Programs

  • Community Environmental Improvements

    Community Enrichment: Worked with leaders and citizens to promote area environmental improvements such as gardens and trails. Partnered with a local environmental organization to build a boardwalk in a nearby protected wetland to provide recreation opportunities for the community. Participated in environmental stewardship events. Engaged with the local government to gain official protection of the lake shore from the proposed industrial rocket launch site.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $26.1K

  • Environmental Education Outreach

    Education: Provided public information on key issues surrounding environmental impacts of proposed industrial rocket launch site on Lake Superior and its shoreline. Targeted general population of Marquette County MI through 18 outreach community events, extensive print media, billboard, yard-sign and bumper sticker messaging. Targeted broader audiences via website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Received national recognition via major news coverage.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $21.3K

  • Community Impact Research Program

    Research: Retained acoustic experts to assess harmful community impacts of rocket launch noise. Funded internships for three local university students to research launch environmental impacts.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $19.7K