Thunder Bay River Center Inc
Our River: Our Future
Mission
The mission of Thunder Bay River Center (TBRC) is to preserve, protect and interpret the Thunder Bay River Watershed. Recognizing the increasing scarcity and preciousness of fresh water, the board has determined that informal (fun) education is the way to foster a love of the watershed and to conserve this fresh water resource for future generations.
Ruling year
2016
Chairman of the Board
Ms Judy A. Kalmanek
Vice-chairman of the Board
Mr Dan Mitchelll
Main address
208 N First Ave 184 Long Rapids Rd
Alpena, MI 49707 USA
EIN
81-1641673
NTEE code
Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (C60)
Youth Development Programs (O50)
Museum & Museum Activities (A50)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Thunder Bay River Center, Inc. is continuing to work in our rural community to raise funds to construct the River Center. Although we continue to make progress, our local fundraising is fairly limited. Our local population is small, but we are a growing community and are impacted annually by 300,000 visitors. Like our native population, these tourists need to become grounded stewards of their natural resources. They will do this through an educational system based on exploration and discovery within the River Center.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
River Rats
River Rats (named for the original loggers) is a (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) STEAM summer program involving children ages 5-10. Program assistants are Junior and senior high science students and the Youth Volunteer Corps. The program is under the leadership of local science teachers and scientists.
Artist in Residence
Each year an artist is invited to spend time creating an artistic piece showcasing the Thunder Bay River. One of the pieces is donated to be housed in the Thunder Bay River Center (when it is constructed). The artist gives a presentation to the community on her/his methods as well as a demonstration of work
Blue Heron Water Trail
The trail meanders through the Thunder Bay River Wildlife Sanctuary waters. Buoys mark points of interest for kayakers.
Invasive Species Management
Professional environmental partners and volunteers engage annually in work to control invasive flora and fauna in the watershed. This includes spotted knapweed pulls, frogbit removal, autumn olive treatments. Funds are supplied by various partner agencies, like Huron Pines and US F&W.
Environmental Pamphlets
A series of field guides are made available in the Wildlife Sanctuary stand to help visitors learn more about their natural world. The pamphlets include topics like birds, native plants and trees, a kayak/canoe guide for the Blue Heron Water Trail, habitat identification.
Science in the Sanctuary
Science in the Sanctuary is an annual half day, hands-on science event. It is open, free of charge, to anyone who wishes to engage in citizen science. Participants move through a series of learning hubs designed to showcase various aspects of the Thunder Bay River Watershed.
Magic in Our Midst
On a magical evening in December, the Spirit of the Island allows the animals to speak to small groups of six humans who are led by a mystical guide along a candle lit path to learn about the animals, their like and dislikes, their homes, food and other habitat needs.
Where we work
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goal is to build an ecofriendly and ecosustainable interpretive center for the Thunder Bay River Watershed in Northeast Michigan. Our watershed is one of the major sources of fresh water for northern Lake Huron.
To complete this task, we need to raise 4.1M to construct the building and 1.6M to furnish the exhibits--the main set is large in-wall aquariums which showcase the 81 species of native fish in the watershed.
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What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
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Operations
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Thunder Bay River Center Inc
Board of directorsas of 10/19/2021
Judy Kalmanek
Thunder Bay River Center, Inc.
Term: 2019 - 2023
Mr. Dan Mitchell
Thunder Bay River Center, Inc.
Term: 2019 - 2023
Judy Kalmanek
Retired Michigan DOC
William Haase
Retired GM Engineer
Roger Witherbee
Retired Alpena Schools Administrator
Brian Bartosh
CEO ofTop O'Michigan Solutions
Beverly Bodem
Aide State Senator Stamas
Meaghan Schwartz
Coordinator, NEMIGLSI
Susan Szczkowski
Retired Special Education teacher
Karen Savage
Regional Tennis Coordinator
Tim Cwalinski
Senior Fisheries Biologist, Michigan DNR
Danny Mitchell
Alpena City Council
Board leadership practices
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CEO oversight
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Ethics and transparency
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Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
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