Wildlife Sanctuary Board

Wildlife Sanctuary Board


Primary Contact: City of Alpena
Planning,  Development & Zoning Director
Montiel Birmingham
Phone: 989.354.1771
Email: montielb@alpena.mi.us

Island Park Management Plan 2019

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Appointee Name

Office

Term

Appointed
By

Date
Appointed

Date
Term Expires

Catherine Stedman

 

3 Years

City Council

10/01/2022

10/01/2025

Judith Kalmanek

 

3 Years

City Council

02/04/2016

02/01/2025

Elizabeth Littler

 

3 Years

City Council

01/07/2016

11/01/2024

Vernie Nethercut

 

3 Years

City Council

01/07/2016

11/01/2024

Boris Gerber

Secretary

3 Years

City Council

 09/05/2017  09/01/2026

Thomas Orth

 

3 years

City Council

03/16/2016

02/01/2027

Terry Gougeon

 

3 Years

City Council

07/01/2013

02/01/2027

Lucille Bray

 

3 Years

City Council

02/01/2023

02/01/2026

Lorenzo Johns

 

3 Years

City Council

02/01/2023

02/01/2026

Lisa Kruse

Chair 

3 Years

City Council

02/01/2023

02/01/2026

Amber Hubbard

 

3 Years

City Council

12/01/2023

12/01/2026


Function/Description

The Wildlife Sanctuary Board maintains Island Park for quiet recreation and environmental education in accordance with the 1985 agreement between the Michigan Land Trust Fund and the City of Alpena. It is the City's only natural park. In addition to encouraging use by school and community groups, special efforts are made to prevent erosion and emphasize indigenous plants. The Board promotes wise use of the 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the surrounding land. Island Park is part of the Bi-Path system. Long range plans include a boardwalk with educational signage and an interpretive center in the adjoining roadside park.

How can I become a member of this Board?
There is a  short application, which is  available at City Hall or the application can be downloaded by clicking here.  After submitting the application and proper review, suitable recommendation can be by the Mayor, City Council, or City Manager for appointment to this board.

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