The Department of Natural Resources could improve the way it monitors the use of both general fund and Natural Resources Trust Fund money, but the findings of the financial audit released Wednesday didn’t find the deficiencies resulted in a material weakness.
The report by Auditor General Thomas McTavish, which covered the period of October 1, 2005 [...]
Archive for January, 2009
AUDIT CITES NEED FOR D.N.R. TO BETTER MONITOR FUND USAGE
Posted in DNR, Uncategorized on January 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
MSHDA Announces Grants Totaling Over $3 million to Support Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Efforts and Legal Assistance Funding
Posted in MSHDA, Uncategorized on January 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Contact: Mary Lou Keenon
Communications Office
Telephone: 517/373-0011
Grant provides much-needed boost to Michigan’s homeowners in danger of foreclosure
LANSING – Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Executive Director Keith Molin today announced that the Authority has received contingent awards in the amount of $2,451,750 to [...]
Ferris Officials Report Increase in Spring Enrollment
Posted in Ferris State University, Uncategorized on January 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
BIG RAPIDS – As the new year begins so do spring semester classes at Ferris State University, where officials are reporting spring enrollment figures remain healthy.
The fastest-growing public university in Michigan, Ferris officials report there are 12,687 students enrolled systemwide. With 280 more students attending classes in Spring 2009 over 2008, this translates into a [...]
Grant Creates Community Partnership
Posted in Ferris State University, Uncategorized on January 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
BIG RAPIDS – Ferris State University was awarded one of five grants designed to build community partnerships promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use. The $24,896 grant partners Ferris with the city of Big Rapids, DTE Energy, Mecosta County, Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce and Mid Michigan Community Action Agency.
The grant is funded by [...]
New 2009 state transportation map features Michigan’s scenic roadside parks and turnouts
Posted in MDOT, Uncategorized on January 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Contact: Janet Foran, MDOT Office of Communications, 517-335-7176
Agency: Transportation
January 22, 2009 – – Michigan’s scenic roadside parks and turnouts are featured in the newest edition of the state transportation map, which is now available at Travel Michigan Welcome Centers and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) offices.
The 2009 map features a unique variety of [...]
‘GO-Get Outdoors’ for Lantern Lit Cross-Country Ski Evening at Cheboygan State Park Feb. 14
Posted in DNR, Uncategorized on January 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Contact: Paul Koszegi 231-627-2811
Agency: Natural Resources
Jan. 26, 2009
Cheboygan State Park will hold a “GO-Get Outdoors” lantern lit cross-country ski evening on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. From the park trailhead off Suffern Road, skiers will find approximately one and a half miles of groomed and track-set trails lit by lantern [...]
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILLS FOR LIGHT RAIL IN DETROIT
Posted in MDOT, Uncategorized on January 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A package of bills authorizing a privately-constructed 3.4-mile light rail line in
Detroit has been signed by Governor Jennifer Granholm. The bills allow some $100 million in contributions from philanthropists to be used for building the line along Woodward Avenue, connected sporting and cultural venues.
The system’s operating funds would come from government sources.
Volunteers needed to help run state parks, and camp for free.
Posted in DNR, Uncategorized on January 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Are you looking for something to keep you busy this summer without spending a lot of money?
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering free camping for outdoor lovers who volunteer as campground hosts at Michigan state parks or forest campgrounds.
There are only a few stipulations.
You have to be at least 18 years old, be [...]
‘Green initiatives’ on tap for state parks
Posted in DNR, Uncategorized on January 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan’s state parks soon may become greener than ever.
A new draft strategic plan for the Parks and Recreation Division of the state Department of Natural Resources includes a laundry list of “green initiatives” to be adopted by all state parks. Local state parks will expand recycling programs, use energy-saving light fixtures and [...]
Communities working to connect trails
Posted in MDOT, Uncategorized on January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Lansing portion of system mostly done, but work remains
Winter has lowered an iron curtain over our running lives, and the economy around these parts is dismal. All things considered, life in early January can be quite depressing, so it’s good to have something positive to focus on.
Consider, for example, all of the great things that [...]
