
April 13, 2026
A former General Motors site in Flint has been converted into Chevy Commons, a large public park along the river. Grants from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund supported this transformation as part of its decades-long investment in community recreation.
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April 7, 2026
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has updated its online system for obtaining burn permits this spring. Residents can now use an improved web page or call by phone to check local regulations before burning yard debris.
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April 7, 2026
Fuelwood permits are now available for Michigan residents seeking firewood from select state forests. The program includes special allowances for areas impacted by last year's ice storm, with rules aimed at safety and sustainability.
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April 7, 2026
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that its Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens' Advisory Council will meet in Newberry on April 14. Topics include digital hunting tags and potential changes to deer regulations. Public participation options are available.
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April 2, 2026
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has secured a working forest conservation easement on 73,000 acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This move ensures permanent public access while supporting local forestry industries.
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April 1, 2026
Michigan's new fishing season begins with updated rules effective April 1 through March 31 next year. Key regulation changes include limits on lake trout, splake, walleye, burbot, expanded spearfishing areas, and a new sturgeon catch-and-release opportunity.
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