Weigh in on state land review plans by Oct. 11
Michigan Department of Natural Resources staff recommendations on whether to keep, exchange or sell state-managed land in 11 counties – Baraga, Benzie, Clare, Clinton, Genesee, Ionia, Manistee, Mecosta, Newaygo, Shiawassee and Wayne – are nearing DNR director approval, but there’s still plenty of time for anyone interested to review them and share feedback.
An updated, interactive web map reflects those recommendations since the initial public comment period closed, making it easy to see what has changed throughout the DNR's ongoing state land review process.
Implemented as part of the 2013 Managed Public Land Strategy, the state land review looks at DNR-managed lands that are 200 acres or less in size or that, due to an irregular boundary, may be difficult to manage.
“This county-by-county review process gives us the opportunity to evaluate and make decisions about how well the current land portfolio supports our mission of protecting natural resources while providing broad public access to quality outdoor recreation opportunities,” said DNR forest land administrator Kerry Heckman. “It’s critical that people who enjoy and use these lands are part of the discussion, and we appreciate everyone who has taken the time to get involved so far.”
Comments left on the web map or emailed to [email protected] by Oct. 11 will be compiled and provided to the DNR director. A final decision on recommendations is expected at the Oct. 12 meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission.
Follow the latest updates on the state land review process at Michigan.gov/PublicLands.
Questions? Contact Kerry Heckman at [email protected].
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