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Superior Watershed
Marquette
Hero Story
Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) staff stepped up as Covid-19 infections began to rise in the spring of 2020. At a time before the vaccine, SWP mobilized their Great Lakes Climate Corps (GLCC) to staff food distribution events and deliver food and basic necessities to those with mobility impairments, the elderly, and others at increased risk for severe complications from Covid-19.
GLCC Corps members later transitioned to partnering with tribal, federal, state, and local partners including Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Hiawatha National Forest, and Marquette County to reopen outdoor recreational access that had previously closed due to the pandemic and faced challenges reopening with limited staff. Trails were cleared of winter debris and campsites were prepared for eager Michiganders and visitors seeking outdoor adventure after Covid-19 stay-at-home orders ended.
Additionally, many SWP staff transitioned to serving as contract tracers with the Marquette County Health Department to help slow the spread of Covid-19 in the community. SWP also provided its large tent and staff to assemble it to Northern Michigan University and other community groups to host socially-distant outdoor entertainment including movie nights, theater, and live music performances to preserve the sense of community Marquette is known for.
Superior Watershed
Marquette
Hero Story
Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) staff stepped up as Covid-19 infections began to rise in the spring of 2020. At a time before the vaccine, SWP mobilized their Great Lakes Climate Corps (GLCC) to staff food distribution events and deliver food and basic necessities to those with mobility impairments, the elderly, and others at increased risk for severe complications from Covid-19.
GLCC Corps members later transitioned to partnering with tribal, federal, state, and local partners including Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Hiawatha National Forest, and Marquette County to reopen outdoor recreational access that had previously closed due to the pandemic and faced challenges reopening with limited staff. Trails were cleared of winter debris and campsites were prepared for eager Michiganders and visitors seeking outdoor adventure after Covid-19 stay-at-home orders ended.
Additionally, many SWP staff transitioned to serving as contract tracers with the Marquette County Health Department to help slow the spread of Covid-19 in the community. SWP also provided its large tent and staff to assemble it to Northern Michigan University and other community groups to host socially-distant outdoor entertainment including movie nights, theater, and live music performances to preserve the sense of community Marquette is known for.