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June 03, 2026
Put down those matches. With fire danger levels extreme across the majority of the Upper Peninsula and very high across the northern Lower Peninsula, Wednesday and Thursday are not the days to burn in Michigan.
Leave yard waste piled for a later day, watch your camp or cooking fire and make sure it is completely out when you’re done. Be careful when using power equipment or off-road vehicles, as heat or sparks can ignite a wildfire.
“Burn permits are closed until we receive sufficient rain to set back fire danger levels,” said Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “Some rain is possible late Thursday night, but we are asking people to be careful going into the weekend.”
The DNR issues burn permits for the northern part of the state. People who live in the southern Lower Peninsula must check with their local fire department or municipality before planning a fire.
Besides low humidity and temperatures reaching into the 80s, gusty winds are expected later Wednesday and into Thursday. Windborne embers from a fire can fly far and wide, spreading fire fast.
In the northern Lower Peninsula, downed wood from the March 2025 ice storm is dry after a year on the ground and presents an extra risk for hotter, faster-burning fire.
“We need everyone’s awareness, vigilance and help in protecting our forests and natural resources,” Rogers said.
Prevent wildfires by using caution when working or playing outdoors:
More fire safety information is available at Michigan.gov/FireManagement.
Contact: Laurie Abel (Lower Peninsula) 517-599-6703, or DNR Incident Coordination Center in Marquette (Upper Peninsula), 906-249-1497
With the school year wrapping up and warmer temperatures setting in, Michigan’s waters are calling. But before you pack your beach bags and head to a state park, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds residents and visitors of two vital beach safety systems that help keep everyone safe while swimming and soaking up the sun.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend, coming up Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.
A 150-pound black bear that wandered into a Mt. Pleasant neighborhood and climbed a tree directly over a white-picket fence was captured and safely relocated to a northern Michigan swamp Tuesday.
Work to remove Roberts Lake Dam in Cheboygan County and replace it with a channel-spanning culvert will begin in August. The new culvert will allow water and debris to pass beneath the road, reconnect aquatic habitat and protect road infrastructure and downstream habitat, as well as prevent a future dam failure event.
With dry weather conditions persisting across the state, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging residents and visitors to use extreme caution with any outdoor activity that could spark a wildfire in the northern Lower Peninsula and throughout the Upper Peninsula.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that seven communities throughout the state will share $4.035 million in Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program funding to improve public access to recreational boating. This year, projects in Benzie, Emmet, Mackinac, Marquette, Ottawa and Sanilac counties were approved for projects that include marina dredging, an engineering study and various site improvements. With each community’s matching funds, these projects represent a collective investment of more than $6.5 million.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will soon offer a public shooting opportunity in Roscommon County, with construction just underway on a new shooting range. Using federal Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration funds, the DNR is building the range on Roscommon State Forest lands located at 10779 West Branch Road in St. Helen. See a map of the location. Construction is expected to be completed in the fall of 2026.
The 2025-26 snowmobile season proved to be one of the best in recent years, because of consistent snowfall, riders out enjoying the trails around the state and an ongoing, successful Michigan Department of Natural Resources statewide safety campaign – Ride Right – that is steadily helping shift snowmobilers’ mindsets when it comes to safely navigating Michigan’s more than 6,300 miles of snowmobile trails.
Have fun, stay safe and take care of the outdoors this Memorial Day holiday weekend!
