Department of Natural Resources

What the Project 2025 playbook might look like for Michigan during a second Trump term. Then, a beautifully illustrated 60-year-old children’s book written by a nonagenarian Beaver Island resident publishes for the first time. And, things to keep in mind for yourself and children while summertime doom scrolling on your phone.

The Recreation Passport, which allows access to Michigan’s state parks and recreation areas, will increase by one dollar for residents starting in 2024. The price for the passport will go up to $14 from $13.

After months of interim leadership, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has a new director.

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After Squaw Lake's name was changed to Paint Lake, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is changing the name of its boat launch as well.

The Michigan park system had an estimated $300 million worth of deferred maintenance. ARPA money is providing $250 million worth of improvements.

Experts are forecasting a decrease in spongy moths in Michigan.The invasive species is known for eating tree leaves throughout the spring and early summer, especially oak trees.

The proposal would allow landowners to kill year-round in unlimited numbers animals that are about to damage property without first getting a permit.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is pairing conservation groups with drinking water treatment plant operators to see how source water can be protected by planting trees.

This year, hunters will be expected to report their kill online.