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19 Michigan state parks, facilities close due to ice storm damage

Michigan Live 02 Apr 2025
Across Northern Michigan’s state parks trees are covered in heavy ice, roadways are covered in wind-blown debris and electrical powerlines are still down after a severe ice storm barreled through this weekend ... DNR)Photo Courtesy of Craig Kasmer . DNR.
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Northern Michigan state parks closed after ice storm damage

Detroit Free Press 02 Apr 2025
Several state parks in northern Michigan are temporarily closed after severe ice storms hit the region this week ... The DNR released a list of state parks that are closed.Michigan state parks closed to the public.
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It's nearly morel season. What to know about the tasty springtime Michigan mushroom

Sturgis Journal 01 Apr 2025
The month of May is typically "morel month," According to Michigan’s DNR, but the actual fruiting period is from late April until mid-June — depending on the location and the species of mushroom.Is there an online map for finding morels?.
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Michigan's fishing season starts April 1. What to know about licenses, fees, regulations

Holland Sentinel 01 Apr 2025
Fishing licenses can be purchased at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or by downloading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app and purchasing through the app ... To get started fishing in Michigan, the DNR recommends.Pick up some gear.
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Discovery of cougar cubs in Upper Michigan could be ‘turning point’ for recolonization

Duluth News Tribune 01 Apr 2025
... with the DNR ... Brian Roell, a wildlife biologist with the Michigan DNR based in Marquette, said like Johnson, he thought it was just a matter of time until cougar cubs showed up in a Great Lakes state.
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New Baltimore seeking grants for harbor upgrades, pickleball courts

The Voice 01 Apr 2025
If awarded the DNR grant, a portion of the MEDC grant will be used for a required 50% match ... For fiscal year 2025, the Michigan Legislature appropriated about $3.5 million for Waterways Program grants, according to the DNR.
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Visitor Center at Lake Michigan state park undergoes $1.6M renovation

Michigan Live 01 Apr 2025
With $273M in hand, Michigan’s DNR is racing to complete 202 backlogged projects ... Hoffmaster’s projects are part of the 202 state park upgrades the Michigan DNR is working through with the ARPA funds.
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Chicago fishing: Spring trout opens Saturday and lakefront smallmouth and coho keep going

Chicago Sun-Times 01 Apr 2025
Remember you need the new fishing licenses in all four Lake Michigan states as of today, April 1 ... Details are at https.//dnr.illinois.gov/press-release.30440.html ... Click here for the southern Lake Michigan reports from the Wisconsin DNR.
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State's highest rate of Lyme disease is here. How to protect you and pets from tick bites

South Bend Tribune 01 Apr 2025
Deer and small mammals, who may transmit the infection via the black-legged tick (or deer tick), could travel from Michigan along the St ... Learn more and register at Michigan.gov/HunterEducation.
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Oakland County community calendar March 30 and beyond

The Oakland Press 30 Mar 2025
Animal House of South East Michigan’s Kitten Shower fundraiser is noon-3 p.m ... Also pet food and supply donations for Michigan ... • Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr.
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Sign up for alerts on Monroe County emergencies, food recalls, park news, bridge advisories, more

The Monroe News 28 Mar 2025
Michigan is home to more than 450 bird species, the DNR said ... DNR alerts also are available on topics such as.food recallsanimal health alertsMI Environment Bulletinpublic health community alerts ...
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DNR officers rescue 3 men in northern Michigan. How cold, wet conditions became dangerous

The Daily Reporter 28 Mar 2025
The Michigan DNR Report All Poaching Hotline, 800-292-7800 (call or text), is staffed by emergency dispatchers around the clock who utilize equipment and technology to assist the public with natural resource violations and law enforcement officers.
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ORV season starts April 1. What to know before cruising Silver Lake Sand Dunes

Michigan Live 28 Mar 2025
Silver Lake State Park encompasses 3,000 acres along the Lake Michigan shoreline and the majority, 2,000 acres, are white sand sand dunes ... Or purchase in-person at a DNR station or retailer, which can be found here.
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Tahquamenon’s Lower Falls campgrounds reopen for summer reservations

Michigan Live 27 Mar 2025
With $273M in hand, Michigan’s DNR is racing to complete 202 backlogged projects ... 1,500 Jeep enthusiasts will descend on Lake Michigan sand dunes for ‘Jeep Invasion’New boardwalk will keep your shoes ...
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These 3 tours take you to ‘premier’ bird watching spots in Michigan

Michigan Live 27 Mar 2025
Each tour is free to attend and will be guided by a DNR wildlife biologist or technician ... These events are presented in partnership with MI Birds, a public outreach and education program created by Audubon Great Lakes and the Michigan DNR.
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