Read about it in-depth in news coverage from Keweenaw Today . Then, read on for Public Access Keweenaw's initial statement of principles. The Keweenaw Peninsula is, by anyone's account, a very special place. Thrusting out into the vast waters of Lake Superior, the peninsula boasts miles of pristine shoreline, beautiful forests, clear lakes, and a vibrant community of year-round and summer residents. However, the Keweenaw is at a turning point.
Many people are surprised to learn that there is very little public land on the peninsula.
This has raised concerns about the continued availability of public access to the most spectacular parts of the Keweenaw, as well as the possible conservation impacts of piecemeal development. Public Access Keweenaw is a coalition for everyone who cares about the future of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The organizers of Public Access Keweenaw believe that it is important for the entire community to have more information about what is happening. We see the December 4 forum as the beginning of a process of discussion and coalition-building to secure the future of public access in the Keweenaw. Public Access Keweenaw's goal is to work with Keweenaw residents, IP and other landowners on the peninsula, governments at all levels, and the community at large to secure a permanent increase in the amount of public land in the Keweenaw.