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Find camping and overnight lodging options, reservation info, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE CAMPING HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Use the button above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Get all your hunting information here, including hunting season dates, rules and regulations, and much more. Use the button above to visit the hunting home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Find ORV license and permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE ORV HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Information on DNR shooting and archery ranges, rules and regulations, resources to get started and more. Use the button above to visit the target shooing and archery home page, or go directly to one of the pages below:
Find snowmobile trail permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE SNOWMOBILE HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket.
Find cross-country ski, ice fishing , snowmobiling info and much more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE WINTER FUN HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE RAM HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Visitor Centers across the state provide education programs, field trips, archery, fishing, trails and much more. Click the box above to see all our locations, or click the individual location below.
We administer grants that enable our local partners to promote the lifestyles we all enjoy by providing recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety. Visit the grants home page by clicking on the button above, or view a specific area of interest below:
Recreational Safety and Hunter Education
Learn about Michigan's diverse range of fish, plants, trees, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. Click the box above to see all species, or click the species group below.
DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR educators provide classroom lessons, field trip opportunities, professional development and experiential programs to teachers around the state. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR forest resources professionals maintain healthy forests, manage wildfire, maintain responsible harvesting certifications and improve wildlife habitat. Click the box above to learn more about Michigan's state forests.
law enforcement, legislation, rules and regulations
All DNR-related boards, committees, and advisory groups
Find seasonal, part-time and full-time job openings with the DNR
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The DNR has recommended 21 projects totaling $14,178,900 for the first round of Spark Grants funding.
View table below for details of the award recommendations. You can sort by any column by toggling the column header, or search for specific information using the search bar.
| Applicant | Proposal Title | County | Grant Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Elk Rapids | Improvements to Rotary Park | Antrim County | $478,100 |
| City of Auburn | Auburn Park Fit & Fun Project | Bay County | $312,400 |
| City of Benton Harbor | Hall Park Restoration Phase I | Berrien County | $958,000 |
| Berrien County | Silver Beach County Park Playground Enhancement | Berrien County | $850,000 |
| City of Albion | McIntosh Park Phase 2 | Calhoun County | $1,000,000 |
| Village of Cassopolis | Stone Lake Waterfront Improvements | Cass County | $1,000,000 |
| City of Sault Ste. Marie | Alford Park Expansion | Chippewa County | $716,600 |
| Village of Vermontville | Village Park Revitalization Project | Eaton County | $362,300 |
| City of Flint | St. John Street Neighborhood Memorial Park/Flint River Trail | Genesee County | $1,000,000 |
| City of Grand Blanc | Physicians Park Playground - "Run for the Playground!" | Genesee County | $379,400 |
| Village of Sebewaing | Sebewaing Main Park Playground Renovation | Huron County | $1,000,000 |
| Lapeer County | Polly Ann Trail | Lapeer County | $287,300 |
| City of Lapeer | Linear Park Pathway Rehab - Rowden Park | Lapeer County | $767,600 |
| City of Morenci | Stephenson Park Reactivation | Lenawee County | $863,500 |
| City of Muskegon | Muskegon Splash Pad Reconstruction | Muskegon County | $250,000 |
| Village of Hersey | Hersey Shared-Use Path | Osceola County | $1,000,000 |
| City of Marlette | Marlette Community Park Improvements | Sanilac County | $393,900 |
| City of Port Huron | 16th & Dove Street Park | St. Clair County | $500,000 |
| Clay Township | Clay Twp Park Playscape | St. Clair County | $584,800 |
| Covert Township | Covert Park Beach & Campground North Boardwalk | Van Buren County | $475,000 |
| City of Trenton | Kennedy Aquatic Center Renewal | Wayne County | $1,000,000 |
