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Live Asian Carp Found Past Barrier in Lake Calumet Illinois
By djkimmel on Jun 24, 2010 | In Legislation, Environment, MI Dept of Natural Resources, Invasive Species, US Federal Government, Endangered Species | Send feedback »
As reported in the Detroit News 6:12PM June 23, 2010:
Asian carp pass barrier toward Great Lakes
Nathan Hurst / Detroit News Washington Bureau
Washington -- A bighead carp has been found in Illinois' Lake Calumet, about six miles north of an electric barrier set up to stop the invasive fish from entering the Great Lakes.
Officials in Illinois are expected to announce the find late today, and have notified some members of Congress who reacted to the find.
Read entire story from The Detroit News: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100623/METRO/6230424/Asian-carp-pass-barrier-toward-Great-Lakes#ixzz0rn6QDYME
Michigan's New Recreation Passport Will Benefit State Parks & Park Visitors
By djkimmel on Apr 9, 2010 | In Legislation, MI Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
Recreation Passport Will Also Benefit State Forests, Campgrounds, Non-Motorized Trails and Local Parks
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm on Wednesday signed into law the "Recreation Passport" legislation, which creates a new funding source for Michigan's state parks, state recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, non-motorized trails and pathways and local parks.
The new law takes effect Oct. 1, 2010, meaning citizens who want to visit state parks this year will still need a 2010 Motor Vehicle Permit.
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Michigan Recreation Passport Proposal Could Eliminate Motor Vehicle Permits
By djkimmel on Nov 10, 2009 | In Legislation, Closures, Land Management, Planning, MI Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
Legislation that could eliminate the need for state park and boating access site motor vehicle permits in Michigan appears stalled. Michigan is trying to adopt a program - the Recreation Passport Proposal - that has worked very well in other states such as a very successful Montana program. Find out more at Citizens for Michigan State Parks on the Recreation Passport Proposal. GreatLakesBass.com supports user pay systems, but there is no doubt our state lands owned by everyone need more help. Please consider supporting the bills.
Michigan.gov Web Page Dedicated to the Merger of DNR and DEQ into New DNRE
By djkimmel on Nov 8, 2009 | In Conservation, Environment, MI Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
A new web page has been created on the official Michigan.gov web site dedicated to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) merger into the new Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE).
Public Input Sought in Management Plan for Highland Recreation Area
By djkimmel on Oct 31, 2009 | In Land Management, Planning, MI Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
November 12 Workshop at Highland Adult Activity Center
Oct. 26, 2009
The Department of Natural Resources will hold a public workshop to seek input on the proposed management plan for Highland State Recreation Area in Oakland County. The workshop will be held on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Highland Adult Activity Center, located at 209 N. John St. in Highland.