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The DNR is in the process of developing a new general management plan for W. J. Hayes State Park, primarily located in Lenawee County. The process typically takes one year to complete and is in the beginning stages. The project is facilitated by Beckett & Raeder Inc., of Ann Arbor. Public and stakeholder input will be a critical part of the process.
A park's general management plan defines a long-range (10- to 20-year) planning and management strategy to protect and preserve the site’s natural and cultural resources and provide access to land- and water-based public recreation and educational opportunities.
Help guide roadmap for park at Aug. 10 public meeting or via public input survey
Join the DNR at a public meeting Monday, Aug. 10, to learn about and share feedback on a new draft general management plan for the park. The meeting will take place 6-7:30 p.m. at the Addison Fire & EMS Regional Training Center, 16590 US-12 in Cement City. No meeting registration is required.
At the meeting, DNR staff will present an overview of the draft plan, proposed park improvements and the planning process, followed by an opportunity for people to ask questions and provide comments. Additionally, staff will share details of a new Natural Resource Stewardship Plan for the park, identifying targets for conservation and related natural resource management strategies.
Unable to attend the meeting? An online interactive public input survey is also available through Aug. 28 for people to provide feedback.
Visitors, community members and stakeholders shared input via in an online public survey last March. The feedback, along with input from park staff, helped shape the draft plan.
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About the park
W.J. Hayes State Park, one of Michigan’s oldest state parks, is set along Wamplers and Round lakes in the scenic Irish Hills. This region is celebrated for its lush, rolling landscapes and vibrant natural beauty. With modern camping, tiny houses, mini cabins, trails, picnic areas and premium lake access – including a buoyed swimming area, two boating access sites and a fishing pier – the park serves as a premier destination for locals and tourists, particularly during the summer season.
Contact
For more information, email Debbie Jensen, park management plan administrator for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division.
