DNR seeks public input on plans for Straits State Park
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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 4, 2014
Contact: Debbie Jensen, 517-284-6105 or Debbie Munson Badini, 906-226-1352
DNR seeks public input on new General Management Plan for Straits State Park
The Department of Natural Resources today announced it is seeking public input on a new General Management Plan to guide the future of Straits State Park, including the Father Marquette National Memorial site. The park is located just north of the Mackinac Bridge and includes 181 acres both east and west of I-75.
Public input is an important part of the planning process and there are several upcoming opportunities for people to share their opinions and ideas. The first is via online survey, available through Sept. 14, 2014, at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/StraitsStatePark. Survey results will provide valuable information to the planning team. The DNR will also host an open house later this year (details yet to be determined), providing another chance for public input and information sharing.
Straits State Park, located on the shores of the Straits of Mackinac less than a mile from downtown St. Ignace, is at the gateway to the Upper Peninsula, making it a convenient stop for those wishing to explore the many attractions in the region. The park houses the Father Marquette National Memorial and provides a large modern campground, a day-use area and spectacular views of the Mackinac Bridge.
The DNR uses General Management Plans to define long-range planning and management strategies for state parks and recreation areas. This General Management Plan will assist the DNR Parks and Recreation Division in meeting its responsibilities to 1) protect and preserve Straits State Park’s natural and cultural resources and 2) provide access to quality land- and water-based public recreation and education opportunities. Learn more about the DNR’s General Management Plan process at www.michigan.gov/parkmanagementplans.
For more information about the Straits State Park survey or the proposed plan, contact Debbie Jensen at 517-284-6105 (TTY/TDD711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing-impaired).
/Editors, please note: An accompanying photo is available below for download. A suggested caption follows.
Straits State Park’s prime waterfront location offers picturesque views of the Mackinac Bridge, a host of recreation opportunities and a convenient camping location from which to explore northern Michigan./