Number: 1989-13
WHEREAS Grand Island is the largest island along the southern shore of Lake Superior with some 13,500 acres; and
WHEREAS Grand Island is an outstanding historical, recreational, scenic, and wildlife resource; and
WHEREAS many traditional uses and future opportunities would be lost if the current landowner sells the island to a private entity for exclusive use; and
WHEREAS the current owner, Cleveland Cliffs, Inc., is actively attempting to sell Grand Island;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation in annual meeting assembled March 16-19, 1989, in Arlington, Virginia supports the public acquisition of Grand Island for the benefit and use of the public under a plan that will enhance public recreation including hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, sightseeing, and other uses; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation endorses the United States Forest Service as the appropriate Federal agency to manage Grand Island for multiple use including recreation, wildlife and related activities, and protection of the scenic shorelines; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation supports full multiple use of the island through the management plan process.