HANCOCK -- The Copper Country Audubon Club (CCAC) passed a resolution on Tuesday, Sept. 18, supporting protection of the Swedetown Creek River mouth riparian area and making up to $1000 -- plus volunteer time -- available for improving public access at the site if certain conditions are met. The following is the text of the resolution:
Whereas the Copper Country Audubon Club is a non-profit organization committed to the conservation of birds; and
Whereas the riparian area at the Swedetown Creek River mouth provides high quality habitat for migratory birds; and
Whereas over 30 CCAC members reside in the City of Hancock and many Audubon members enjoy the birding opportunities provided by Swedetown Creek; and
Whereas the CCAC desires to work with the City of Hancock to dedicate the city-owned property at Swedetown Creek, also known as Government Lot 5, as a nature sanctuary;
Now, Therefore, Be it resolved, that the CCAC pledges up to $1000.00 plus a commitment of volunteer time to the maintenance and improvement of the Swedetown Creek riparian area for public access in a manner that is consistent with the protection of birds and their habitats, if the City Council of Hancock agrees to retain city-owned property at the Swedetown Creek River mouth and not sell any portion of Government Lot 5 west of Hwy M203 for residential development.
Adopted September 18, 2007
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