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The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Division announced April 20, 2026, that the oil spill at the McKay Bay boat launch has largely been contained. Oil booms have been deployed to prevent the spill from migrating further into sensitive wetlands, and staff continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis.

Sault Tribe Natural Resources Division was notified of a potential spill at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 16. Staff immediately responded by contacting local and tribal law enforcement and coordinating with the Coast Guard on containment and cleanup efforts.  

An investigation into the cause of the spill is ongoing. The boat launch remains closed until further notice, and the public is asked to stay away from the area.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Division staff was notified at approximately 5:45 p.m. yesterday evening about a potential oil spill at the McKay Bay boat launch, east of Cedarville.

Upon learning of the issue, staff immediately contacted local and tribal law enforcement and began coordinating with the US Coast Guard on containment and cleanup efforts to prevent the spill from migrating to sensitive coastal wetlands.

An investigation into the cause and full extent of the spill is ongoing.

The boat launch is temporarily closed, and the public is asked to stay away from the area to allow staff to focus on clean up efforts.

The Sault Tribe Enterprise Authority meeting agenda for April 21, 2026, is the following: March 24 meeting minutes, R-Adoption of Enterprise Authority Logo.

The meeting is being held at the Manistique Tribal Center In Manistique, beginning at 11:15 a.m. (or upon conclusion of EA WS).

Tribal members may attend the workshop except for closed sessions or items or attend by Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84149623333. Those who have already registered to Zoom Board of Directors meetings need not register for workshops.

Agenda

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting April 21, 2026, beginning 5 p.m. at the Manistique Tribal Center in Manistique, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761.

“Membership Participation” will be held at 5 p.m. in person or by virtual attendance. The link is available at the Sault Tribe website saulttribe.com under membership assistance for the meeting link and Membership Form that must be completed. The deadline to submit a form is 1 p.m. on meeting day. The link is https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need not register again unless they have a matter for the board.

To attend the scheduled workshop, except for closed session or items, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84149623333. Those who have already registered to Zoom Board of Directors meetings need not register for workshops.

Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need not register again.

On the agenda under Resolutions is:
IT FY26 Budget Mod
Telecommunications FY26 Budget Mod
PRC FY26 Budget Mod
Sault Medical Nursing FY26 Budget Mod
Establish Health Expansion FY26 Budget and FY26 Third-Party Budget Mod
Invasive Species Contract with CLM Conservation
Approving North Superior Construction Contract
Accept 2025 Kewadin Casinos Audit
Accept 2025 Kewadin Gaming Authority Audit

Under New Business, the board will consider Committee Appointments, Conservation Committee Appointments, and Board Concerns.

Resolutions 

The Sault Tribe Conservation Committee will meet Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room in Sault Ste. Marie beginning at 5 p.m. Sault Tribe members are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83098945787.

Agenda