From the DNR: Downed tree or branches due to storm? Here are cleanup tips
byIntense storms this week around Michigan have left many homeowners with downed trees or branches on their property. If you’re involved in storm cleanup,…
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DNR: Seminar promotes family history awareness, teaches genealogy research skills
byBy KRIS RZEPCZYNSKI Michigan Department of Natural Resources Each summer, the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host the Barbara J. Brown…
DNR: Michigan Joins USDA in Invasive Species Awareness Campaign to Protect State’s Agriculture, Natural Resources
byLANSING –The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) declared April 2021 as “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month”– a campaign aimed at raising…
DNR: Help the ‘Trails State’ shape Michigan’s trails management plan
byVeteran trail users in Michigan know the state is richer than most, with 13,000 miles of state-managed trails, thousands of miles of local, county…
Most State Park, Trail and Boating Facilities Remain Open, but Social Distancing Must be Maintained
byLANSING – To help slow the spread of the coronavirus and in accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order, the Department…
DNR: Elk Forest land deal adds lakes, woods and celebrated trout stream to state public lands
byOutdoor enthusiasts know that the rugged, 108,000-acre expanse of Michigan’s Pigeon River Country State Forest is one of the state’s premier destinations to connect…
DNR: Starting March 1, residents will pay $12 for Recreation Passport; first increase in seven years
byIf you told Michigan residents that for just $1 a month they could enjoy vehicle access to more than 100 state parks and recreation…
Help restore natural areas, fight invasive species at state parks
byState parks in southern Michigan will host a number of volunteer stewardship workdays in January. Volunteers are needed to help with clearing out invasive…
Whitmer names Brad Garmon director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry
byLANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today introduced Brad Garmon as the new director of Michigan’s Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry. Garmon most recently…
Michigan joins national effort to promote outdoor recreation industry
byLANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today gathered with state, retail and nonprofit representatives of Michigan’s outdoor recreation industry to showcase the industry’s value…
