Send in your comments that support continued and EXPANDED equestrian use of state parks and recreation areas . This strategic plan does not cover state forest lands only state parks and recreation areas. Remember in Northeast MI, Negwegon, Rockport and Thompson Harbor are all state parks. Currently equestian use MAYBE included as an allowed use only in Negwegon and Rockport. Equestrian use in these state parks is not guaranteed..... it is only a possibility at this point.
There are currently very few state parks or recreation areas that allow equestian use and most are in southern MI.
If you want more equestrian use in state parks and recreation areas, make sure your voice is heard so equestrians won't be ignored or purposely excluded !
DNR Invites Public Comment on the New Draft 2009-2019 Strategic Plan for the Parks and Recreation Division
The Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to comment on the new draft 2009-2019 Strategic Plan for its Parks and Recreation Division.
This plan represents the culmination of two and one-half years of extensive outreach effort to the public and other stakeholders who helped define the goals, objectives, and actions identified in the draft plan.
The full draft plan is posted on the DNR Web site at www.michigan.gov/prdstrategicplans.
The draft plan will be available for a 30-day public comment period, and comments may be submitted to DNR-RecreationFeedback@michigan.gov via e-mail, or in writing to: Paul N. Curtis, Park Management Plan Administrator, DNR-Parks and Recreation Division, P.O. Box 30257, Lansing, MI 48909-7757.
The public comment period will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009.
The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural resources for current and future generations.