Air quality across the state is being affected by wildfire smoke. Before heading outdoors, get information on current conditions and alerts at Michigan.gov/MiAir, and learn about the state’s response to inform and protect the public at Michigan.gov/EGLEWildfireSmoke.
The Department of Natural Resources carefully manages Michigan’s public lands, minerals, forests, waterways, fish and wildlife. Management of these resources generates revenue to fund parks, boating access sites, and habitats and contributes nearly $85 billion annually to Michigan’s economy. Learn more about how the DNR is funded.
The sections below break down the areas of impact.
Michigan state parks draw 38 million visitors each year and are a critical piece of Michigan’s $53 billion tourism industry.
Michigan's outdoor recreation industry contributes $15.1 billion in economic value, supporting 124,965 jobs and providing $6.9 billion in compensation to employees.
The DNR offers approximately $80 million in grant funding annually to local units of government, state agencies and nonprofit partners.
The recreational boating industry generates $11.7 billion in economic impact and supports 45,000 jobs.
The economic activity associated with Michigan’s recreational fishery is at least $3.9 billion and supports nearly 35,400 jobs.
The hunting industry generates $8.9 billion in economic impact and supports 135,579 jobs.
The forest products industry generates $26.5 billion in economic impact and supports 88,275 jobs.
The oil and natural gas industries generate $30.0 billion in economic impact and support 228,000 jobs.
The mining industry generates $3.5 billion in economic impact and supports 31,371 jobs.
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
National Marine Manufacturers Association
Bureau of Economic Analysis/Outdoor Recreation
Economic Impacts of Forest Products
American Petroleum Institute
National Mining Association
American Sportfishing Association
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
Michigan Department of Natural Resources/Grants
