Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Panel

About this grant

Michigan’s parks system preserves, protects, and showcases the state’s vast and outstanding natural resources and promotes related outdoor recreation opportunities. Michigan United Conservation Clubs, a statewide conservation group, seeks to maintain and improve these resources as a part of Michigan’s outdoor heritage. With previous Mott support, the grantee facilitated the work of Michigan’s Blue Ribbon Panel on State Parks and Outdoor Recreation. The panel’s report outlined a forward-thinking vision for Michigan parks and provided recommendations for state and county parks’ long-term success and sustainability. With renewed support, the Michigan United Conservation Clubs will help implement key recommendations by: 1) conducting program planning for a statewide initiative to engage citizens and organizations interested in natural resource protections; and 2) facilitating public participation in Michigan’s Public Land Management Plan.