Open house Oct. 9 on Tawas Point State Park draft management plan

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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 30, 2013

Debbie Jensen, 517-335-4832 or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014 


DNR to hold open house Oct. 9 to get public input on
draft General Management Plan for Tawas Point State Park

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced it will hold an open house on Wednesday, Oct. 9, designed to let the public provide input on a new draft General Management Plan for Tawas Point State Park, in Iosco County. The open house is set for 6-8 p.m. at the East Tawas City Hall, 760 Newman St., in East Tawas, and will provide an opportunity for the public to review and comment on specific long-range planning recommendations for this park.

The General Management Plan for Tawas Point State Park defines a long-range planning and management strategy that will assist the DNR Parks and Recreation Division in meeting its responsibilities to protect and preserve the site’s natural and cultural resources, and to provide access to land- and water-based public recreation and educational opportunities. This 220-acre state park is well known for its historic lighthouse, sandy beaches, modern camping and outstanding birding opportunities. The draft plan is available for review online at www.clearzoning.com/clearzoning-clients/tawas-point-state-park

Additional information on the DNR’s General Management Plan process is available at www.michigan.gov/parkmanagementplans. 

Anyone seeking more information about this open house or the proposed plan or needing accommodations to attend this open house should contact Debbie Jensen, DNR park management plan administrator, at 517-335-4832 (TTY/TDD711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing-impaired) at least five business days before the open house.

The Recreation Passport is an easy, affordable way for residents to enjoy and support outdoor recreation opportunities in Michigan. By checking "YES" for the $11 Recreation Passport ($5 for motorcycles) when renewing a license plate through the Secretary of State (by mail, kiosk, online at www.expresssos.com or at branch offices), Michigan motorists get access to state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, nonmotorized state trailhead parking and state boat launches. The Recreation Passport is valid until the next license plate renewal date. Nonresidents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($30.50 annual; $8.40 daily) at any state park or recreation area or (annual passes only) through the Michigan e-Store.

Learn more about this creative way of sustaining Michigan's outdoor recreation and natural resources at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport. 

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.