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Rep. Cole votes to expand recreational opportunities across Michigan
RELEASE|March 7, 2019

Proposal includes acquisition of land on Garden Island

State Rep. Triston Cole voted today for a plan to support outdoor recreation and natural resource protection projects across Michigan.

The legislation includes $240,000 to acquire 58 acres of land on Garden Island in northern Lake Michigan.

“Garden Island is one of our state’s many precious natural gems,” said Cole, of Mancelona. “Its wide range of rare, threatened and endangered plants and animals attracts nature lovers from all over the country.”

The 4,990-acre uninhabited island is located in the Beaver Island archipelago. It is accessible only by boat and is almost entirely owned by the State of Michigan. The property proposed for acquisition and two other smaller parcels are the only remaining areas not in state ownership.

In addition to the Garden Island acquisition, the full plan includes $26 million for 34 recreational development projects and 30 land acquisition projects statewide. The project investments outlined in the proposal were recommended by the Natural Resources Trust Fund Board in December. Recommendations are subject to approval by the Michigan Legislature. House Bill 4244 next advances to the Senate for further consideration.

Money in the Natural Resources Trust Fund comes from the development of minerals on state land and is designated on an annual basis in partnership with local governments.

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