Sleeping Bear Gateways Council – Volunteers Making a Difference

Bringing Sleeping Bear’s Gateway Communities Together

For over 50 years, our goal has been to preserve and enhance the Sleeping Bear Dunes communities by capturing opportunities and mitigating challenges that may impact their charm and character.

Sleeping Bear Gateways Council (SBGC) engages with multiple stakeholders to protect and enhance the communities around the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We work to find collective solutions to our shared issues in this beautiful area of Northern Michigan.

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Our Projects

The SBGC works to find a balance between the seasonal inflow of visitors who come to vacation while preserving the charm and character of the place we call home.

Affordable and Seasonal Workforce Housing

We work to mitigate the housing challenges for seasonal and year-round employees in our gateway communities.

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Seasonal Congestion

We welcome visitors to enjoy our unique natural beauty while supporting projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents and businesses.

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Parking and Traffic Flow

We address parking solutions for businesses and visitors to improve traffic flow and visitor experiences.

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Collaboration in Our Lakeshore Communities

SBGC has a passion for the preservation and enhancement of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s gateway communities. We believe that our success is enhanced by working with gateway communities and stakeholders to find broader solutions. We need your support to continue this work.

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