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| We need 20-24 people to staff our booth at Lambeau Field on October 16. We have a great opportunity here to earn extra money for the Coalition to Save the Menominee River. Please join in the fun. Time is running short to complete the required training for this event and we need to honor our commitment with Lambeau; so don’t delay! Please call or text Natalie at 906.290.0247 for more information and details of the required training. |
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Category: Events
“FOXY” Guitar Given Away!
Warren McKenney, a custom guitar builder, pictured on left, presented his hand-crafted guitar named “FOXY” to MaKena Johnson-Haroldson, on right, of Lake Villa, Illinois.
MaKena held the winning raffle ticket for the guitar at the 2nd Annual Water Celebration held by the Coalition to SAVE the Menominee River, Inc. on Stephenson Island in Marinette, Wisconsin.
MaKena, only 15 years old, plays guitar, piano, clarinet, and ukulele, and has been accepted to the Chicago Academy for the Arts.
Warren McKenney also gifted MaKena with a hand-made case, leather strap, and a guitar amplifier.
Warren also serves as a Board Member for the Coalition.
MaKena is the daughter of Jeff Haroldson and Great-Granddaughter of Bill and Carole Boerner of Marinette, Wisconsin.
1st Annual 5K Walk-a-Thon
Sunday, August 28th, 2022 on Stephenson Island at 499 Bridge St. Marinette, WI 54143.
Registration 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
9:30 am Pastor Ken Michaelis: Welcome and Invocation
10:00 am Walk Begins
$25 Entry Fee
Craft and Vendor Show
Skip Jones Music
Many activities for the public, bring the family.
No bicycles, dogs, or pets.
Live Broadcast from Stephenson Island on these stations: Cat Country, The Rock, and Classic Hits WHYB
Great food available by “Haven of Hope”
Help us protect the Menominee River
Sponsored By
The Coalition to Save the Menominee River, Inc.
Website: jointherivercoalition.org
Email: jointherivercoalition@gmail.com
Coalition to SAVE the Menominee River, Inc. was well represented at the Farmer’s Market
The Coalition to SAVE the Menominee River, Inc. was well represented at the Farmer’s Market Saturday, July 30, 2022.
at Spies Library in Menominee, Michigan.
Thank You, Karen, Janet, and Diane for all your work !!
Next door, the Brown Trout Derby was being held, sponsored by the M & M Great Lakes Sports Fishermen, Inc.
The Derby celebrates its 41st year in Menominee and has engaged 260 fishermen as they attempt to lure the biggest fish in numerous categories for huge prizes. The Brown Trout Derby is a major event for the Menominee and Marinette areas drawing hundreds and hundreds of sports enthusiasts to the area and to the local economy.
The Coalition is proud of our affiliation with the Great Lakes Sports Fishermen, Inc. organization as we both are challenged by the threat of sulfide mining on the Menominee River.
2nd Annual Water Celebration
Menominee River Water Celebration!
A FREE event, open to the public, to protect our water and sacred sites from the threat posed by the Back Forty Mine project.
The 2nd annual Water Celebration was held on July 16 at 12:00 noon at Stephenson Island, 1680 Bridge St., Marinette, WI, to celebrate and bless the Menominee River – with participation by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, the Indigenous Caucus of the Western Mining Action Network, and the Coalition to SAVE the Menominee River, Inc.
A special ceremony will be held by members of the Menominee Nation to bless the waters of the Menominee River – which is their namesake River and the location of many sites sacred to the Tribe.
The celebration continued with updates on the mining threat facing the Menominee River, including a keynote speaker and longtime environmental advocate Dr. Al Gedicks of the Wisconsin Resources Protection Council.
Music – Larry Mullins & band presented river songs and showcased a custom-built guitar that was raffled off at 3:30 p.m. This guitar was handcrafted by Warren McKenney and appraised at $4,500! Proceeds from ticket sales go to support the mission of the Coalition to SAVE the Menominee River, Inc.
John Wills and Dave Ebsch (Goodfellas) began their collaboration in the winter of 2013 and have played almost every music venue in the Menominee-Marinette area.
Their music is a mixed bag, which includes old standards — which their nursing home audiences love — to vintage rock, country, and a little contemporary influence as well.
They have entertained a wide variety of audiences from young to old. They have played at local eateries, bars, country clubs, business parties, and reunions, as well as a wedding or two.
Dorothy’s Haven of Hope will provide food at the event. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, brats, hot dogs, chips, soda, and water will be available for sale, as a fundraiser for Haven of Hope.
The event concluded with a Bridge Walk – mine protestors walking with signs to show opposition to plans that could endanger sacred sites and the health of both the River and residents or visitors to the area.
Beer Release party at the Gnarly Cedar Brewery Saturday May 21st
Lea Jane and I will be hosting two reporters and a photo/videographer from the Grand Rapids Press Saturday, May 21st at the proposed mine site and the Menominee Nation burial grounds.
2nd Annual Water Celebration
Booth at the F3T Fly Fishing Film Festival
The Coalition will have a booth at the F3T Fly Fishing Film Festival, Meyer Theater, Green Bay, Wi. February 23, 2022, at 7:30 pm.
The Coalition will have a table at the Green Bay event on February 23rd. Coalition Volunteers will be prepared to discuss the Menominee River issue, offer brochures, T-shirts, and other materials to guests at this event.
The Coalition to Save the Menominee River is proud to support the 2022 Fly Fishing Film tour (F3T). It has supported F3T events since 2018.
The Coalition continues to work on protecting the Menominee River, the Green Bay area of Lake Michigan, and the local environment from a proposed open pit and underground metallic sulfide mine. Location is in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula directly on its Menominee River shoreline.
The mining process requires excavating sulfide-containing ore that will get exposed to air and water. This exposure produces Acid Mine Drainage that will flow into the Menominee River, Lake Michigan, and nearby groundwater sources from rainfall, snowmelt, wetlands, etc. Once Acid Mine Drainage starts it’s impossible to stop, so this contamination will continue forever.
Help us protect the Menominee River and Lake Michigan by making a financial donation to the Coalition. Go to www.jointherivercoalition.org to make your donation.
2022 Fly Fishing Tour
The Coalition to Save the Menominee River is proud to support the 2022 Fly Fishing Film tour (F3T). It has supported F3T events since 2018.
The Coalition continues to work on protecting the Menominee River, the Green Bay area of Lake Michigan, and the local environment from a proposed open pit and underground metallic sulfide mine. Location is in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula directly on its Menominee River shoreline.
The mining process requires excavating sulfide-containing ore that will get exposed to air and water. This exposure produces Acid Mine Drainage that will flow into the Menominee River, Lake Michigan, and nearby groundwater sources from rainfall, snowmelt, wetlands, etc. Once Acid Mine Drainage starts it’s impossible to stop, so this contamination will continue forever.
Help us protect the Menominee River and Lake Michigan by making a financial donation to the Coalition. Go to www.jointherivercoalition.org to make your donation.
Thank you.
Menominee River Water Celebration!
A FREE event, open to the public, to protect our water and sacred sites from the threat posed by the Back Forty Mine project.
Come join us Friday, July 16 at 12:00 noon at Stephenson Island, 1680 Bridge St., Marinette, WI, to celebrate and bless the Menominee River – with participation by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, the Indigenous Caucus of the Western Mining Action Network, and the Coalition to SAVE the Menominee River, Inc.
A special ceremony will be held by members of the Menominee Nation to bless the waters of the Menominee River – which is their namesake River and the location of many sites sacred to the Tribe.
The celebration continues with updates on the mining threat facing the Menominee River, including a keynote speaker and longtime environmental advocate
Dr. Al Gedicks of the Wisconsin Resources Protection Council.
Music – Larry Mullins & band will present river songs and showcase the three custom-built guitars to be raffled off at 3:30 p.m. Entitled the “River’s Edge Trio,” these guitars were handcrafted by Warren McKenney, appraised at $4,500, and the winning ticket will receive all three guitars! Proceeds from ticket sales go to support the mission of the Coalition to SAVE the Menominee River, Inc.
Dorothy’s Haven of Hope will provide food at the event. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, brats, hot dogs, chips, soda, and water will be available for sale,
as a fundraiser for Haven of Hope.
Because we appreciate all our valued supporters of the Menominee River, the first 100 people in attendance will receive a coupon for a FREE hot dog! Please go to the Coalition booth next to the stage for your coupon.
The event will conclude with a Bridge Walk – mine protestors walking with signs to show opposition to plans that could endanger sacred sites and the health of both the River and residents or visitors to the area.
Mark your calendar for July 16 – we would love to see you there!