During that time, undergraduate enrollment in forestry doubled and graduate enrollment tripled. Mroz has served on the faculty since 1976. An MTU forestry professor is researching whether publicly-owned shoreline increases the value of nearby private land. The Michigan DNR will hold hearings on a proposed land swap of public land in Houghton County for much of the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, now in private hands. A public meeting last week drew challenges to the Houghton County Board of Commissioners plan to build a new jail adjacent to the county courthouse.
Police continue the search for the vandals.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has scheduled a public hearing for May 1 on a proposal to build a road across a wetland at Bete Gris. Champion International wants to build the 800-foot road to develop Lake Superior frontage for homes. Opponents say the wetland destruction would destroy the habitat for rare plants and wildlife. As part of the project, Champion proposes to create a larger wetland nearby. The Village of Lake Linden has sold the Lakes Arena to Alan Kiley, who plans to create a banquet and event center.