Earlier this morning, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued a news release that contained incorrect location information for an upcoming open house. The full, corrected release follows. We apologize for any inconvenience.

July 31, 2017

Contact: Tom Copenhaver, 231-582-7523

DNR to host open house Aug. 17 on proposed Torch Lake west boating access site

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will hold a public open house Thursday, Aug. 17, to review a recent study and preliminary concepts for a proposed boating access site on the west side of Torch Lake (Antrim County). The open house will take place 5 to 8 p.m. at the Torch Lake Township Hall, 2355 N. U.S. 31, in Kewadin.

At the open house, DNR staff will be on hand to talk one-on-one with the public about the recent study, review potential concepts, answer questions and gather public input for the proposed boating access site. People are welcome to attend at any time during the three-hour open forum.

This study was funded through the Michigan State Waterways Fund. The restricted fund, which is derived from boat registration fees and the Michigan marine fuel tax, helps fund the construction, operation and maintenance of public recreational boating facilities.

For more information on this project, contact Tom Copenhaver at 231-582-7523 or copenhavert@michigan.gov. For more information on the state waterways program, contact Jordan Byelich at 517-284-6087 or byelichj@michigan.gov.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.