Summer 2023 Work Projects

Summer 2023 Work Projects Gallery

In the summer of 2023, the US Fish & Wildlife Service partnered with HILPA on several vital projects to continue with the restoration and preservation of the Huron Island Lighthouse, surrounding structures and maintenance of the grounds.

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HILPA hired a small barge to shuttle materials to and from the island

The barge was used to carry the old shingles away.

HILPA members transported the workers to the north end of the island.

Note the rocky approach to the island.

The contractors used ladders and pallets to carry materials up the slope.

Workers dump shingles into the bins on the barge.

Superior Watershed workers cleared trails.

There are lots of steps to get to the lighthouse.

Side view of the lighthouse, showing the need for paint on the boards,

The beautiful stairway in the lighthouse

Paint was removed from the Assistant Keeper's house in preparation for a fresh coat of paint.

Lead-based paint removal and new paint on the Assistant Keeper's house The USFWS funded lead-based paint remediation and repainting of the wooden Assistant Keeper's house. This building stands very near the stone lighthouse. Other repairs still need to be done to this structure, but the new paint job is certainly a great step.

Fresh white paint on the Assistant Keeper's house.

The contractors were able to stay on the island for many days to complete the job. They safely removed the old lead paint, scraped and repaired rotten areas, and repainted the entire exterior.