Mr. Charlie Becker, Board Member of the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund (UPSF & W) Grants Committee, announced today the recipients of their April 2022 Grant Round.

Those receiving grants are:

· Alger Conservation District – Chatham Interpretive and Educational Property Project – develop a vacant lot into a community garden and recreational opportunity

· Ontonagon Soil Conservation District – Youth Natural Resources Education and Outreach Workshop

· Schoolcraft County Community Foundation – Boardwalk Repair Project

· Hessel School House, Corp. – Aldo Leopold Festival

· Keweenaw Land Trust – Establish New Boston Road Woodland Nature Area

· Maple Ridge Township, Delta County – Rock Lions Park Restoration Project

Committee Member Mr. Charlie Becker stated, “Our committee is grateful for the foresight of the former Mead Corporation for their desire to have a partnership with their employees; sportsmen and sportswomen and the youth of the Upper Peninsula. We are proud to be a committee under the auspices of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula.” He continued, “It is our mission to foster a better understanding of our forests and wildlife as well as assist U. P. residents, including our youth, to become more active and enjoy the outdoors as much as is possible.”

Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula President, Mrs. Cheryl Andzejewski stated, “The foundation feels privileged to hold the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund and are proud of all the good they do in the U. P.” She continued, “They truly care about the residents of the Upper Peninsula and in educating and offering healthy outdoor activities for individuals and families to enjoy.”