Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy

Yup, you read that right. With the help of partnering organizations and donors, we’ve already raised $152,468 towards our goal of $154,000 to purchase the Chocolay Bayou Preserve – and we only have $1,532 to go!

Recreational opportunities abound at the 14-acre Bayou Preserve, which is ideally situated along the banks of the Chocolay River. From birding, fishing, and paddling, the Bayou has offered the community excellent outdoor recreation throughout the years, and the property even borders major hiking and biking trails, providing access to the Iron Ore Heritage and North Country National Scenic trails!

The final purchase of the property will preserve these activities for the community in perpetuity. In other words, FOREVER!

But, we still need your help. The Bayou – and all the outdoor activities the community has come to enjoy on the property – is in threat of development. We only have until May 9 to raise the remaining $1,532 to purchase the property and protect a popular outdoor recreation area for the community.

In addition, we need $20,000 to help maintain the Preserve once it’s purchased. This additional funding will also be used to expand public access, build an interpretive trail and wetland boardwalk, and also build benches throughout the property.

With your help, we can do this! We currently have a CrowdRise funding campaign to raise the remaining $1532 purchasing price by May 9. To make a donation, please see the Save The Chocolay Bayou! and help preserve this cherished outdoor recreation area today.

For more information, please contact Andrea Denham, Assistant Director of the Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy at (906) 225-8067 or uplc@uplandconservancy.org.

We want to thank our partners for their continued support in making the Chocolay Bayou Preserve a reality:

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