Since 1968 WUPPDR has been providing general planning support to the western six counties of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through programs, projects and services.
Joined March 2010
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Western UP Planning retweeted
19 Aug 2021
Happy #WorldPhotoDay!
Comment below your favorite photos of #MiGreatLakes to celebrate. 👇
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11 Aug 2021
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
Western UP Planning retweeted
3 Aug 2021
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
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Western UP Planning retweeted
29 Jul 2021
The Child Care Crisis in the Upper Peninsula
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20 Jul 2021
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!
patronicity.com/project/city…
#DogPark #Placemaking
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13 Jul 2021
Congrats to the City of #Houghton on their certification as a @MEDC Redevelopment Ready Community! #RRCommunity
12 Jul 2021
Houghton certified as redevelopment ready community.
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"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
Signup at bit.ly/3hNaKQ2
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8 Jun 2021
Another community garden build day is in 2 weeks! Please reach out if you are interested in volunteering. #CommunityGarden #KeweenawPeninsula
7 Jun 2021
A new community garden was installed in Mohawk Saturday.
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Western UP Planning retweeted
8 Jun 2021
Scenes from Monday's Memorial Park rededication in Hancock.
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26 May 2021
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.
youtube.com/watch?v=5Yaucgmt…
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24 May 2021
Low-income households in Michigan now eligible for federal assistance through Emergency Broadband Benefit program
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24 May 2021
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
17 May 2021
#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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12 May 2021
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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Western UP Planning retweeted
6 May 2021
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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30 Apr 2021
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.
đź“Ł HEADS UP: You can now register for the #RestaurantRevitalizationFund application portal! Applications will open on Monday at 12pm ET.
đź’»Register for the application portal: restaurants.sba.gov
đź“‹ View an application checklist and more: sba.gov/restaurants
30 Apr 2021
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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20 Apr 2021
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
15 Apr 2021
Calumet Area Trails Group finalizes concept plan, announces presentation on April 28 at 5:30pm.
mininggazette.com/news/2021/…
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15 Apr 2021
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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