The 2006 Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival was held in Alpena Michigan on October 13-15.  Lighthouses around the Great Lakes were showcased along with their associated aquatic resources associated with them.

The Alpena FRO and Jordan River NFH represented the Service at this event. 

The M/V Spencer F. Baird was present and staffed with personnel from the Jordan River NFH to give tours and describe the operation of the boat and its role in lake trout restoration. 

Biologist Susan Wells put up a display depicting operations conducted by the Alpena FRO and the Service.  Informational brochures and children's aquatic resources quiz games were displayed at the booth.  The boat, booth, and games were a success with both children and adults.  Approximately 3,000 people attended at the festival.