Services Grant is back for 2023 and the Request for Proposal is now open.
27 UP Students head to the Lake Superior Youth Symposium in Ashland
The symposium draws students from the Lake Superior watershed, including MI, WI, MN, and Ontario.
MI Nonprofit Relief Fund Assistance Available on April 20 in Hancock
All nonprofits looking for assistance completing the application for $5,000 to $25,000 in funds are invited to attend.
DNR says fish kills may be common during spring thaw
After ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes this spring, it may be more likely for people to discover dead fish or other aquatic animals.