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HEALTH DEPT. UPDATE - Twin Lakes State Park and Eagle River is open to swimming

Updated: 07/02/18 @ 11:09 EDT
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  • June 30 - 22 Western U.P. beaches still closed for swimming
  • June 29 - 19 beaches open, but heavy rain can cause issues
  • June 28 - 17 lakes open, nine on advisory
  • June 27 - Health Department Continues Monitoring Water Quality; Re-opens Twin Lakes State Park to Swimming

This is an official press release from the Western U.P. Health Department. It was released Wednesday, June 27. 

Health Department Continues Monitoring Water Quality; Re-opens Twin Lakes State Park to Swimming

Western U.P. Health Department announced the re-opening of beaches at Eagle River and Twin Lakes State Park when a new round of water testing indicated that it was safe to swim. There are a total of eight bathing beaches that have been determined to be safe by the health department. All other Western U.P. waters remain closed to recreational activities, including swimming. 

Surface water samples collected at many inland lakes and Lake Superior beaches still have high levels of E.coli and/or fecal coliform bacteria in exceedance of Michigan DEQ and U.S. EPA standards for body contact.The presence of E.coli and fecal coliforms means that the water has been contaminated by animal and/or human waste and exposure carries a significant health risk. 

The beaches re-opened for recreation so far include: Eagle River, Twin Lakes State Park, Second Sand Beach north of L’Anse, Fort Wilkins State Park in Copper Harbor, Bete Gris Beach, Eagle Harbor, Calumet Waterworks Park, and Lake Medora. Porcupine Mountains State Park has been moved back to the advisory list, as bacteria levels in this area have increased.

It is summer in the U.P. and the Fourth of July Holiday is fast approaching.  WUPHD is aware that area residents are eager to access beaches and recreational waters.  To help make sure everyone is able to do that as quickly and safely as possible, the department is conducting on-going water sampling and testing.  Residents will be updated as conditions change and additional beaches are opened.  Announcements will be made to the media and posted at wupdhd.org. If you have questions regarding swimming safety, contact WUPHD at (906) 482-7382.       

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    Volunteer and Donation Centers Moving to Mall

    Updated: 06/29/18 @ 13:21 EDT
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    The Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) and the Dee Stadium Donation Center are both moving to the former JCPenney location in the Copper Country Mall (rear entrance) effective tomorrow, June 30. The VRC is open today, June 29, until 5 p.m. at the church, and will be open in its new location from 9 a.m...
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    Houghton County Emergency Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

    Updated: 06/27/18 @ 15:21 EDT
    A collection event for household hazardous waste has been scheduled for Friday, July 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held on Macdonald Street behind the Lake Linden Village Park. A complete list of items that will and will not be accepted is included below. The event is only for Houghton...
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    List of Damaged Roads

    Updated: 07/08/18 @ 19:52 EDT
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    The Houghton County Road Commission’s list of damaged roads has been reduced from a high of 103 to 52, as of 11 a.m. on Friday, July 6. Closed roads have been reduced from 35 to 11. A list of the damaged and closed roads is included in this post. It will be updated as often as possible. Houghton...
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    Volunteer Hour Reporting Form

    Updated: 06/27/18 @ 12:31 EDT
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    All volunteers are requested to help us represent all the incredible work that our community is and has been doing for the recovery effort and report your volunteer hours using this handy form . If you have any questions about how to report your hours, please call 906-233-6621 or email...
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    Call 211

    Updated: 06/26/18 @ 11:25 EDT
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    Homeowners affected by the flood, please call 211. This information is logged and shared with FEMA to assess the disaster relief funds. This is true even if you only had minor damage. They will ask for: your name, address, phone number, the information on the location, structure, and items damaged,...
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    Need Help? Want to Volunteer?

    Updated: 06/26/18 @ 08:33 EDT
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    Email Us

    Updated: 06/21/18 @ 15:11 EDT
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    Volunteer Opportunity, September 8

    Updated: 09/07/18 @ 08:46 EDT
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    Clergy and local representatives from area churches have been meeting to continue the response to local needs after the June 18 flood. They have scheduled an inter-denominational day of service to happen on Sept. 8. Volunteers will meet at 8:30 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ( 1100 College Ave....
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    Copper Country Strong photo scheduled for Tuesday

    Updated: 07/16/18 @ 10:52 EDT
    The Copper Country Strong group photo is scheduled for July 17 at 12:15 p.m. at UP Health System - Portage. Tthe Hancock High School parking lot will be utilized for parking. Volunteers will assist with crowds from the High School lot to the photo location. Shuttle services will also be available....
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    Recent Rain Affects Water Quality at Beaches

    Updated: 07/13/18 @ 12:21 EDT
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    This is an official press release from the Western U.P. Health Department. It was released on Friday, July 13. According to the National Weather Service, communities across the Western Upper Peninsula received between 1-5 inches of rain throughout the early morning hours of July 12th. Water samples...
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