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There
are over
120 lighthouses
in Michigan.
The highest
number of any
state in the union.
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Our
Mission
The purpose of the Alliance, which includes over fifty nonprofit
organizations, over thirty of which are lighthouse preservation
organizations, is to:
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Build a network of lighthouse
stewards and stakeholders
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Provide long-term
sustainability for lighthouse preservation efforts in Michigan
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Develop and assist new stewards
for Michigan lighthouses
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Provide technical assistance
and general information to all lighthouse stewards
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Establish educational and
outreach programs that foster public awareness of the plight of
Michigan's historic lighthouses and the purpose of the National
Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act
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Emphasize the critical role of
lighthouse preservation to the economic vitality of local
communities and to the State of Michigan
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Advocate for Michigan's
historic lighthouses by supporting necessary legislation,
regulatory policies, and other public policies that support
preservation efforts
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Traverse City, Michigan
June 11 - 13, 2008
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