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Rep. Eisen votes to support recreation opportunities for Harsens Island
RELEASE|March 8, 2019

State Rep. Gary Eisen voted this week in favor of a plan to complete a recreation project from Harsens Island along the Krispin Blueway and Harsen’s Island bike trail in St. Clair County.

The legislation approved by the Michigan House of Representatives, with Eisen’s support, includes $86,200 to acquire approximately nine acres located on Harsens Island along the Krispin Blueway and Harsen’s Island bike trail.

Plans are to add an accessible kayak launch with a wetland boardwalk, parking, bathrooms, nature trail and a 25-foot-high observation tower looking out over the marsh.

“Harsen’s Island is a great place to enjoy St. Clair County,” said Eisen, of St. Clair Township. “This plan will allow for needed updates and give our residents more outdoor opportunities.”

The full plan includes $26 million for 34 recreational development projects and 30 land acquisition projects statewide, including the Harsens Island Kayak Access project.

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, a process started in the House Appropriations Committee last week. 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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