Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

06/05/2026

Great things are happening this summer thanks to a partnership between Keweenaw National Historical Park, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC), the Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsman's Club, and the National Park Foundation! They've organized a series of hands-on events for aspiring junior anglers and birders so they can learn more about the history of the area as well as the influence it has had on the local wildlife and natural resources. Join the fun!

06/04/2026

Ever wonder what's going on at Superior Maximus? Here's your chance to find out!

Watch: SUPERIOR MAXIMUS (Deepest Spot in the Great Lakes)
Date: JUNE 6, 2026 @ 1:00 PM EDT (date subject to weather)

Although the Great Lakes form the largest freshwater system on Earth, their deepest waters remain more mysterious than many parts of the oceans.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Joan Chadde on being recognized by the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) for her work! Her efforts continue to lead and inspire the work of LSSI. Thank you, Joan!

"The Vallentyne award recognizes important and sustained efforts to inform and educate the public and policymakers on large lakes issues, thereby raising awareness and support for their protection and restoration. Its namesake is long-time IAGLR member and environmental scientist and educator, John R. (Jack) Vallentyne, aka “Johnny Biosphere.”

News from IAGLR and the large lake research community.

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Sustainability Film Series
The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery
Thursday, May 21 at 7 pm
MTU's Fisher Hall 138
FREE and open to the public

Narrated by J.K. Simmons, The Fish Thief explores the mystery behind how and why the most prized fish nearly disappeared from the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth - the Great Lakes - and how a dedicated team of scientists, policymakers, and conservationists worked together to solve the mystery (runtime 91 minutes).

05/09/2026

Protecting Lake Superior's watershed is a lifelong mission of many residents across the Upper Peninsula. On Su...

04/30/2026

Zines and mini zines by Camumet High School art students will be on display for the CLK Showcase, May 13, 5-8pm. Come check them out!

04/23/2026

Love this interactive mural!

04/22/2026

This Saturday, April 25th, check out the Green Community Skillshare! It's a teach-in with presentations on solar energy for your home, composting in your backyard, recycling and how to identify frog & toad species in the Upper Peninsula who are indicators of the health of our local environment.

KEWEENAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEETING ROOM in the
Hancock Community Hub, 3rd Floor, at 417 Quincy St. in Hancock. There is parking in front or behind the building (former Hancock middle school).

12:00 PM - Opening
12:05 PM - Solar for Newbies
12:20 PM - Q&A
12:25 PM - Backyard Composting
12:40 PM - Q&A
12:45 PM - Frogs & Toads
01:00 PM - Q&A
01:05 PM - Recycling Right in the Copper Country
01:20 PM - Q&A
01:25 PM - Cast Iron Pans
01:40 PM - Q&A
01:45 PM - Closing

04/03/2026

Congratulations to Houghton Elementary School for receiving Evergreen Green School Certification! Other local schools that met Green School certification include Arvon Township School, Calumet High School, Chassell Township Schools, Jeffers High School, and Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools.

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Houghton Elementary School has acheived the highest level of the Michigan Green Schools Program's Evergreen Green School Certification due to their widespread environmentally friendly practices.