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Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve General Management Plan MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES and WASHTENAW COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Watkins Lake (Photo by Kenny Price) Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Approved October 10, 2018 Prepared with the assistance of PLAN APPROVALS STATE OF MICHIGAN - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve Management Zones Map Kappler Dr d Buss R Lamb Rd Charles Austin Rd Dr W Austin Rd WASHTENAW JACKSON Wildlife Rdg n Thorn Nollar L Lake Country Dr Whippoorwill Country Ln Noggles Rd Arnold Rd Whippoorwill Ct Sharon Hollow Rd Herman Rd Walnut Grove Herman Rd Watkins Lake Meadowcrest Fay Fay Lake Rd Lake 00.125 0.25 0.5 Miles Counties Developed Recreation Primitive Cultural Landscape Overlay ´ Park Boundary Natural Resource Recreation Ecologically Sensitive Ecologically Sensitive Overlay (Seasonal) Trail Easement Backcountry Scenic Overlay Update January 17, 2018 This project was directed by Deborah Jensen, Management Plan Administrator, Department of Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation Division with assistance from Beckett & Raeder, Inc. PLAN APPROVALS PLAN APPROVAL RECOMMENDATIONS The following dates reference when the plans were presented for recommendation. In some instances, additional time was allotted for plan review following the presentation with subsequent approval received by email. PRD - Section Chiefs 6/11/18 Date DNR- Resource Management Bureau 7/10/18 Date MSPAC - Stewardship Subcommittee 7/18/18 Date MSPAC 9/8/18 Date Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission 9/14/18 Date Note: Minor changes made to correct inconsistent acreages 5/6/2019 PLAN APPROVALS This page intentionally left blank. PLAN APPROVALS Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission MEMORANDUM To: Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission From: Coy P. Vaughn, Director Date: August 14, 2018 Re: Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve General Management Plan Approval Background In December 2015, WCPARC purchased 405 acres of land in Manchester Township from the Trolz family. The following year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division (DNR-PRD) purchased an additional 717 acres of adjacent land in Jackson County. Together, the 1,122-acre Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve (WLP) became Michigan’s 103rd State Park and the first state park to be operated in partnership with a county agency. Discussion In February 2017, the Parks and Recreation Commission entered into an agreement with DNR to develop a joint General Management Plan (GMP) for WLP, as is mandatory for all new DNR properties. The Plan sets a framework for future management, development, and natural/cultural resource protection for the next 10-20 years. DNR contracted with their planning consultant, Beckett & Raeder, to complete the GMP and facilitate all planning team and stakeholder/public meetings. Since the site is jointly managed, WCPARC appointed representatives to be part of the planning team, together with DNR staff, and contributed funds toward the completion of the management plan. Staff from WCPARC and MDNR began monthly meetings in May 2017 to develop the supporting analysis and preliminary concepts. On September 12, 2017, two meetings were held with stakeholders and members of the public to gather input on site development. In addition, a survey was conducted to allow public input on the desired amenities at the facility. In February 2018, the Parks and Recreation Commission was provided a copy of the Draft Plan for additional input. On March 7, 2018, the Draft Plan was presented at a public meeting in Brooklyn, Michigan. Public comments were considered and integrated into the Final Draft Plan as appropriate. At the June 12, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the final draft was available for review. On August 9, WCPARC staff attended the MDNR Park Advisory Committee meeting, where the plan was recommended for approval. In accordance with DNR policy, the GMP will be reviewed every five years. At present, staff is developing a Memo of Understanding to guide operations of the jointly managed facility. Recommendation I recommend that the Parks and Recreation Commission adopt the General Management Plan for Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. Action Moved by Ms. Fuller, seconded by Ms. Anschuetz, to adopt the General Management Plan for Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve.” All ayes, motion carried. Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission Tel: (734) 971-6337 2230 Platt Road / P.O. Box 8645 Fax: (734) 971-6386 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107-8645 washtenaw.org/parks PLAN APPROVALS RESOLUTION NO. 08-2018-05 MICHIGAN STATE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MSPAC) RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE “WATKINS LAKE STATE PARK AND COUNTY PRESERVE GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN” ADOPTED: August 9, 2018 WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division, in association with the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, has completed the General Management Plan for Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve; and WHEREAS, the planning process reflects balancing of natural resource protection values, historic and cultural resource values, recreation and education opportunities, including various DNR and Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission programs and events; and WHEREAS, the planning process included multiple stakeholder, constituent, and public input; and WHEREAS, the General Management Plan represents sound guidance for future planning that is consistent with the missions of the DNR, the Parks and Recreation Division, and Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission; and WHEREAS, the General Management Plan is in alignment with the recommendations of the Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Blue Ribbon Panel report submitted to Governor Rick Snyder; and WHEREAS, the General Management Plan has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Parks and Recreation Division, and Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee recommends to the DNR approval of the Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve General Management Plan; and THERFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee further recommends that the DNR, Parks and Recreation Chief and the Director approve the Watkins Lake State Park General Management Plan. Submitted by: MSPAC Stewardship Subcommittee Motioned by: Committee member, Chris Graham Yeas: 10 Seconded by: Committee member, Ann Conklin Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 5 This Resolution was adopted by the Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee at their regular meeting on August 9, 2018 as Resolution No. 08-2018-05. TABLE OF CONTENTS General Management Plan Executive Summary ............................................. 10 Significance of Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve ................... 11 Management Zones .................................................................................... 12 Ten-Year Action Goals ................................................................................. 14 Chapter One: Core Values and Guiding Resources .......................................... 15 1.1 Mission Statements ............................................................................. 15 1.2 Guiding References .............................................................................. 15 1.3 Summary of Legal Mandates ............................................................... 17 Chapter Two: Plan Process Overview ............................................................. 18 2.1 Planning Objectives ............................................................................. 18 2.2 Planning Process .................................................................................. 18 2.3 Planning Team ..................................................................................... 19 2.4 Summary of Input Opportunities ......................................................... 19 Chapter Three: Purpose and Significance ....................................................... 21 3.1 Park Purpose ........................................................................................ 21 3.2 Statements of Significance ................................................................... 21 3.3 Public Affirmation of Significance ......................................................... 23 3.4 Community Connection ........................................................................ 23 Chapter Four: Management Zones ................................................................. 24 4.1 Ecologically Sensitive Zone ................................................................... 26 4.2 Primitive Zone ...................................................................................... 28 4.3 Backcountry Zone ................................................................................ 29 4.4 Natural Resource Recreation Zone ...................................................... 30 4.5 Developed Recreation Zone ................................................................ 31 4.6 Ecologically Sensitive Overlay (Seasonal) ............................................. 32 4.7 Cultural Landscape Overlay .................................................................. 33 4.8 Scenic Overlay ...................................................................................... 34 Chapter Five: Ten-Year Action Goals ..............................................................
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