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Whitefish Township Recreation Plan 2008 - 2012 Whitefish Township Recreation Plan 2008 - 2012 Prepared for Whitefish Township and Whitefish Township Community School Prepared by the Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & Development Commission 524 Ashmun Street, P.O. Box 520, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 1 2.0 COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................... 1 2.1 POPULATION............................................................................................................ 2 2.2 ECONOMY ................................................................................................................ 5 2.3 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS..................................................................................... 5 2.4 OTHER CHARACTERISTICS......................................................................................... 6 3.0 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE ........................................................................................... 8 4.0 RECREATION INVENTORY................................................................................................. 10 5.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANNING AND PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS........................................ 12 6.0 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................. 12 7.0 RECREATIONAL NEEDS..................................................................................................... 15 8.0 RECREATIONAL PRIORITIES.............................................................................................. 15 9.0 ACTION PROGRAM .......................................................................................................... 17 APPENDICES APPENDIX A – WHITEFISH TOWNSHIP SURVEY APPENDIX B – PUBLIC COMMENTS DURING REVIEW PERIOD MAP INDEX MAP 1 – LOCATION MAP 2 – TRANSPORTATION MAP 3 – LAND USE MAP 4 – ELEVATION MAP 5 – RECREATION INVENTORY 1.0 INTRODUCTION Recreation is defined as the “refreshment of one’s mind or body through activity that amuses or stimulates.” Recreation provides opportunities to enhance the quality of life in a community. Whitefish Township officials realize the importance of maintaining the active and healthy lifestyles of its residents. The Whitefish Township Recreation Plan is an essential step in the development and well being of Township residents and visitors. 2.0 COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION Whitefish Township is located in the Northwest corner of Chippewa County and lies within the area described as T47N, T48N, T49N, and T50N; and R6W and R7W. Map 1 shows the location of Whitefish Township. The Township is roughly twenty‐five miles long (North to South) and twelve miles wide (East to West). Lake Superior borders the township to the North and East, Luce County to the West, and three Chippewa County townships to the South (Hulbert, Chippewa, and Bay Mills Townships). Whitefish Township is remotely located and includes a very scenic and natural setting, making it a prime location for recreation and tourism. Whitefish Township contains approximately 250 square miles of land with roughly forty miles of Lake Superior shoreline. The only population center in the Township is the unincorporated village of Paradise, which is located along the Township’s main route of M‐123. Paradise is a great tourist location, situated near major area attractions, such as Tahquamenon Falls State Park and historic Whitefish Point. Whitefish Township Community Center 1 The majority of land within the Village is primarily used for commercial purposes, such as motels and resorts, restaurants, stores, gift shops, gas/convenience stores, and auto/snowmobile repair services. Land outside the Village is heavily forested; major landowners include the State of Michigan, the U.S. Forest Service, and timberland corporations. 2.1 POPULATION The population of Whitefish Township has seen a steady increase the past thirty years, as seen in Table 2‐1 & Charts 1 & 2. The biggest gain in Township population was seen between 1970 and 1980. At least one dozen families moved into the Township during this time, most opening small businesses (motels, restaurants, etc). During this same time period, Chippewa County saw a ten percent drop in population. Table 2‐1 Population Trends, 1970‐2000 1970 % Change 1980 % Change 1990 % Change 2000 Whitefish Twp 354 33.3 472 9.5 517 13.7 588 Chippewa Co 32,412 ‐10.4 29,029 19.2 34,604 11.3 38,543 Source: U.S. Census Bureau Chart 1 - Whitefish Twp Population 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 1970 1980 1990 2000 2 Chart 2 - % Change in Population 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 1970-1980 1980-1990 1990-2000 -5 -10 -15 Whitefish Township Chippewa County Population projections for Whitefish Township are seen in Table 2‐2. It is very important to note that many seasonal homes have been built in the Township within the past twenty‐five years, which leads to a population increase during the summer months, at which time the Township may see a population of 1,000 or more. Table 2‐2, Population Projections, 2005‐2020 Year Population 2005 617 2010 700 2015 749 2020 801 Source: U.S. Census Bureau 3 The population age groups of Whitefish Township are shown in Table 2‐3 & Chart 3. Table 2‐3 Population by Age Group, Whitefish Township, 1990‐2000 Age Group 1990 2000 Number Percent of Twp Number Percent of Twp Under 5 21 4 21 4 5‐19 93 18 75 13 20‐34 85 16 50 9 35‐54 117 23 167 28 55‐74 171 33 217 37 75 and older 30 6 58 9 Totals 517 100 588 100 Source: U.S. Census Bureau Chart 3 - Whitefish Twp Population by Age Group 250 217 200 171 167 150 117 100 93 85 75 58 50 50 30 21 21 0 Under 5 5-19 20-34 35-54 55-74 75 and older Age Group 1990 2000 4 2.2 ECONOMY The economy in Whitefish Township is primarily tourist‐based. With major tourist attractions nearby, the Township depends quite heavily on the tourist traffic that passes through. Tourist and forest related recreational activities (camping, hiking, biking, etc), as well as summer residents, make up the economic base of the township. 2.3 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Climate The climate in Whitefish Township is similar to other townships throughout the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Total snowfall averages 150‐200 inches per year, and annual precipitation yields 30”. Relief from freezing and sub‐freezing temperatures usually lasts four and one‐half months: from mid‐May to October. Transportation (Map 2) The primary route through the Township is state highway M‐123. A system of national forest, state forest, and county roads provides access to and from the township. There is no rail, bus, or air service currently in the Township. 5 Land Use (Map 3) Primary land use throughout the township is residential, with most commercial use around the village of Paradise. Township zoning is in place. Community Services/Facilities The Whitefish Township Fire Department and EMS provide fire and emergency service to the Township. Other Township services include a library, health clinic (Helen Newberry Joy Hospital), credit union, several churches, and a transfer station (which also has recycling available). The Village of Paradise also has a community foundation. Whitefish Township Hall & Fire/EMS 2.4 OTHER CHARACTERISTICS Township students attend the Whitefish Township Community School, which has a current enrollment of 54 students. The Whitefish Township Community School provides the only playground facility within the Township. Utilities provided to the Township include telephone, telecommunications, and electricity. No municipal sewer or water system exists. Major lakes in the township include Sheephead, Clark, Piatt and Johnson (private lakes), Andrus, and the Shelldrake impoundment. Sheephead and Clark do not have vehicle access, but are open to foot traffic. 6 Located in a natural and remote area, Whitefish Township has abundant year‐round fishing opportunities, wildlife, and plant life. Whitefish Point, in the northern tip of the area, is a major flyway and migration point for thousands of birds and waterfowl. The Audubon Society operates the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory at Whitefish Point, which is visited by bird watchers from all over the world during spring and autumn migrations. Other nearby recreation attractions include the Tahquamenon State Park, as well as miles of snowmobile trails, cross‐country ski trails, hiking and nature trails, and ORV trails Whitefish Township is also the location for many community events, such as; the Tahquamenon Falls Hike, Annual Blueberry Festival, Tahquamenon Trail 25K Run, Fish Boil, Canoe Race, Mardi Gras de Snow Festival, a local fishing contest, and several others. Whitefish Twp Community School 7 3.0 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE Whitefish Township has no formal park and/or recreational board. The Township Planning Commission may advise the Township Board on matters relating to recreational development. The Township Board may appoint a special committee to assess recreational development plans. Special committees were used for the original Township Recreation Plan in 1978 and for the updates in 1988, 1994, and 1999. The Whitefish Township Board appointed the current Recreational Planning Committee (comprised of representatives from Whitefish Township Community School, Senior Citizens, Businesses, and two at‐large representatives) to assess current recreation facilities and make recommendations for the Township’s 2008‐2012 Recreation Plan. Whitefish Township Board Whitefish
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