BY JENNIFER WEINGART
The Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary in Alpena is taking public comment on a proposed expansion.
The expansion would expand the borders of the sanctuary into Presque Isle and Alcona counties.
As part of this process Thunder Bay is holding a series of public hearings; one tonight at 5:30pm at the Great Lakes Heritage Center, and one tomorrow night at the Alcona county library also at 5:30pm.
Additionally comments can be submitted to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration until August 13.
A form for comments and additional information can be found at thunderbay.noaa.gov