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Support and Shape the Sanctuary’s Future

Shipwreck Coast Friends is thinking big. Our goal is to connect as many people as possible to Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes through their own sanctuary experience. But creating the opportunity for the public, researchers, students, educators, and others to experience and benefit from the sanctuary is a big job. If you’re up for lending a hand, here are some ways you can help:

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Volunteer

Shipwreck Coast Friends and the sanctuary are small teams looking to make big impacts. Our network of volunteers are key to supporting- and expanding- our community outreach events and other efforts. If you’re into promoting public awareness and action for Great Lakes conservation and our national maritime heritage, we welcome your help!

Want to dive deeper? Consider becoming a member of the sanctuary advisory council!

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Opportunities Include:

  • Staffing a sanctuary information table at an outreach event for a couple hours
  • Supporting educational programming
  • Organizing an outreach event
  • Bringing impactful opportunities to the attention of the sanctuary staff

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Your tax-deductable donation to Shipwreck Coast Friends helps the sanctuary seize key opportunities, meet urgencies, expand programming, and ensure top-notch outreach events.

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Join the Sanctuary Advisory Council

The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council brings members of the local community together to provide advice to NOAA and to help guide sanctuary management. Council members are also liaisons to their communities, building a strong connection between the sanctuary and stakeholders.

The council’s 30 members represent a variety of interests, from recreation and tourism to education and research. Membership is designed to balance points of view represented and geographic diversity. Several government entities and American Indian Nations and Tribes also have seats on the council.

Council meetings are open to the public and provide a place where community interests, support, and concerns are heard.

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