Gov. Rick Snyder Approves Nearly $28 Million in Outdoor Recreation Grants

By Justin Stakes

Lansing, MI -(AmmoLand.com)- More opportunities for quality outdoor recreation will be available from $28 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants undersigned today by Gov. Rick Snyder.

“No matter where you are in Michigan, you’re never far from a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund-supported project,” said Gov. Snyder. “These important grants create better, broader access to public recreation opportunities for individuals and families in every county statewide.”

House Bill 5377, sponsored by state Rep. Jon Bumstead and co-sponsored by state Rep. Al Pscholka, approves funding for 70 recreation projects and land purchases recommended by the board last December. It is now Public Act 61 of 2016.

The Trust Fund board recommends funding to both state and local agencies for development projects and land acquisitions that will further access to public outdoor recreation. This round of grant funding includes support for expanding public access and athletic field enhancement at local parks; making land and water trail connections along existing trail corridors; furthering significant natural resource protection projects, and expanding waterfront and public boating access opportunities.

This year the board recommended $19.9 …Read the Rest

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