Grand Vision Natural Resources Network Mtg April 30...and Other News

[Andy Knott]

Dear Natural Resources Network Members,

 

The next meeting of the Network will be Tuesday, April 30 from 9:00 to 11:00 in the Steelcase Room at the Chamber of Commerce, 202 E. Grandview Parkway.  The April 17 meeting is canceled. 

 

Before the meeting you will receive additional  information from Freya Bradford of NorthSky Nonprofit Network that will summarize our goal setting work from the last meeting, as well as ask you to complete an online survey to prepare us all for the April 30 meeting.

 

Also , below are two e-mails you might be interested in.  The first is a notice for  DNR’s Land Management Plan open houses, with the Traverse City open house scheduled for April 15.  The second is regarding the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments’ Input Expos for their HUD Sustainability grant, which we have discussed at Network meetings in the past.  The Expos will be held around the region between April 22 and April 30; a flyer is  attached.  

 

Thank you and take care,

Andy   

 

 

Andy Knott

Executive Director

The Watershed Center ~ Grand Traverse Bay

13272 South West Bay Shore Drive

Traverse City, MI 49684

voice: 231.935.1514, ext 1

fax: 231.935.3829

e-mail: akn...@gtbay.org

web: www.gtbay.org

 

 

 

From: Benzie County Chamber of Commerce <cha...@benzie.org>
Reply-To: "cha...@benzie.org" <cha...@benzie.org>
Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 6:30 AM
To: Kimberly Pontius <k...@taar.com>
Subject: DNR Seeks Public Input on Draft Land Management Plan

 

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DNR seeks public input on Draft Land Management Plan at Regional Open Houses      A series of informational open houses is planned to give Michiganders an opportunity to provide input on a draft land management plan developed by the Department of Natural Resources with the assistance of an advisory group.    The plan, which outlines a strategy for DNR-managed public lands, is a requirement under a law signed by Gov. Rick Snyder last year that capped how much land the DNR can acquire for public use.      The draft land use strategy calls for improved access on DNR-managed public lands and, for the first time, sets a standard for public access to the Great Lakes and rivers. The draft plan also includes a new strategy for the possible disposal of approximately 250,000 acres of DNR-managed public lands and promotes increased opportunities in southern Michigan. The plan also discusses objectives to grow Michigan's natural resources-based economy through the use of DNR-managed public lands. The DNR will seek additional regional input during the plan process.     "The use and enjoyment of public land for not only recreation, but for natural resources-based businesses, is the focus of this land strategy," said DNR Director Keith Creagh. "This draft plan lays out a coherent and complete strategy with an eye to the immediate future, but also remains adaptable to meet emerging trends and shifts in land use and ownership. We welcome further public input on the plan." The regional meetings are planned for; (6-8pm all locations) * Tuesday, April 9, at Lookout Lodge, 1712 Scott Lake Road, Waterford * Wednesday, April 10, at Burnham Brook Community Center, 200 W Michigan Ave., Battle Creek * Thursday, April 11, at Redding Township Hall, 8391 W. Temple Drive, Harrison   * Monday, April 15, at East Bay Township Hall, 1965 3 Mile Road North, Traverse City * Tuesday, April 16, at Livingston Township Hall, 3218 N. Old 27, Gaylord   * Wednesday, April 17, Peter White Rm -Don H. Bottum University Center, Northern Michigan University, Marquette * Thursday, April 18, Little Bear East Arena, 275 Marquette St., St. Ignace * Monday, April 22, Michigan Department of Transportation's Grand Rapids Transportation Service Center, 2660 Leonard St. NE, Grand Rapids * Thursday, April 25, Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center, 100 Center Ave., Bay City   At the meetings, DNR staff will give a brief overview of the plan and then ask the public to join them in small group discussions on various aspects of the plan to gather feedback. Other options for public feedback will also be available at the meeting, including sending comments via email to DNRla...@michigan.gov The draft plan and supporting documents will be available on the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnr in early April for public review and comment. ________________________________________   The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr     This information is being provided to you, as a valued member of the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: Michelle Foster [mailto:michell...@nwm.cog.mi.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 10:01 AM
To: jvi...@grandtraverse.org
Subject: Framework for our Future: Input Expos

 

As an engaged community member, I thought that you would be pleased to know about the following:

 

Please see the attached flyer regarding the upcoming Input Expos, which will be held April 22-30 in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, and Wexford Counties (see flyer for dates and locations). These open house style events are great opportunities for community members to learn more about housing, transportation, energy, and land use – and to share ideas, strategies, and solutions through a variety of activities and discussions.

 

Public input, comments, and ideas will be used in the development of Framework for our Future: Tools and Strategies for Supporting the Grand Vision. More information on the Framework for our Future project, and online RSVPs for the events, are available online at www.nwm.org/framework. You can also submit input via www.letsdecidehow.org.

 

Please pass this along to your networks, and we hope to see you at the Input Expos!

 

 

Michelle Foster

Regional Planner

NWMCOG

600 E. Front St

PO Box 506

Traverse City, MI 49684

 

231-929-5039