Michigan allocates $6.5 million for Keweenaw Peninsula land conservation
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Michigan allocated $45 million in Natural Resources Trust Fund grants to support 75 land acquisition and recreation projects across the state as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget. The funding, which integrates an additional $64 million in matching funds for a total $108.9 million investment, was supported by the state’s long-standing fund financed through oil, gas, and mineral revenue. Notable allocations included $6.5 million for the Department of Natural Resources to acquire 22,650 acres on the Keweenaw Peninsula, alongside significant investments for the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and the Au Sable River watershed. These projects aimed to consolidate state-managed land, protect natural habitats, and enhance public outdoor recreation infrastructure.
Consequences
The consolidation of 22,650 acres on the Keweenaw Peninsula and other acquisitions will increase the total acreage of state-managed land available for public recreation and resource protection. Additionally, the funding of 75 separate projects will facilitate the development of new park facilities, trails, and water access points across various Michigan municipalities.
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