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Bill would allow younger children to hunt in Michigan
By djkimmel on May 27, 2011 | In Legislation, MI Dept of Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Hunting | Send feedback »
Detroit Free Press
LANSING — Children under 10 would be allowed to hunt as long as they’re with an adult mentor through legislation that has passed the Michigan House.
The measure adopted Tuesday by an 85-23 vote next goes to the Senate, which has passed similar legislation. Read complete story on Detroit Free Press.
Camo At The Capitol
By djkimmel on Feb 28, 2011 | In Conservation, Legislation, Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Send feedback »
CONSERVE. PROTECT. DEFEND. JOIN US!
On March 1, Michigan United Conservation Clubs will host a sportsmen's rally at the Capitol in Lansing. MUCC will lead hundreds of sportsmen and women in a political action event at the capitol in Lansing to meet with their respective members of the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives to advocate for policies that promote the conservation, enhancement and wise use of Michigan’s natural resources and protection of our outdoors heritage.
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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Governor Granholm Creating New Department of Natural Resources and Environment
By djkimmel on Oct 18, 2009 | In Conservation, Legislation, Environment | Send feedback »
Ongoing streamlining effort abolishes DNR, DEQ; transfers functions to DNRE
LANSING, October 8, 2009 - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued Executive Order 2009-45, creating a new Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) to protect and conserve Michigan's air, water and other natural resources. The new department will assume the powers and functions of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which are abolished by the executive order. The order takes effect January 17, 2010.
"The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is a new department for the 21st century," Granholm said. "Experience has shown us that conserving natural resources and protecting the environment go hand-in-hand. These efforts now will be coordinated under one department."
The new department's mission will be to conserve, manage, protect and promote Michigan's environmental, natural resource, and related economic interests for current and future generations. This includes implementing an ecosystem-based strategy for resource management, effectively using natural resources in a sustainable manner, and providing for continuous improvements in Michigan's air, water and soils while facilitating and encouraging economic growth.
