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ALPENA -- The Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary Board, at recent meetings, discussed increasing their use of social media, Island Park maintenance and future plans.
Board member Lisa Kruse reported on a review of Wildlife Sanctuary and River Center websites. The City of Alpena's social media policy is a part of the ongoing discussion. Increased use of social media will give more information about the Wildlife Sanctuary to the community. Site administrators will be Lisa Kruse, Steffen Mantlo, Lydia Thomson, Larry Johns, and City Liaison Montiel Birmingham, Planning, Zoning and Development director.
Judy Kalmanek reported that Phase I of the Thunder Bay River Center is on track and the pavilion and restrooms should be constructed in 2024. Grant applications for Phase 2 are ongoing.
In an update on Island Park maintenance, Chair Terry Gougeon stated that in an October work bee removing the invasive autumn olive, five volunteers pulled, cut and dug out four large bags of the invasive.Gougeon also noted that a new bench was donated by Jean and Don Stewart. He also passed around an example of the new tree identification signs in process. Board member Larry Johns will help with updating the QR codes on the signs.
In other business, board member Catherine Stedman described her work with Huron Coastal Invasive Species Network. Huron Pines has a grant to remove the invasive knotweed from Island Park.
Birmingham stated that the Lions Club had done a lot of work at Sytek Park, including painting the decking and cleaning up debris.