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Chapter IV State Forest Lands
Chapter IV State Forest Lands 4.1 State forest pathways, entry, use, occupancy of certain state forest pathways, designation by director; prohibited conduct. Order 4.1 A person shall not enter, use, or occupy any of the following designated state forest pathways trailheads or parking lot(s) with a motor vehicle, unless a valid Michigan recreation passport has been purchased and affixed to the vehicle: (1) In Alger county: (a) Tyoga. (2) In Alpena county: (a) Besser bell. (b) Chippewa hills. (c) Norway ridge. (d) Ossineke. (e) Wah Wah Tas See. (3) In Antrim county: (a) Jordan valley. (b) Warner creek. (4) In Benzie county: (a) Betsie river. (b) Lake Ann. (c) Platte springs. (5) In Charlevoix county: (a) Spring brook. (6) In Cheboygan county: (a) Inspiration point. (b) Lost tamarack. (c) Wildwood hills. (7) In Chippewa county: (a) Algonquin. (b) Pine bowl. (8) In Clare county: (a) Green pine lake. (9) In Crawford county: (a) Mason tract. (10) In Delta county: (a) Days river. (b) Days river nature trail. (c) Ninga Aki. (11) In Dickinson county: (a) Gene’s pond. (b) Merriman east. (c) West branch. (12) In Gladwin county: (a) Trout lake. (13) In Grand Traverse county: (a) Lost lake. (b) Muncie lake. (c) Sand lakes quiet area. (d) Vasa trail. (14) In Iron county: (a) Lake Mary plains. (15) In Lake county: (a) Pine forest. (b) Pine valley. (c) Sheep ranch. (d) Silver creek. (16) In Luce county: (a) Blind sucker. (b) Bodi lake. (c) Canada lake. (17) In Mackinac county: (a) Big knob/crow lake. (b) Marsh lake. -
Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee
MINUTES Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee Wednesday, June 9, 2021 2:00 p.m. Microsoft Teams Meeting / (248) 509-0316 | ID: 626 385 177# PRESENT FOR THE MSPAC Attending remotely: Ann Conklin; Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan Shaun McKeon; Lansing Twp., Ingham, County, Michigan Bob Hoffmeyer; Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan Mike MacDonald; Okemos, Meridian Twp., Michigan Mary Pitcher; Lake Township, Benzie County, Michigan Chris Graham; Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan ABSENT Jim Bradley Julie Clark Mike Foote OTHERS PRESENT Ron Olson, Chief, PRD Jacklin Blodgett, PRD Scott Pratt, PRD Karis Floyd, PRD Amanda Treadwell, PRD Michael Desnoyer, PRD Vicki McGhee, PRD Griselda Trevino, PRD Barbara Graves, PRD OPENING COMMENTS Committee member Conklin called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. and asked for a roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ann Conklin motioned for approval of the April 14, 2021 meeting minutes. The motion was moved by Mike McDonald, supported by Chris Graham, and passed unanimously. 1 MICHIGAN STATE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES – June 9, 2021 GENERAL UPDATES Ron Olson, Chief, PRD The fiscal year 2022 budget process continues, and our budget remains intact except for the removal of the Summer Youth Employment Program; core cities include Pontiac, Saginaw, and Flint and groups are letting it be known that this is a valued activity. Still waiting on word of federal funds and if they will be allotted for shovel ready projects. Numbers are trending upwards in all categories and because of the heavy visitation and staffing issues, challenges remain. He has talked to five other state park systems who are having the same problem with hiring. -
AMENDED AGENDA Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board of Commission Meeting June 11, 2015 – 10:30 A.M
AMENDED AGENDA Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board of Commission Meeting June 11, 2015 – 10:30 a.m. Stony Creek Metropark – Nature Center 1. Chairman’s Statement 2. Public Participation 3. Minutes – May 14, 2015 Regular Meeting and Closed Session 4. Approval – June 11, 2015 Agenda Consent Agenda 5. Approval – June 11, 2015 Consent Agenda a. Vouchers – May 2015 b. Financial Statements – May 2015 c. Approval – 2015/2016 Tax Levy Report pg. 1 d. Purchases 1. Glow Works Products, Lake St. Clair, Stony Creek, Kensington, Hudson Mills, Willow and Lake Erie Metroparks pg. 5 2. Mower, Indian Springs Metropark pg. 7 3. Mower, Lake St. Clair Metropark pg. 9 e. Update – Purchases over $10,000 pg. 11 f. Approval – Letter of Support, Washtenaw County Border-to-Border Trail pg. 13 g. Update – Roof Repairs, Wolcott Mill Historic Center and Farm Center pg. 25 h. Update – Professional Services Agreement, Roofing Repairs, various locations pg. 27 i. Approval – Professional Services Agreement, Seawall Replacement, Lake St. Clair pg. 41 Regular Agenda 6. Legislative Report pg. 91 7. Reports A. Wolcott Mill 1. Approval – Engineering Services Proposal, Parking Lot Redevelopment pg. 93 B. Stony Creek Metropark 1. Bids – Main Park Road Reconstruction Phase VIII pg. 143 C. Oakwoods 1. Approval – Claremont Development Easement pg. 147 D. Administrative Office 1. Report – 2014 Audited Financial Statements pg. 159 2. Update – Development Activities pg. 161 3. Approval – Updated Freedom of Information Act Procedure and Guidelines pg. 163 4. Approval – Blue Cross Blue Shield Rate Stabilization Surplus pg. 187 AMENDED AGENDA Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board of Commission Meeting June 11, 2015 – 10:30 a.m. -
Boardwalk Interactions with a Lake Michigan Dune System
Boardwalk Interactions with a Lake Michigan Dune System by Gabe LePage, Bastian Bouman, Benjamin Johnson, Ryan Kiper, and Madison Smith FYRES: Dunes Research Report # 17 May 2015 Department of Geology, Geography and Environmental Studies Calvin College Grand Rapids, Michigan ABSTRACT Boardwalks enable visitors to enjoy dunes in a way that protects sensitive dune environments from human impacts, but a tension remains as a boardwalk itself alters a dune system. This study investigates how a boardwalk in Hoffmaster State Park, Michigan affects human interactions with a Lake Michigan coastal dune system. In autumn 2014, the boardwalk was mapped and the quality of its features assessed. Human impacts were investigated by documenting unmanaged trails and interviewing park staff. Ecological communities were mapped, and vegetation conditions near the trails were recorded. The boardwalk is part of a managed trail system connecting a visitor center with the beach; the boardwalk gives visitors access to a high dune lookout over Lake Michigan. The boardwalk ends at two viewing platforms and is worn but functional. A network of unmanaged trails indicate that people leave the boardwalk. The boardwalk and the unmanaged trails interrupt the ecological communities. The study results suggest that the boardwalk enables enjoyment of the dune and protects vulnerable environments, but it also affects the formation of unmanaged trails and influences dune processes. Understanding the spatial patterns of human interaction with the dune can inform the planning process as park staff work towards reconstructing the boardwalk in the next few years. INTRODUCTION Boardwalks provide people with experiences of fragile natural areas while simultaneously protecting vulnerable environments. -
North Country Trail — New Ayg O County
E 92nd E 96th Meceola W 96th W 96th Catalpa Coolidge Locust 17 Mile 23 Mile Centerline 17 Mile Hoover Newcosta Green Osborn West Michigan Trails 220th Greenly Mundy 22 Mile 16 Mile 16 Mile 16 Mile 131 Hoover to Baldwin 11 15 Mile Bingham North Country Trail (Newaygo County) Elm 230th Ash Beech BUS Cypress The NorthSpruce Country National Scenic Trail, better Willow 131 14 Mile Angler known simply as the North Country Trail or NCT, travels 4,600 miles through seven states from New Poplar Bitely 37 York to North Dakota. Michigan boasts over13 Mile 1,150 Walkup Lake Campground 200th miles of the NCT, the most of all seven states, and 190th 10 Cleveland Walnut includes some of the most scenic sections of the trail. Nichols 12 Mile Hemlock Lake Newaygo County is home to one of these Arbutusmost Hayes 9 31st Hayes scenic sections, weaving its way 48 miles through WoodbridgeAve 235th Woodland Park Newcosta 17 Mile 11 Mile the wilderness of Manistee National Forest. Ideal for 230th multi-day backpacking adventures, you’ll find several Madison established campgrounds near the trail with toilets 10 Mile and drinking water. Primitive camping is also allowed Lincoln Lincoln Hungerford Lake anywhere along the trail in Manistee HickoryNational Forest. 15 Mile 9 Mile BuchananThis nicely developed and maintained trail begins County — Newaygo Trail Country North Brohman Pierce Manistee Benton Lake Pierce at Croton Dam on the Muskegon River. The southern National Forest Campground 8 Mile section8 Mile passes through matureHardwick second growth 205th Maple Polk forest, pine plantations and several nativePolk prairies with unique plants including prickly pear7 Mile cactus. -
Lansing Community College State of Michigan
LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATE OF MICHIGAN Best Practices Resolution A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Lansing Community College was held in the Board Room of the College, Administration Building, 610 North Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933, in the Community College district, on September 18, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern Daylight Time. PRESENT: Abood, Buck, Mathews, Meyer, Proctor, Smith ABSENT: Hidalgo The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Proctor and supported by Trustee Mathews. The Board of Trustees of Lansing Community College resolves as follows: Public Act 108 of 2017, Section 230, originates from an omnibus public education bill passed by the Michigan legislature that includes a $32,234,200 appropriation for Lansing Community College. Among the components of the appropriations for all Michigan community colleges is performance funding based on “local strategic value,” which is defined in terms of three categories as shown below. Each category covers five standards of local strategic , called “best practices.” The law requires the LCC Board of Trustees to pass a resolution certifying that the college meets at least four of five of the best practice standards under each of the three categories. Lansing Community College not only meets but also exceeds the best practice standards required by the appropriations law, as the following table demonstrates. LCC Adherence to Best Practices Grid (PA 108 of 2017) Best Practices by Category Examples of LCC Adherence Category A: Economic Development and Business or Industry Partnerships (i) The community college has active The Community Education and the Workforce partnerships with local employers including Development (CEWD) Division links the expertise of the hospitals and health care providers. -
Introduction
a liaison and resource to the local communi- ties, trail agencies, and stakeholder groups. In order to continue progress and implementation toward a connected non-motorized system, OTAC and the County have worked to develop Introduction a comprehensive 5-year Trails Master Plan 1 to serve as a guide and resource not only to County agencies, but also to local communi- ties, trail agencies, and stakeholders. Over the The Oakland County Parks years, a significant amount of work, informa- and Recreation Department, tion, maps, and stakeholder input has been col- Planning & Economic lected and developed. This Trails Master Plan Development Services, and serves to document and organize the results of Oakland Trails Advisory the various efforts into a single, comprehensive Council have worked to Master Plan. implement a recommendation by the Oakland County Business Roundtable to develop a County-wide greenways and trails system. Greenways are corridors of land recognized for their ability to conserve open space and connect people and places together. These ribbons of open space are linear corridors that are either natural, such as rivers and streams, or manmade, such as abandoned railroads and utility corridors. Many greenways also contain trails. A greenways network consists of links (such as trails), hubs (destinations for people and wildlife), and sites (points of interest or origins). 1.1 Purpose of Plan Oakland County has been working for years with various agencies and communities to de- Clinton River Trail velop a connected non-motorized system. The The Clinton River Trail is a 16-mile trail formation of the Oakland Trails Advisory Coun- within an abandoned rail line traversing cil (OTAC) and the hiring of a Trail Network through the heart of Oakland County. -
An Assessment of the Current Distribution and Status of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in the Muskegon River, Michigan
An Assessment of the Current Distribution and Status of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in the Muskegon River, Michigan Prepared by: Stephanie M. Carman and Reuben R. Goforth, Ph.D. Michigan Natural Features Inventory P.O. Box 30444 Lansing, MI 48909-7944 For: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Coastal Zone Management Unit November 2003 Report Number 2003-18 Front Cover Photograph Courtesy of David Kenyon, Michigan Department of Natural Resources An Assessment of the Current Distribution and Status of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in the Muskegon River, Michigan Prepared by: Stephanie M. Carman and Reuben R. Goforth, Ph.D. Michigan Natural Features Inventory P.O. Box 30444 Lansing, MI 48909-7944 For: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Coastal Zone Management Unit November 2003 Report Number 2003-18 Contents INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Muskegon River Watershed, Michigan ....................................................................................................................... 1 Muskegon River Initiative ........................................................................................................................................... 3 METHODS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Historical Data Compilation ...................................................................................................................................... -
Building a Culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
THE MONTHLY BUSINESS NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE LANSING REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • FEBRUARY 2021 Building a Culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion IN THIS ISSUE TECHSMITH ESTABLISHES NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS SHYFT GROUP ANNOUNCES MAJOR JOB ADDITIONS FOCUS ON SMALL BUSINESS: NGAGE MANAGEMENT MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER Living Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion was a watershed moment in our nation’s history. It was a year of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, great 2020 turmoil, and divisiveness, and a year that ripped at our souls over the civil unrest that erupted on multiple occasions. The pain of our nation’s failures to come to grips with social justice was felt throughout our communities and within all of our organizations. If there is good news to come out of the past 12 months, it has been in a renewed commitment to elevating the cause of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This month’s Focus cover story features several organizations that have TIM DAMAN been among the leaders in DE&I for many years, in some cases, for decades. President and CEO We wanted to highlight the great work that is already being done and Lansing Regional showcase some of the best practices and challenges involved in building a Chamber of Commerce DE&I culture. As leaders, all of us need to be Not surprisingly, organizations that have established DE&I initiatives willing to be vulnerable and have utilized the past year’s civil unrest to strengthen their commitment face our shortcomings in the further. Leaders at the highest levels of these organizations conducted town hall meetings and listening tours where they heard first-hand the DE&I makes our organizations concerns that their team members feel about social injustice and how it impacts their everyday lives. -
The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Plan 2006 - 2010
The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Plan 2006 - 2010 Adopted by City Council - April 24, 2006 Table of Contents Introduction 1 Purpose 1 Process 1 Administrative Structure 2 Parks and Recreation Budget 2 Planning Process Step 1: What do we have? 5 Inventory 5 Local Recreational Facilities 5 Schools 8 Other Public Facilities 10 Private Facilities 10 Regional Facilities - Oakland County Parks 10 Regional Facilities - Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Parks 13 Regional Facilities - State of Michigan Parks 14 Barrier Free Analysis and Transition Plan 17 Planning Process Step 2: What do we want? 23 Standards 23 Classification of City Parks 25 Deficiencies in City Parks System 26 Goals and Objectives 27 Planning Process Step 3: How do we get there? 31 Action Program and Basis for Action 31 Park Illustrations / Improvements 38 i Table of Contents TABLES Table 1: Capital Expenditures for Parks and Recreation Facilities, 2001-2005 4 Table 2: Parks and Recreation Budget, Fiscal Years 2002–2006 4 Table 3: Summary of Local Park and Recreation Facilities 20 Table 4: Recreation Space By Neighborhood - Existing Acreage, Neighborhood Needs, and Deficiencies 26 Table 5: Action Plan Summary 37 FIGURES Figure 1: Administrative Structure for Park and Recreation Services 3 Figure 2: Existing Park and Recreation Areas 21 Figure 3: Trailhead Parking and Wayfinding Sign Locations 38 Figure 4: Clinton River Corridor 39 Figure 5: Town Square 40 Figure 6: Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve 42 Figure 7: Elizabeth Park 43 Figure 8: Halbach Field and Memorial Grove 44 Figure 9: Howlett Park 45 Figure 10: Municipal Park 46 Figure 11: Scott Street Park 47 Figure 12: Proposed Twin Rivers Park 48 APPENDICES A.1 Survey and Survey Results A-1 A.2 Plan Adoption A-8 A.3 Previous Grants Information_____________________________________A-23 ii City of Rochester’s Park and Recreation Plan 1 Introduction PURPOSE The city of Rochester Park and Recreation Plan is intended to guide future city park and recreation programs, services, operations and maintenance for the five year term of the Plan. -
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Summary: House Bill 4244 (H-1) As Passed the House HFA Director: Mary Ann Cleary Analyst: Austin Scott
FY 2018-19 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Capital Outlay - Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Summary: House Bill 4244 (H-1) as passed the House HFA Director: Mary Ann Cleary Analyst: Austin Scott MNRTF Board* House Senate Budget Area Gross GF/GP Gross GF/GP Gross GF/GP Capital Outlay – MNRTF $26,044,000 $0 $26,044,000 $0 TOTAL $26,044,000 $0 $26,044,000 $0 *Reflects recommendations from the MNRTF Board adopted on December 12, 2018. OVERVIEW The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Board recommendations for MNRTF acquisition and development projects totals $26,044,000. These projects would be funded with state restricted revenue from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. Appropriation Items: Executive House Senate CAPITAL OUTLAY 1. Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Gross $26,044,000 $26,044,000 Includes $26.0 million for 30 land acquisition projects ($18.7 million) and Restricted 26,044,000 26,044,000 34 land development projects ($7.4 million) supported with revenues from GF/GP $0 $0 the MNRTF pursuant to Article IX, Section 35 of the Michigan Constitution and the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. Matching funds total $16.1 million, resulting in total project costs of $42.1 million. The MNRTF provides financial assistance to local units of government or qualifying nonprofits and to the Department of Natural Resources for the public acquisition of lands for resource protection and public outdoor recreation. Applications for assistance from the MNRTF are accepted annually, and recommendations are made by the MNRTF Board and submitted to the legislature for approval and appropriation of funds. -
Networking Michigan with Trailways
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