• Parks and Recreation Green Initiatives
State parks, recreation areas and state harbors are going green with a series of initiatives to promote environmentally-friendly management practices and products.

Whether using a bio-based fuel, building more energy efficient facilities or mowing less, these programs help protect and preserve the natural resources in the state park and recreation system.

• Product Metering Devices
Simple metering devices help ensure the proper amount of product is used for the job.

• Clean Marina Program
The Parks and Recreation Division staffed harbors will be joining the Clean Marina Program.

• Green Buildings
Small changes to new construction can reap big rewards.

• Growing Not Mowing
Reductions in mowing improve air and water quality and reduce energy consumption.

• Bio-Products Used
Equipments used at in the state park and recreation system will use more bio-based alternatives to reduce dependence on petroleum products.

• Biological Control of Non-Native Species
Ever go green by eating green? That's the concept behind using a small beetle to combat an invasive weed species in Lake Ovid.

• Recycling at Park and Recreation Offices
DNR staff in the field and in the Lansing office are stepping up recycling efforts.

• Biodiesel Fuel Used in Parks and Recreation Equipment
Equipment at Parks and Recreation Division locations is "running green" on an alternative fuel.

• Cleaning Green
Certified "green" cleaners provide clean facilities and protect the surrounding natural areas.

• U.S. DOE Consumer's Guide

• Clean Beaches

• DEQ Pollution Prevention Week

• DEQ Pollution Prevention Outreach

• DLEG Energy Office

• Earth 911

• Michigan Recycling Resources

• Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association

• U.S. Green Building Council

• U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy