March 24, 2021
For Immediate Release:
A local environmental group was honored this week with an international award for their efforts to protect the Menominee River. The Coalition to SAVE the Menominee River, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping the Menominee River safe from the threat of an open pit metallic sulfide mine, received the 2020 Freshwater Hero Award. The award, given by Freshwater Future., a non-profit organization based in Petoskey, Michigan, honors and celebrates everyday people who jump into action to solve the most pressing issues facing the Great Lakes.
The award features a miniature canoe and is inscribed with the following:
Fresh Water Hero Award
In grateful acknowledgment for your outstanding contributions COALITION TO SAVE THE MENOMINEE and exceptional efforts to ensure the healthy future of our water in the Great Lakes region.
Jill M. Ryan, Executive Director 2021
Dale Burie, President of the Coalition to SAVE the Menominee River, Inc. issued this statement:
“We are humbled to receive this award from Freshwater Future,”
“They have been one of our many mentors and have stood by us during our mission” stated Burie.
“We accept this award on behalf of all the volunteers, donors, and leaders who have accepted huge responsibilities to help the Coalition forge ahead to protect the Menominee River for the generations to come”. added Dale Burie, President.