Environmental Funds

Income is used for projects, activities, or programs serving to protect, improve, or increase appreciation of the natural environment and clean water of Higgins Lake.

Robert R. Thalner established this Fund in 1997.  Higgins Lake is known for its clear, pristine water and thus attracts tourists and seasonal visitors as well as locals. The Fund supports projects, activities … Read more Robert R. Thalner Endowment Fund

Gregory H. & Candace B. Rogers and Family established this fund in 2013, which shall be used for the charitable purposes of supporting projects, causes, activities which protect, improve, enhance, or increase appreciation … Read more Rogers Family Endowment for Houghton Lake

This Fund was established in 1998. Income is devoted to projects, causes, activities, or persons which or who serve to protect, improve, enhance, or increase appreciation for the natural environment and clean water … Read more Endowment for Higgins Lake

Roscommon County’s lakes and rivers are an integral part of the inherent beauty of “up north” in Michigan. Established in 1998, this Fund is devoted to projects, causes or activities serving to protect, … Read more Roscommon County Lakes and Rivers Fund

In 2001, the Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve Endowment Fund was established and is used to support and maintain the Nature Preserve as well as to promote their projects and programs. The Marguerite Gahagan … Read more Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve Endowment Fund