Michigan: popular berm at Milliken State Park and Harbor anticipated to reopen May 2022

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is wrapping up an improvement project at the popular berm in William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, located along the Detroit Riverfront.

Due to years of high visitation and steep slopes, one of the park’s most notable features was eroding. As part of the improvement project and to help deter future erosion, the berm was reshaped and alternative access routes to the top of the berm were integrated, including several sections of stairs and an asphalt pathway that complies with Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines. In addition, more topsoil, grass seed and plantings were strategically placed. These efforts will help stabilize the berm, enhance access and add aesthetic value.

Although the majority of the project has been completed, the berm is not anticipated to open to the public until the end of May. The handrails cannot be installed until early January, due to the product being on back order. The May opening also will allow the new trees, shrubs and grass enough time to grow and establish themselves to avoid future erosion. Read more

Brownells Black Rifle Friday Features Giveaways, Special Deals

GRINNELL, Iowa – Brownells customers can enter for their chance to win a $1,000 Brownells gift card and get access to Brownells exclusives on special products from popular brands like Geissele, Daniel Defense and Law Tactical during the annual Black Rifle Friday Event.

Customers can enter their cell phone number now for a chance to win one of four $1,000 gift cards at the Brownells Grand Giveaway entry page.

The Black Rifle Friday Event deals and exclusives begin on Friday, November 26. Starting Friday, customers will have access to doorbuster pricing on both overstock and new products, unique bundle deals, and gift card specials.

One of the highlights will be a new addition to the very popular Brownells BRN-180 line.

Customers will also get an opportunity to purchase a unique, one-time-only product created through a collaboration between Sons of Liberty Gunworks and Geissele.

Other specials include Law Tactical folders in a new, exclusive color, along with deals on items from Holoson, Aero Precision, Foxtrot Mike, MDT, Timney and Apex.

The grand finale of the Black Rifle Friday Event will be Cyber Monday, November 29. On Monday, Brownells will unveil additional special deals and exclusives, giving customers one more chance to buy an extra special holiday gift or claim an exclusive product. Read more

Credova’s “$75k Starting Pay” Initiative

Washington DC has one of the highest cost of living nationally, requiring a $67,867 annual salary. Unfortunately, a huge portion of the population lives on an hourly wage that equates to $45,080 annual salary. That’s over a $20k gap between livable wage and actual pay. It’s not just DC that has this issue. California recently attempted to compensate the difference between cost of living and pay by upping the minimum hourly rate to $13/hr for companies with less than 26 employees, and $14/hr for companies with more than 26 employees. Washington state has a similar initiative, with increases in 2022 to $14.49/hr.

Unfortunately, though CA and WA state provide some of the higher minimum wage rates nationally, they are a far cry from what, on average, is considered a livable wage. The median living wage across the entire US is $67,690 annual pay, and $14/hr just doesn’t cut it. The stress impacts of disparages between pay and cost of living, are dire. In fact, the effects of living in poverty on children can be long term dysregulation of physiological properties, and a reduction in cognitive performance and psychological well being. Poverty and wage gaps are not just financial crisis’, these issues are human health hazards effecting entire generations. Read more

Henry Raises Over $46,000 For 6th Grade Maryland Girl

RICE LAKE, WI – Henry Repeating Arms is pleased to announce that a donation of 65 custom “Support 4 Sami” rifles raised a total of $46,700, all of which will benefit the family of 11-year-old Sami Bernadzikowski of Elkridge, Md. The money provides relief for the medical expenses incurred throughout Sami’s treatments for multiple congenital heart defects, including five open-heart surgeries and over thirty catheterization procedures.

The “Support 4 Sami” Golden Boy Silver lever-action rifles are a continuation of Henry Repeating Arms’ Guns For Great Causes program, a charitable arm of the company that focuses on raising funds through firearms donations for individual sick children, children’s hospitals, active-duty military and veterans organizations, wildlife and habitat conservation efforts, and supporting other Henry partners. The program has raised over $250,000 for six families over the past two years.

Anthony Imperato, CEO and Founder of Henry Repeating Arms, says, “Time and time again, the Henry family steps up to the plate and knocks it out of the park with their unending generosity to help us with these Guns For Great Causes initiatives.” Imperato continues, “To those of you who purchased one of these rifles or offered your support in some other way, I thank you for giving Sami another reason to show off that big smile.”

The rifles, priced at $650 each, sold out in less than 24 hours after the initial announcement of their availability. The first and last serial numbers went to an online auction block, and the hammer fell at $2,725 and $3,025, respectively. Read more

SPACE Trailers Expands Under New Ownership

Red Wing, MN. SPACE Trailers are lightweight, customizable sport trailers. Our SPACE Trailers combine the versatility of a utility trailer with the pack-up-and-go of a small cargo trailer. The tough but lightweight enclosed adventure trailer lets you bring everything you want, not just what you need. SPACE Trailers, made and manufactured in Red Wing, Minnesota, were developed through firsthand experience and research. Read more

Michigan: Muskegon State Park’s Scenic Drive to close Nov. 1 through April 1

To accommodate a water main project in Muskegon State Park, Scenic Drive south of the Memorial Drive intersection will be closed November through March.

The work is part of Muskegon County’s $13.5 million Channel Crossing Project that will provide a second water source to customers in the northern part of Muskegon County in the case of major break in the current water source. Ultimately, the project will transport water from the Muskegon water filtration plant and allow the state park to hook into the municipal water system, too.

The roadway will be closed for crews to safely assemble the water main prior to installation under the Muskegon Channel and state park. Construction is anticipated to take place Nov. 1, 2021, through April 1, 2022. Read more

30 Years – 30 Recipes: Hi Mountain Seasonings Anniversary Recipe Book Now Available

RIVERTON, Wyo. (Oct. 22, 2021) — To help celebrate 30 years of providing customers with the world’s finest array of meat and fish seasonings, jerky, sausage, and snackin’ stick kits; dressings & dips; and much more, Hi Mountain Seasonings is proud to announce that its new digital cookbook, featuring 30 tantalizing recipes, is now available to be downloaded for free on the company’s website, www.himtnjerky.com or by Clicking Here. The cookbook is pre-formatted to be printed on 8.5×11 paper, for those who would like a hard copy. Read more

Michigan: Oct. 27 webinar explains carbon market options

Preventing deforestation, growing healthy forests and planting trees are important tools to reduce the impacts of climate change. Companies trying to lower their overall greenhouse gas emissions sometimes buy forest carbon offsets to meet their emission reduction goals.

Historically, forest carbon markets were restricted to large landowners (more than 5,000 acres) who have enough carbon to make it worth the effort to enter into complex contracts. Markets for forest carbon offsets are changing rapidly, with new innovations to help family forest landowners access these markets. Read more

Michigan Pumpout Grant applications due Nov. 5

Public and private marinas open to the public are encouraged to apply for Michigan Pumpout Grant Program funds this fall. Approximately $200,000 is available annually, though individual award amounts will vary based on project scope.

Applications with all required materials are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5.

Apply for the grant ?

Funds applied for during this round should be available for projects beginning in spring 2022. Marinas can use these grant dollars to fund up to 75% of eligible project costs, with the marina providing the remainder.

This grant program, administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Sea Grant, helps reduce pollution from vessel sewage discharges by encouraging safe disposal of recreational boater sewage. Applicants can use the funding to build new pumpout and dump stations or upgrade existing facilities.

No more than a $5 fee can be charged to the public for use of these grant-funded facilities.

Questions? Please email MichiganPumpouts@umich.edu.

REDARC Brings Solar Capabilities to North America

LONSDALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA; REDARC, the leading Overland authority in power management launches a suite of solar products in North America.

No more melted ice, no more warm drinks, no more worrying about state of charge, no more compromises. Leave the crowds behind and get off-grid with REDARC’s 12-volt solar range. Harness the unlimited power of the sun with REDARC’s new flexible solar blanketsportable folding panels and permanent fixed panels. Available in 50 to 200 watt capacities and supported by a complete range of accessories that make installation a breeze.

With the launch of solar, REDARC becomes the premier one stop shop for off-grid in-vehicle power. REDARC’s solar range is diverse, light, tough, and efficient. Combining this rugged performance with free green power gives overlanders, vanlifers, and any vehicle-based adventurer the confidence to explore any landscape or campground.

REDARC’s solar panels and accessories are the perfect complement to an existing REDARC 12v dual battery system, or a great place to begin incorporating battery charging capabilities. For the ultimate off-grid power set up, pair REDARC’s new solar panels with their already popular range of BCDC Dual In-Vehicle DC-DC Chargers or Manager30 Battery Management System. Both systems feature next-generation battery charging technology and Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar regulators, so a separate regulator is not required. These enable charging from both the solar panels and the alternator simultaneously. And, with built-in Green Power Priority, it will select solar charging first, meaning less load on the alternator. Read more

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