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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 13, 2016
Contact: Sandra Clark (Michigan Historical Center), 517-373-6362; Cindy Hales (Michigan History Foundation), 517-335-2712; or Michael Barnes (Enbridge), 877-496-8142
Enbridge supports revitalization efforts at Father Marquette National Memorial at Straits State Park
 Working with the Michigan History Foundation, Enbridge is playing a vital role in assisting the process to enable planning for the restoration of a portion of the Father Marquette National Memorial at Straits State Park that was heavily damaged 15 years ago. The $20,000 donation presented by Enbridge Energy Company will be used to jump-start partnership and planning efforts for the west unit of the park in St. Ignace. The project will be led by Department of Natural Resources staff from the Michigan Historical Center and the Parks and Recreation Division.
”Enbridge has been part of Michigan life for more than 60 years, and we work hard to live up to that ‘good neighbor’ status in a variety of ways – economically, socially and culturally,” said Enbridge Community Relations Manager Jason Manshum. “Enbridge is committed to enriching the communities near our operations. We know that being a good neighbor means being essential to the fabric of a community. Helping jump-start the Father Marquette National Memorial at Straits State Park reflects what is truly important to us – the values of integrity, safety and respect.”
In 2000, a fire destroyed the museum associated with the Father Marquette National Memorial located at Straits State Park. The goal of this project is to develop the site in a manner that continues to honor Father Marquette and to explore the story of the first contacts between Native people and the French at the Straits of Mackinac. A broad range of community partners will be engaged for this effort.
“This allows us to move forward on our Straits State Park Management Plan commitment to create specific plans for the site. I believe we have the opportunity to create a sustainable program that will support tourism, exploration of the culture of Native people, and education in St. Ignace and the Straits area,” said Sandra Clark, director of the Michigan Historical Center, which manages history interpretation at the site.
About Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P.
Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. owns and operates a diversified portfolio of crude oil and, through its interests in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. (“Midcoast Partners”), natural gas transportation systems in the United States. Its principal crude oil system is the largest pipeline transporter of growing oil production from western Canada and the North Dakota Bakken formation. The system's deliveries to refining centers and connected carriers in the United States account for approximately 17 percent of total U.S. oil imports. Midcoast Partners’ natural gas gathering, treating, processing and transmission assets, which are principally located onshore in the active U.S. Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast areas, deliver approximately 2.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily. Enbridge Partners is recognized by Forbes as one of the 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America.
About the Michigan Historical Center and Michigan History Foundation
The Michigan Historical Center tells the real stories of Michigan in order to help people discover, enjoy and find fascination in their heritage. It comprises the Michigan Historical Museum, 10 regional museums, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, and the Archives of Michigan. The Michigan Historical Museum offers five levels of permanent and changing exhibits that tell the story of Michigan's past from pre-contact through the late 20th century. Exhibits include interactive computers, audio-visual presentations and hands-on elements.
The Michigan History Foundation was incorporated in 1989 by a group of Michigan business, civic and political leaders to raise private funds from donors interested in ensuring that Michigan’s rich history and culture are preserved for future generations. The Foundation encourages the preservation, protection and interpretation of Michigan’s history by supporting museum exhibits, archival projects, historic preservation, and history education programs. It accomplishes this mission through a long-standing partnership with the Michigan Historical Center.
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Enbridge Donation: Enbridge recently donated $20,000 to the Michigan History Foundation to help restore a portion of the Father Marquette National Memorial at Straits State Park. Pictured, left to right, are DNR Director Bill Moritz, Jason Manshum, Enbridge community relations manager; Cindy Hales, Michigan History Foundation executive director; and Sandra Clark, Michigan Historical Center director./
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
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