OTHER RESOURCES

Marquette County

Marquette County Offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted.

Visit their website for more resources that are available for Powell Township Residents. https://www.co.marquette.mi.us/index.php

Powell Township is still relatively “small” and more things are handled and controlled at the County Level

Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN)

Powell Township Parks and Recreation works with the Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN) (https://noquetrails.org/) to establish trails in Powell Township.

Founded in 2001, NTN’s mission is to secure, develop, maintain and promote the use of a non-motorized trail network throughout the Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. NTN relies on the support of the community and generous land owners to keep trails open and available to the public. NTN works with over 45 landowners, both public and private, for daily trail access and over 90 landowners for events. NTN maintains an agreement with each landowner and carries liability insurance to protect each landowner above protections provided by Michigan Act 451. Through a variety of agreements, easements, and ownership, NTN is working towards protecting and growing trail access for the future.

As of 2020 there are 7 trail systems maintained by NTN from Munising to Big Bay including:

over 75 miles of single track trail
35 miles of groomed winter single track
over 125 km of nordic ski trails
2 pump tracks
Forestville Trailhead with 25 site campground

Funds for our work come from membership, donations, sponsorships, grants, fundraising events, and occasional contracted trail builds. NTN does not receive any direct local government funding for development or maintenance but a number of municipalities provide land access.”

Emergency Relief: Home, Utilities & Burial

Immediate help may be available if you are facing conditions of extreme hardship or emergencies threatening your health and safety. State Emergency Relief and the Weatherization Equipment Program combine financial assistance and contracts with a network of nonprofit organizations to help low-income households.

Emergency support is designed to maintain low-income households that are normally able to make ends meet but occasionally need help when unexpected emergency situations arise. Emergency support is not an appropriate solution to ongoing or chronic financial difficulties. For ongoing reductions to your energy expenses, be sure to check out the Weatherization Assistance Program. For more information visit Michigan Department of Health and Human Services at MDHHS.

Powell Township School

Powell Township School is the heart of the Big Bay community. It houses approximately 50 students in preschool through grade 8. Students enjoy small class sizes, a family environment and academics that are enhanced by outdoor education adventures. Whether cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, or hiking the North Country Trail or the Big Bay Pathway, students actively learn in a variety of environments besides the classroom. The natural environments of Lake Independence, Lake Superior, area rivers and the Huron Mountain wilderness area provide ample education opportunities for students. Powell Township School is a valued and special asset to everyone in the community.

For more information, visit online: Powell Township School

Senior Housing Net

“At SeniorHousingNet, we aim to help older adults find housing that will meet their current and future care needs, while allowing the most active and social lifestyles possible. We believe that by helping seniors find the best communities with the appropriate level of care (such as home care, assisted living, or other types of care), they can continue to thrive – both mentally and physically.”

Follow this link https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniors/senior-living-us/michigan to learn more information.