Project Status

  • The Pilgrim River Watershed Project was mentioned in an article in the Daily Mining Gazette (Houghton) on December 14, 2011
  • The article Township gets Pilgrim River management plan update by Kurt Hauglie appeared in the Daily Mining Gazette (Houghton) on December 13, 2011
  • The article Save the Pilgrim! by Dennis Walikainen appeared in the Winter 2011-2012 edition of the Michigan Tech Magazine on December 8, 2011
  • The article Conservancy Group Receives $20K by Kurt Hauglie appeared in the Daily Mining Gazette (Houghton) on October 4, 2011
  • The article Fundraising Ongoing for Pilgrim River Easement Property by Kurt Hauglie appeared in the Daily Mining Gazette (Houghton) on July 27, 2011.
  • The article County Board Gets Pilgrim River Watershed Update by Garrett Neese appeared in the Daily Mining Gazette on June 15, 2011.
  • The article Keeping the Pilgrim River clean by Kurt Hauglie appeared in the Daily Mining Gazette (Houghton) on November 26, 2010.
  • A new 3.5 mile hiking and biking trail has been established on the east end of the property, as the beginnings of a trail system that will eventually travel the length of the property. This project was organized by the Keweenaw Trails Alliance.
  • Organized by Copper Country Chapter of Trout Unlimited (CCCTU) and Michigan Trout Unlimited (MITU), the first two of six macroinvertebrate studies were completed in May and October, documenting water quality and habitat. The next study is planned for Spring 2011.
  • CCCTU wrapped up its 2010 summertime fish habitat enhancement projects on the Pilgrim River. To learn more about work bees, visit www.coppercountrytu.org for more information.
  • A front page article on the project written by Kurt Hauglie appeared in the Daily Mining Gazette (Houghton) on July 20, 2010.
  • Houghton County pledges support of the project. Details in the Daily Mining Gazette (Houghton) of May 12, 2010.
  • A Fundraising Committee has been established. Composed of members from the partner organizations, it meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to fundraising activities.

Steps in Progress

  • Identify community interests and concerns
  • Involve stakeholders and user groups
  • Refine project details - costs, easement terms, and partner roles
  • Demonstrate cost-effectiveness & public benefits of a successful project
  • Identify funding sources and secure needed local matching funds