“The continued preservation of our natural resources is absolutely critical to ensuring our children and grandchildren can enjoy the same outdoor beauty we’re currently surrounded by today,” said Roth, R-Interlochen. “The Natural Resource Trust Fund takes revenue from valuable oil and gas projects and puts that money right back into conservation efforts across Michigan. Through this critical funding, Northern Michigan will be able to expand trails, enhance recreation areas, and continue to safeguard our most valuable resources. I’m honored to play a part in bringing this money back home to our communities.”

“Things have been hard for residents in Northern Michigan and that was before this ice storm ravished our communities,” said Roth, R-Interlochen. “My plan recognizes the hurt our Northern Michigan residents are feeling and looks to return some of their hard-earned tax dollars back to them. In recent years, we’ve seen Lansing Democrats spend our money on coffee makers, swimming pools, petting zoos, and other wasteful pet projects. If we can pay for that crap, there’s no reason we can’t help Northern Michigan get back on its feet.”