Cisco Lake Boating Access Site To Close Temporarily For Repairs In Gogebic County

The closure will be in effect from Aug. 16-26. No alternate access is available to Cisco Lake.

Michigan DNR: Public Tours Of Black River Sturgeon Hatchery Offered Aug. 21

Hatchery-reared sturgeon fingerlings will be released into the Black River and Mullett Lake later that day

DNR News: Wetland Wonders Winners, ALB Tree Check, Water Safety Smarts News Digest - Week Of Aug. 9, 2021 Photo Ambassador Snapshot: Sun ...

Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 08/10/2021 11:03 AM EDT

Michigan DNR: 26 Michigan Communities And Organizations Get Grants To Plant Trees, Enhance Communities And Protect Water Quality

"The DTE Energy Foundation looks forward to seeing this year's seedlings become catalysts for environmental change statewide,"

Michigan: New State-Record Chinook Salmon Tops 47 Pounds

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DNR Conservation Officer Rescues Injured, Elderly Man In Mason County

At 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, dispatchers in Lake County received a 911 emergency call from a man who said he had fallen and broken his back.

Michigan DNR: Look For Signs Of Invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle During Tree Check Month In August

Anyone observing an Asian longhorned beetle, or a tree that appears to have been damaged by it, is asked to report it.

Michigan DNR: Brocky Lake Boating Access Site To Be Temporarily Closed In Marquette County

The boating access site is located off Wolf Lake Road (Marquette County Road CV) and Dishno Road, northwest of Ishpeming.

DNR Conservation Officers Locate Lost Tahquamenon River Paddlers

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Autopsy Set For 8-Year-Old Saginaw Girl Who Died In Weekend Lake Huron Swimming Tragedy At Tawas Point State Park

Victim's 7-year-old sister rescued

DNR Get Involved: State Park Volunteer Opportunities, State Forest Input, More DNR Get Involved - August 2021 Help Remove Invasive Speci ...

Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 07/30/2021 06:48 PM EDT

Michigan DNR: Join Conservation Officers In Fight Against Hunger At Upcoming Food Drives

"Conservation officers are strategically placed to serve the communities they live in," said Capt. David Malloch

DNR Investigates Common Carp Mortality Event On Lake Orion, Oakland County

Fisheries Division staff from the Waterford office visited the lake July 23 and collected common carp samples for analysis.

Michigan DNR: Stay Safe This Summer - Tips For Identifying And Avoiding Harmful Algal Blooms

HABs usually occur in Michigan May through October, most commonly in August and September.

Michigan DNR: Registration Opens For Fall Becoming An Outdoors-Woman Program In The Upper Peninsula

"Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is a program where each individual is encouraged to learn at her own pace," said Michelle Zellar

Boaters Can Unintentionally Spread Invasive Species

European Frog-Bit looks similar to lily pads, but can form dense clusters on slow-moving waters, making navigation difficult.

Drive DNR Routes And Trails For Free This Weekend

Michigan residents can legally drive all DNR routes and trails for free without a license this weekend.

Michigan DNR To Host Black River Sturgeon Hatchery Tour

The hatchery will host free public tours Aug. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Remains Of WWII Pilot From Michigan Killed In 1943 Finally Buried

U.S. Army Air Force First Lt. Robert Parker died 78 years ago when his plane crashed during combat over New Guinea.

Michigan Teen Catches 48 Pound Salmon, Sets New State Record

Luis Ricardo Hernandez Martinez caught a Chinook salmon weighing in at 47.86 pounds and measuring 47.5 inches on Saturday.

Column: Faith Leaders In Michigan Are Ready For Climate Action

I have joined 3,400 other faith leaders from around the country in adding my name to a letter to Congress, supporting such a plan.

More Food Assistance Coming To 700K Michigan Households

Eligible people will see additional food assistance benefits on their Bridge Card from Aug. 7-13.

Perseid Meteor Shower: Peak Dates; Michigan Dark Sky Parks

To see the fireball-producing Perseid meteor shower, a summertime favorite, head to the darkest skies you can find in Michigan.

Nearly 100 Parcels Of State-Managed Land Available Via Online Auctions In August, September

Surplus land sales are a regular part of the DNR's public land strategy.

Ford River Mouth Boating Access Site In Delta County To Close July 11-Sept. 3 For Site Enhancements

The Ford River Mouth Boating Access Site, located 7 miles south of Escanaba on M-35 in Delta County, will close July 11 through Sept. 3.

Streams And Lakes Statewide Will Benefit From 17 Fisheries Habitat Grant Projects

The projects, supported by an additional $616,000 in matching partner contributions, will rehabilitate and protect valuable fish habitats.

DNR Announces Beyond Becoming An Outdoors-Woman Events

One-day workshops help women experience outdoor recreation and education.

DNR Asks Anglers To Report Muskellunge Catches

Since 2014, this survey has gathered information about muskie angler demographics and catch data, such as length of fish caught.

Bipartisan Police Reforms Introduced In Senate, House Dems Look To Reintroduce ‘Equal Justice For All' Package

Senators introduced a series of bills aimed at law enforcement reforms on May 25 — the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.

So Why Are Those Trees Being Cut Down? It's Part Of Good Forest Management

The clear-cuts may be unsightly for a few seasons, but they're an important part of a process.

Northern Michigan Fire That Burned Nearly 400 Acres Fully Contained: DNR

The fire burned approximately 378 acres of both private and state forest land.

Heading For A National Park? The ‘Biggest Season In The History Of The Park Service' Is Predicted.

Leaders of a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday extolled national parks for providing a respite during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DNR Urges Boating Safety This Holiday Weekend And All Summer Long

DNR conservation officers will be on the lookout this summer for youth appropriately wearing their life jackets.

DNR Firefighters Continue To Suppress 68-Acre Fire In Marquette County

A crew of 10 Michigan Department of Natural Resources firefighters is continuing to construct a containment line around the fire.

DNR To Begin Repair Work On Houghton To Chassell Rail-Trail In Houghton County

The popular non-motorized trail has been closed since significant damage incurred during historic flooding that took place in the area.

Partners Offer $95,000 To Plant Community Trees In Michigan

A total of $95,000 is available in 1-to-1 matching grants of up to $4,000.

Share Your Thoughts With The DNR At Upcoming Meetings

One important avenue for this input is at meetings of the public bodies that advise the DNR.

Sturgeon For Tomorrow Seeking Volunteers To Protect Sturgeon Along Black River

Volunteers are needed in Cheboygan County through early June to stand guard as mature lake sturgeon head upstream to their spawning site.

Plenty Of Reasons, Responsibility To Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

Fifty-one years and counting, and this year​ it may be more important than ever to recognize Earth Day.

Enviros Win Appeal For State Agency To Consider Line 5 Tunnel Climate Change Impacts

The three-member Michigan Public Service Commission said Wednesday the agency will consider the tunnel’s climate change impacts in hearings.