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Time to head back to Michigan?

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Time to head back to Michigan?

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Got this email today from Michigan DNR today.


- Upper Peninsula DNR News -
This news release was issued this week by the U.S. Forest Service's Hiawatha National Forest, in cooperation with the Michigan DNR. We are providing it here for our subscribers.

Dec. 9, 2020
Contact: Mariah Leuschen-Lonergan (Forest Service), (406) 548-1174 or Paul Gaberdiel (DNR), (906) 293-5131, Ext. 4045

New $1 million Doty Bridge project on Coalwood Grade completed in Alger County, connecting communities and miles of multi-use trails
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Hiawatha National Forest and Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with help from the Michigan Department of Transportation, officially reopened the Coalwood Grade (Trail No. 8) Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 with the new Doty Bridge in place.

The new 130-foot bridge over the North Branch of Stutts Creek replaces a temporary bridge in place since 2000 over a former railroad trestle. The grade is known as a major destination point, experiencing up to 2,000 visitors on a typical winter weekend.

The completion of the bridge marks the largest project that the Hiawatha National Forest and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have worked on together.

“It is extremely satisfying to see the new Doty Bridge installed. It could not have been done without funding from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources,” said Greg Gardner, Hiawatha National Forest engineer. “They were champions for this project. I’m proud that the Forest Service was involved in such a rewarding effort, that will benefit so many users.”

Michigan Department of Natural Resources staffers started seeking funding in 2015 when Paul Gaberdiel, DNR eastern Upper Peninsula trails specialist, came on board. The $1 million in Recreation Trail Project funding required for the project was derived from federal gas-tax revenue.

“The bridge serves as a major link for snowmobile and off-road vehicle trails between many communities, providing a huge economic impact. This trail and bridge not only benefit the area communities, but the trail users needing access to amenities; including food, gas, lodging and repair facilities,” Gaberdiel said.

The federal-state-private party collaboration made sense.

“This project is a great example of how multiple agencies and private companies can collaborate successfully on a project. The focus was on public service and everyone involved came together for a common outcome. We are optimistic about the future of this interagency collaboration,” said Cid Morgan, Hiawatha National Forest Supervisor.

The Snowmobile and ORV Association of Alger County (SORVA) maintains ORV Trail C and Snowmobile Trail No. 8 year-round and during winter using two grooming machines on the trail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

“The association fully supports the new bridge and we are thrilled it’s installed and ready for the 2020-2021 snow season,” according to Board President Keith Churill.

Users can learn more about Alger SORVA and see trail reports online at: www.algersorva.com/. For information on the Hiawatha National Forest visit www.fs.usda.gov/hiawatha. Information on Michigan DNR is located at: www.Michigan.gov/DNR. The trail accommodates snowmobile, OHV, hiking and biking multiple uses.
Lots of cool bikes---
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