Since 1968 WUPPDR has been providing general planning support to the western six counties of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through programs, projects and services.
Houghton, Michigan
Joined March 2010
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Western UP Planning retweeted
Happy #WorldPhotoDay!
Comment below your favorite photos of #MiGreatLakes to celebrate. 👇
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Non-emergency medical transportation is a growing issue in the U.P. Recently, this issue has been raised through discussions with health care & service providers. WUPPDR is partnering with UPCAP to look into this issue. We want your input! surveymonkey.com/r/CG5NZMN
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These rocks create safe passage for ships passing through to Lake Superior. My waters offer a chilly, but exhilarating swim. The sunsets here... Divine! Where am I? #lakesuperior #drone
Western UP Planning retweeted
The Child Care Crisis in the Upper Peninsula
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Consider supporting the City of Hancock's efforts - with participation of @MEDC via the @Patronicity platform - to develop just the third off-leash dog park in the #WesternUP!
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#DogPark #Placemaking
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Congrats to the City of #Houghton on their certification as a @MEDC Redevelopment Ready Community! #RRCommunity
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Western UP Planning retweeted
"When you're volunteering for Canal Run, ... you're also helping our entire community," Canal Run Committee Member @michaelhbabcock said. "We have a program this year [where] we're giving money back to Omega House." bit.ly/3wmclBN
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Another community garden build day is in 2 weeks! Please reach out if you are interested in volunteering. #CommunityGarden #KeweenawPeninsula
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Scenes from Monday's Memorial Park rededication in Hancock.
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Did you miss last week's presentation on #WindEnergy considerations in the Western #UpperPeninsula? This webinar provided an overview on the local impacts of wind energy projects. #RenewableEnergy
The full recording is available on demand.
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Low-income households in Michigan now eligible for federal assistance through Emergency Broadband Benefit program
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The Laurium-Calumet Small Urban Area will hold a Small Urban Program meeting on Tuesday, May 25 at 11AM at the Laurium Village Office, 310 Hecla St, Laurium, MI 49913. More info on our Facebook post: facebook.com/WUPPDR/posts/45…
Western UP Planning retweeted
#GetReadytoWin at the #ReturnNorth hiring event on May 20th 🏆
Find more information about the event at the link below 👇
return-north.com/
#UPJobs
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Want to learn more about local impacts of #WindEnergy projects in the #WesternUP? Attend the "Western UP Wind Energy" webinar on May 19 to learn about positive and negative impacts of wind energy & more. #RenewableEnergy
Webinar info & link here: events.umich.edu/event/84000
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Houghton County Road Commission is reminding residents to double check their detour routes. If you are trying to avoid MDOT work, you just might wind up running into a county project instead.
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Applications for @SBA's Restaurant Revitalization Fund opens soon. Check out the links before for more info.
This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19.
📣 HEADS UP: You can now register for the #RestaurantRevitalizationFund application portal! Applications will open on Monday at 12pm ET.
💻Register for the application portal: restaurants.sba.gov
📋 View an application checklist and more: sba.gov/restaurants
Congratulations to the City of Hancock, MI! WUPPDR was pleased to assist, in conjunction with Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), to make this happen. We will remain involved as the project proceeds.
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Starting on April 22, Houghton County is starting a single stream recycling drop-off program at the County Transfer Station. Info on what is accepted and hours of operation here:
keweenawreport.com/?p=66676
Calumet Area Trails Group finalizes concept plan, announces presentation on April 28 at 5:30pm.
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The City of Ironwood approved a bid for 10 miles of new mountain bike trails and related amenities in Miners Park. Read more about this project: yourdailyglobe.com/story/202…
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