We, the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and beyond, petition the Cloverland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors to fund and construct a new, aesthetically-pleasing fence along the Power Canal, in conjunction with the construction of the Power Canal Trail.
The Power Canal is an underutilized waterfront in Sault Ste. Marie, and its development, in terms of walkability and aesthetics, would help to drive progress in Michigan’s First City. The Power Canal Trail is a positive, low-impact development that brings with it multiple positive outcomes, including walkability, community development, economic development, and placemaking. By leaving the current fence along the Power Canal, we fear that the Trail may not live up to its potential, and, in turn, not drive the progress that Sault Ste. Marie is yearning for.
We therefore urge the Cloverland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors to fund and construct a new fence along the Power Canal and Trail. In doing so, the full potential of this project may be realized, and future generations may enjoy our waterfronts to their fullest extent.
Updates
January 28, 2018
The board has officially acknowledged receipt of our proposal. We are waiting for a formal response while we gather more community feedback.
January 28, 2018
The momentum for this canal project is undeniable. We are clearly on the right path.
Reached 100 supporters
January 28, 2018
34 Comments
Come on, Cloverland Director and members...you gained a lot when you bought Edison Soo; not only did you gain a significant, local, and renewable source of energy, but by raising rates for Sault residents, you were able to move towards your goal of lowering rates for rural residents. Sault residents joined your community; help us develop ours. Development nurtures growth, and that growth benefits all Cloverland members.
We already have ornamental fence along the north side of the canal at for the small park by the Ashmun Street bridge. Time to make the canal look decent and improve its appearance - wish the whole canal had quality fencing without barbed wire.
I have been saying this for years. Especially, on the library side. Create an overlook like Soo, CA with some benches. It would look so much nicer all the way to the bridge. Just like the Augusta Hursley Seal pocket park which the children’s room at Bayliss is named after.
16 cents per Cloverland customer per year for 30 years. A very cheap investment for a great project. I support it 110%.
Yes! Please give us the nice Rod Iron fence instead of the chain link fence. I live very close to the canal & the chain link fence is an eye sore after a few winters. They bend, bulge & rust from the snow pressing on them.
Please move our community forward.
Just do it!!
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We, the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and beyond, petition the Cloverland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors to fund and construct a new, aesthetically-pleasing fence along the Power Canal, in conjunction with the construction of the Power Canal Trail.
The Power Canal is an underutilized waterfront in Sault Ste. Marie, and its development, in terms of walkability and aesthetics, would help to drive progress in Michigan’s First City. The Power Canal Trail is a positive, low-impact development that brings with it multiple positive outcomes, including walkability, community development, economic development, and placemaking. By leaving the current fence along the Power Canal, we fear that the Trail may not live up to its potential, and, in turn, not drive the progress that Sault Ste. Marie is yearning for.
We therefore urge the Cloverland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors to fund and construct a new fence along the Power Canal and Trail. In doing so, the full potential of this project may be realized, and future generations may enjoy our waterfronts to their fullest extent.
Updates
January 28, 2018
The board has officially acknowledged receipt of our proposal. We are waiting for a formal response while we gather more community feedback.
January 28, 2018
The momentum for this canal project is undeniable. We are clearly on the right path.
Reached 100 supporters
January 28, 2018
34 Comments
Also, as a former resident of Sault Ste. Marie, I always felt that there was not enough easily accessible places to walk with my young children. This beautiful upgrade would make this a much more sought after walking trail.
Come on, Cloverland Director and members...you gained a lot when you bought Edison Soo; not only did you gain a significant, local, and renewable source of energy, but by raising rates for Sault residents, you were able to move towards your goal of lowering rates for rural residents. Sault residents joined your community; help us develop ours. Development nurtures growth, and that growth benefits all Cloverland members.
We already have ornamental fence along the north side of the canal at for the small park by the Ashmun Street bridge. Time to make the canal look decent and improve its appearance - wish the whole canal had quality fencing without barbed wire.
I have been saying this for years. Especially, on the library side. Create an overlook like Soo, CA with some benches. It would look so much nicer all the way to the bridge. Just like the Augusta Hursley Seal pocket park which the children’s room at Bayliss is named after.
16 cents per Cloverland customer per year for 30 years. A very cheap investment for a great project. I support it 110%.
Yes! Please give us the nice Rod Iron fence instead of the chain link fence. I live very close to the canal & the chain link fence is an eye sore after a few winters. They bend, bulge & rust from the snow pressing on them.
Please move our community forward.
Just do it!!
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Also, as a former resident of Sault Ste. Marie, I always felt that there was not enough easily accessible places to walk with my young children. This beautiful upgrade would make this a much more sought after walking trail.