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Rep. Paquette supports plans to improve Grand Beach Nature Preserve
RELEASE|March 7, 2019
Contact: Brad Paquette

State Rep. Brad Paquette voted this week in favor of a plan to expand the Grand Beach Nature Preserve.

The legislation approved by the House, with Paquette’s support, includes $2.4 million to acquire an additional 42 acres for the Grand Beach Nature Preserve and develop the land to include a non-motorized trail system.

“We’re incredibly blessed to have a beautiful park right here in our backyards – we must do all we can to preserve and make accessible this wonderful natural recreation spot,” said Paquette, of Niles. “Grand Beach Nature Preserve is already a great part of our community, this acquisition and development project will make it even better, and further contribute to our booming tourism industry.”

The full Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) plan includes $26 million for 34 recreational development projects and 30 land acquisition projects statewide, including the Grand Beach Nature Preserve project. The project investments outlined in the proposal were recommended by the NRTF Board in December.

The trust is funded by money acquired by the development of minerals on state land and is designated on an annual basis in partnership with local governments.

House Bill 4244 next advances to the state Senate for further consideration.

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