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Newswire: 2008 | 2007


 2008: August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January
  August
   •  21 - P. J. Hoffmaster State Park Hosting 15th Annual Sportsmen for Youth Day on Sept. 6
   •  21 - Seven Lakes State Park Hosting 'GO-Get Outdoors' Camper Survivor Weekend Sept. 6-7
   •  21 - Sleepy Hollow State Park to Hold Dedication Ceremony for Playground
   •  19 - DNR Seeks Public Comment on Calkins Bridge Dam on Kalamazoo River
   •  19 - DNR Hosts Open Houses in Sault Forest Management Unit on Sept. 16 and 18
   •  19 - DNR Seeks Input Into Upper Peninsula Forest Planning Process
   •  19 - NRC Approves Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations
   •  19 - Golden Memory Dance at Van Riper State Park on Sept. 6
   •  18 - DNR Director Authorizes Land Purchase to Add to Sterling State Park
   •  18 - DNR Director Authorizes Acquisition of Property Near Bay City State Recreation Area
   •  18 - DNR Reminds Anglers About Bait Restrictions
   •  18 - Crossbow Permit Changes Adopted by Natural Resources Commission
   •  18 - DNR Hosts Open House in Baraga Forest Management Unit Sept. 9
   •  18 - DNR Hosts Open House in Escanaba Forest Management Unit Sept. 17
   •  14 - Bergland Boat Access Site Closes Temporarily on Aug. 18 for Railroad Track Construction
   •  14 - Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Hosting Hunter Harvest Festival Sept. 5-7
   •  14 - Pontiac Lake Recreation Area Hosting an East vs. West Campground 'GO-Get Outdoors Summer Olympics' Event Labor Day Weekend
   •  14 - DNR Reminds Hunters that Private Land Antlerless Licenses Go on Sale in September
   •  14 - DEQ Announces New Division Chiefs
   •  14 - Eastern Upper Peninsula Wildlife Staff to Meet with Public
   •  13 - MI Department of Agriculture Alerts Veterinarians about Canine Brucellosis
   •  13 - Harrisville State Park Hosting Second Annual Hunter Education Weekend Sept. 13-14
   •  13 - Michigan-Out-of-Doors Goes Green at Traverse City State Park Labor Day Weekend
   •  13 - DNR Hosts Open House in Roscommon Forest Management Unit on Sept. 10
   •  13 - Hartwick Pines State Park Hosts Annual Black Iron Days
   •  12 - Forest Stewardship Outreach and Education Grants Available
   •  12 - DNR Reminds Hunters of September Antlerless Deer Season
   •  11 - Antlerless Deer License Application Period Ends Aug. 15
   •  11 - Natural Resources Commission to Meet Aug. 14 in Lansing
   •  11 - Rededication Ceremony of Historic Sessions Schoolhouse Set for Aug. 19 at Ionia State Recreation Area
   •  11 - DNR Offers Women's Fly Fishing for Chinook Salmon Workshop Sept. 12-14
   •  11 - Two Hearted River Foot Bridge Temporarily Closed for Repairs
   •  11 - Four Appointed to Water Resources Advisory Council
   •  08 - Honee Bear Canning Selected as "2007 Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year"
   •  08 - DNR Confirms Birds Positive with Type E Botulism in Mason County
   •  07 - Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Houghton County
   •  07 - Michigan Wine Competition Results Announced: Overall Quality of the Wines is Noteworthy
   •  07 - Crossbow Permit Changes to be Considered by Natural Resources Commission on Aug. 14
   •  07 - Indian Lake State Park Hosting the 75th Anniversary of the Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps
   •  07 - Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center Announces August Programs
   •  07 - Construction Scheduled for Thumb and Mullett Lake Access Sites
   •  06 - Media Advisory: Wal-Mart, Naturipe Farms, and the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture To Create "World's Largest Blueberry Display"
   •  06 - Cheboygan Dam Plunge Pool Scheduled for Refilling on Aug. 11
   •  06 - DNR Invites Public to Discuss Regional Bear Issues at Northern Michigan Meetings
   •  06 - Holland State Park Hosting a Powerlifting Event on Aug. 16
   •  06 - DEQ Receives National Recognition for Effective Permitting Program
   •  06 - Crooked River (Alanson) Lock Will Close for 24 Hours on Aug. 11
   •  06 - Copper Harbor Marina Fuel Supply Problem Resolved
   •  05 - Upper Peninsula Citizen Advisory Councils Set First Meetings
   •  05 - VHS Poster Available to Download on DNR Web Site
   •  04 - Hartwick Pines State Park Hosts 11th Annual Forest Fest
   •  04 - DNR Names Dr. Russ Mason as New Wildlife Division Chief
   •  04 - DNR Firefighters Assist Western States Battling Wildfires
   •  04 - Special Deer Hunts for Youth and Hunters With Disabilities Set for Fall
   •  01 - Permits Issued for Vreba-Hoff Dairies
  July
   •  31 - Neighborhood Environmental Partners Program Gold Award Winners Announced
   •  31 - MEDIA ADVISORY: Wine Experts to Gather in East Lansing for Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition
   •  31 - New Report Outlines Progress Made Preventing Sewer Overflows
   •  31 - Holland State Park Hosting Live Animal Program Aug. 14
   •  31 - Rifle and Pistol Ranges at Island Lake State Recreation Area Now Open
   •  30 - Cilantro Recalled from Foodservice Marketplace For Possible Contamination from Salmonella
   •  30 - FDA Extends Consumer Warning on Serrano Peppers from Mexico
   •  30 - 'GO-Get Outdoors' for a 5K Run/Walk at Newaygo State Park on Aug. 9
   •  30 - First Beneficial Use Impairment Removed in the Saginaw Bay/River Area of Concern
   •  30 - Historic Sessions School House Re-Opens at Ionia State Recreation Area
   •  30 - DNR Invites Public to Discuss Regional Bear Issues at Upper Peninsula Meetings
   •  30 - Reserved Waterfowl Hunt Applications May Be Submitted Starting Aug. 1
   •  29 - Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
   •  28 - Settlement Reached with Graceland Fruit and Bonney Bros. Pumping Company
   •  28 - Tahquamenon Falls State Park Hosts Smokey Bear Day on Aug. 2
   •  28 - August 7 Community Meeting on Dow Corrective Action Work
   •  25 - U.S. Grown Jalapeņo and Serrano Peppers Not Connected to Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak
   •  25 - Crooked River (Alanson) Lock in Cheboygan Re-Opens at Noon
   •  24 - Road Construction Project Impacts Facilities, Access at Island Lake State Recreation Area
   •  24 - Pinckney Recreation Area Offers New 'GO-Get Outdoors' Camper Cabin
   •  24 - Historical Photo Exhibit at Twin Lakes State Park Aug. 1-3
   •  24 - Wilderness State Park Adds Upgrades to Rustic Cabins
   •  24 - Tomahawk C Loop Motorcycle Trail in Cheboygan County Temporarily Rerouted
   •  23 - MDA Issues Warning Regarding Raw Jalapeno Peppers: Ongoing federal investigation links jalapenos to Salmonella outbreak
   •  23 - Citizens Committee for Michigan State Parks to Meet July 30 at Rifle River Recreation Area
   •  23 - Pigeon River Bridge Collapses in River
   •  23 - New Federal Funds Available for Wildlife Habitat
   •  23 - Indian Lake State Park Hosting a Variety of 'GO-Get Outdoors' Activities in August
   •  22 - Michigan Ag Commission Honors Agri-business Entrepreneurs: Agri-business entrepreneurs are a growing segment of state's economy
   •  22 - Agriculture leaders seek public comments on agricultural management practices
   •  22 - 2008 Fall Turkey Application Deadline Approaching
   •  22 - Eddy Discover Center Offers Nature Programs in August
   •  22 - Volunteers Needed for Stewardship Workdays in Southeastern Michigan
   •  22 - Carl T. Johnson Hunting & Fishing Center in Cadillac Offers Outdoor Recreation Programs in August
   •  21 - DNR Invites Public to Discuss Regional Bear Issues
   •  21 - DNR Seeks Input into Planning Process for State Forests
   •  21 - Hoeft State Park Introduces 'Yoga on the Beach' on Aug. 1
   •  21 - Sleepy Hollow State Park Partners with the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department to Offer Outdoor Recreation Experiences
   •  21 - Combined Effort Leads to Completion of Scrap Tire Cleanup in Mecosta County
   •  18 - Consumer Warning Lifted For Certain Fresh Tomatoes: Advisory still in effect for raw jalapeņo, serrano peppers
   •  18 - Hunters Reminded to Make Only One Application for Antlerless Deer Licenses
   •  17 - Holland State Park Hosting Star Gazing Program July 25
   •  17 - DNR Hosts Open Houses in Pigeon River Country Forest Management Unit
   •  17 - Great Lakes Visitor Center Plans 'Christmas in July Week'
   •  17 - Renovations to Begin at VanEtten Lake State Forest Campground
   •  17 - Crooked River (Alanson) Lock in Cheboygan Requires Temporary Closure
   •  16 - Implementing Ag Tourism Recommendations Aids Local Economies
   •  16 - Researchers from Lake Superior State University will be on the Paint River in Iron County
   •  16 - DNR Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Offers U.P. Salmon Fishing Workshop
   •  16 - Tomahawk Creek Flooding State Forest Campground to Undergo Renovations
   •  16 - Wilderness State Park Creates Partnership to Offer Outfitter Services
   •  15 - DEQ Laboratory Receives Award
   •  15 - Rifle and Pistol Ranges at Island Lake State Recreation Area Closing for Repairs
   •  15 - Antlerless Deer Permits On Sale Starting Today
   •  15 - Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Music Festival Set For Aug. 22-24
   •  15 - DNR Announces Community Forestry Grants Available
   •  14 - Programs on the Civilian Conservation Corps Planned for North Higgins Lake and Young State Parks
   •  14 - P.H. Hoeft State Park Will Hosts Volleyball Tournaments on July 26 and Aug. 9
   •  14 - Porcupine Mountains Hosts Special Program on the Ojibwe Culture and Way of Life
   •  14 - Eddy Discover Center Offers Nature Programs in July
   •  11 - State Confirms Nineteen Cases Related to Nationwide Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak
   •  11 - DNR Recognizes Citizens of Luce County As Partners in Conservation for Support during 2007 Wildfire
   •  11 - Friends of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Named DNR Partner in Conservation
   •  10 - 10 Grants Awarded Across Michigan to Revitalize Local Waterfronts
   •  10 - Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
   •  10 - Wilson State Park to Celebrate Christmas in July
   •  10 - DNR Offers Program for Women Who Want to Learn Shotgun Skills
   •  10 - Interlochen State Park Celebrates Christmas in July With Events July 26
   •  09 - Select Michigan and Associated Food & Petroleum Dealers launch "Buy Local, Eat Fresh": Program targets Nine Detroit and one Pontiac neighborhoods to advance benefits of selecting Michigan fresh, local fruits and vegetables
   •  09 - Michigan Shines in the Limelight of Rising Interest in Riesling
   •  09 - Governor Granholm Signs Legislation Creating Historic New Protections for Great Lakes
   •  08 - Antlerless Deer Hunting License Application Period Begins July 15
   •  08 - Otter Lake Boating Access Site Closes Temporarily for Construction
   •  08 - Errors Noted in 2008 Michigan Antlerless Deer Hunting Guide
   •  08 - Granholm Says GM's Installation of Uni-Solar Panels Shows Michigan's Leadership in Solar Energy
   •  07 - Musketawa State Trail Designated National Recreation Trail
   •  07 - Silver Creek Pathway in Lake County Reopened
   •  03 - Nebraska Firm Expands Recall of Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
   •  03 - Three Arrested in Lapeer County for Racketeering and Money Laundering
   •  02 - Maybury State Park Hosts 'GO-Get Outdoors' History Hikes
   •  02 - Madison Heights Medical Office Goes "Green" with DEQ Help
   •  02 - Public Meeting Scheduled for
'Idlewild Transformation Initiative' July 22
   •  02 - DNR Reminds Public How to Reduce Conflicts with Black Bears
   •  02 - Indian Lake State Park Celebrates Christmas in July
   •  02 - New Camper Cabin Now Available at Waterloo Recreation Area
   •  01 - Environmental Assurance Program Verifies Local Cass County Farm
   •  01 - MDA Podcast: Food Safety over the Fourth
   •  01 - Permit for New CAFO Denied
   •  01 - 'GO-Get Outdoors' Holly Days at Hayes State Park
   •  01 - Antlerless Deer License Quotas To Be Set at July NRC Meeting
   •  01 - Wolf Lake Hatchery Hosts Annual Fish Festival
   •  01 - Hartwick Pines State Park Hosts Annual Wood Shaving Days
  June
   •  30 - NEBRASKA FIRM RECALLS BEEF PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE E. COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION
   •  30 - DEQ Challenges EPA Air Quality Redesignation
   •  30 - Bay City State Recreation Area Hosts 13th Annual Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival
   •  30 - Black River Assessment Public Meetings Set
   •  30 - Natural Resources Commission to Meet July 10 in Munising
   •  27 - Bear Hunting Licenses Still Available for Western U.P. Management Units
   •  26 - Homeowners Read Fertilizer Labels Carefully When Treating Lawns
   •  26 - Farm Service Agency Designates 60 Michigan Counties as Agriculture Disaster Areas: Decision Allows Farmers to Receive Emergency Farm Loans
   •  26 - Celebrate Independence Day with Food Safety
   •  26 - DNR Investigates Fish Kill on Pigeon River
   •  26 - DNR Seeks Information in Wolf Poaching Case
   •  26 - Construction at Four Lower Peninsula Access Sites Begins in July
   •  25 - OHIO FIRM RECALLS GROUND BEEF PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE E. COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION
   •  25 - Great Lakes Tissue Company Reaches Settlement with State
   •  25 - Brighton State Recreation Area Hosts 'GO-Get Outdoors' Chainsaw Carving Demonstration July 5
   •  25 - Seven Lakes State Park Closes Dickinson Boat Ramp for Construction
   •  24 - Michigan's Many E. coli Cases Linked to Ground Beef: Most cases report purchasing and consuming ground beef from Kroger
   •  24 - Governor Granholm's Letter to Agriculture Secretary Edward T. Schafer Requesting Federal Disaster Relief, June 2008
   •  23 - Wojtala Elected President of the Association of Food and Drug Officials
   •  23 - DNR and Tower Kleber Limited Partnership Announce Groundbreaking for Black River Streamside Lake Sturgeon Rearing Facility
   •  23 - Fall Wild Turkey Season Application Period Begins July 1
   •  23 - Volunteers Needed for Stewardship Workdays in Southeast Michigan
   •  23 - DNR Reopens State Forest Campground and Trails in Lake and Osceola Counties
   •  20 - Decision Reached on Permit for Marathon Oil Refinery
   •  20 - West Mullett Lake Snowmobile Trail Public Comment Meeting Scheduled for June 28
   •  20 - DEQ Breaks Ground on New "Green" Bay City District Office
   •  20 - 2008 Bear Hunt Drawing Results Available Online June 30
   •  20 - MacMullan Conference Center Announces Openings for Event Bookings
   •  19 - Ionia State Recreation Area Hosts Horseback-Riding Event to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
   •  18 - Consumers reminded to use caution when applying insect repellents: Insect repellents containing DEET can be harmful to children when used improperly
   •  18 - Wojtala Elected President of the Association of Food and Drug Officials
   •  18 - Storm Damage Temporarily Closes State Forest Campground and Trails in Lake and Osceola Counties
   •  18 - New Partnerships at Mitchell State Park Benefit Campers
   •  18 - Bay City State Recreation Area Hosts "Message from the Marsh"
   •  18 - Michigan Resident Receives National Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor of the Year Recognition
   •  17 - Ludington State Park Reopens
   •  17 - Wellhead Protection Grants Awarded
   •  17 - DNR Offers Kayaking Workshop for Women
   •  17 - Twin Lakes State Park Continues Partnerships With Local Businesses to Benefit Campers
   •  17 - DEQ Hosts 'Saginaw Bay Phragmites Awareness Day' on June 20th
   •  16 - Anglers Can Help Slow the Spread of Fish Disease
   •  16 - Probable Cougar Tracks Found in Delta County
   •  16 - Michigan Outdoor Recreational Safety Weekend Slated for July 19-20 in Davison
   •  13 - Michigan-Grown Tomatoes Declared Safe to Eat by FDA
   •  13 - DNR Temporarily Closes Ludington State Park Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding

   •  12 - DNR and The Nature Conservancy Finalize Easement for More Than 36,000 Acres in U.P.
   •  06 - DNR Reminds Grads to Keep Water Safety in Mind While Celebrating
   •  06 - Lt. Jane Gordon Named Conservation Officer of the Year By Safari Club International - Michigan Chapter
   •  06 - Governor Proclaims Water Week in Michigan
   •  06 - DEQ and Muskegon County Reach Settlement Agreement over Water Violations
   •  06 - Brian Roell Named Wildlife Biologist of the Year By Safari Club International's Michigan Chapter
   •  06 - DNR to Proceed With Acquisition of Land Adjacent to Muskegon State Park
   •  06 - DNR Hosts Event to Highlight Advances in Accessibility Equipment for Outdoor Recreation
   •  05 - Cheboygan State Park Hosting Duncan Bay Day on June 21
   •  05 - Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park Plans June 'GO-Get Outdoors' Events
   •  04 - GO-Get Outdoors at Five Southeast Michigan State Parks to Enjoy Free Fishing Weekend Activities
   •  04 - DNR Fisheries Division Releases Management Updates for Waters in Southwest Michigan
   •  03 - NRC Considering Deer Regulation Changes Thursday
   •  03 - Eddy Discovery Center Announces June Nature Programs
   •  02 - Harrisville State Park Holding 'GO-Get Outdoors' Explorer Guide Weekend on June 21-22
   •  02 - DNR Announces New Chief of Law Enforcement Division
  May
   •  30 - Thunder Valley Equestrian Trail Hosts National Trails Day Observance June 7
   •  30 - DNR Reminds Anglers of Closed Fishing Status on Upper Black River Until June 15
   •  29 - MI Dept. of Agriculture Participates in Nationwide Emerald Ash Borer Trapping Program: Purple traps will be hung throughout the Upper Peninsula
   •  29 - Michigan Promotes "Clean Boats Every Day" Initiative
   •  29 - Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
   •  29 - Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend Slated for June 7-8
   •  29 - Bay City State Recreation Area Hosting 14th Annual Free Fishing Festival
   •  29 - North Central State Trail Dedication Ceremony Planned for June 7
   •  29 - DEQ Grant Moves Redevelopment Project Forward in Cadillac
   •  28 - Environmental Assurance Program Verifies First Greenhouse: Kalamazoo County operation recognized by program
   •  28 - Waterloo Recreation Area Celebrates Free Fishing Weekend June 7
   •  28 - Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center Hosts Free Catch-And-Release Fishing Program
   •  28 - DNR Seeks Public Input on Revision of Michigan Threatened and Endangered Species List
   •  28 - DEQ Director to Host Public Forum on Climate Change in Grand Rapids
   •  28 - Second Annual Port Austin State Harbor Festival Slated for June 7
   •  28 - DeTour State Harbor Hosting Fishing Tackle Swap Meet on June 8
   •  28 - Baraga State Park Hosting Free Fishing Pond for Kids on June 7
   •  27 - South Higgins Lake State Park Hosting Classic Cars, Boat and RV Shows in June
   •  27 - Water Quality Monitoring Grants Awarded
   •  27 - Four State Forest Campgrounds Closed for Well Repairs
   •  27 - Indian Lake State Park Offering Special Programs for Free Fishing Weekend June 7-8
   •  27 - Mears State Park to Host 'GO-Get Outdoors' Safety Awareness Day June 7
   •  27 - Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board Sub-Committee on Criteria Review to Hold Meeting June 4
   •  27 - Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground Reopens
   •  27 - Mackinac Island State Harbor and Cheboygan Lock are Open
   •  23 - Reminder to Michigan Travelers: it's Illegal to Move Firewood: Violators face up to $250k in fines and jail time
   •  23 - EPA orders Scotts to stop sales of two more pesticides with false or misleading labels
   •  21 - New 'Green' Campground Toilet/Shower Building Now Open to Campers at Grand Haven State Park
   •  21 - Tawas Point State Park Looking for Lighthouse Keepers
   •  21 - DNR Reminds Citizens That Fire Danger is High This Weekend
   •  20 - Leave Wildlife in the Wild: Citizens Urged to Not Handle or Adopt Young Wildlife
   •  20 - Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center Announces Summer Program Schedule
   •  20 - DNR Offers Fly Fishing Workshop for Women
   •  20 - Volunteers Needed for June Stewardship Workdays in Southeastern Michigan
   •  19 - Grindstone City Boating Access Site Temporarily Closes for Dredging
   •  19 - Reward Offered for Information in Bald Eagle Shooting Case in Menominee County
   •  19 - Harrisville State Park Offers Unique 'GO-Get Outdoors' Discovery Event
   •  19 - Wilderness Visitor Center at Porkies Offers Nature Programs This Weekend
   •  16 - Fort Wilkins Historic State Park Hosts Memorial Day Ceremony
   •  15 - Governor Granholm Declares EAB Awareness Week: Michigan working to stop spread of Emerald Ash Borer in U.S.
   •  14 - Renewable Fuels Commission Tackles Food Vs. Fuel Debate: Need for supply and production inventory, challenges discussed
   •  14 - Michigan Agriculture Industry Continues to Generously Support Local Food Banks: Food donated through the Michigan Agricultural Surplus System feeds hungry Michigan families
   •  14 - Lakeport State Park Opens a Camper Cabin
   •  14 - Guidelines for Handling Birds With Suspected Cases of Botulism Announced
   •  14 - Van Buren State Park Hosts 'GO-Get Outdoors' 5K Run/Walk and Volleyball Tournament
   •  14 - Coguaiak Prairie Planting at Fort Custer Recreation Area on May 31
   •  13 - DNR Announces Reopening of All State Forest Campgrounds
   •  13 - DNR Reminds Residents to Give Mute Swans Space
   •  12 - Citizens Committee for Michigan State Parks to Meet May 28 at P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
   •  12 - Wildlife Regulation Changes Approved at May NRC Meeting
   •  12 - Updated Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan Adopted at NRC Meeting
   •  12 - DNR Offers Sale of State-Owned Land from Land Review Project
   •  09 - DNR Director Signs Land Use Order to Regulate Pigeon River Country State Forest
   •  09 - Land Use Order Approved to Designate Certain Trails Motorcycle-Only
   •  09 - Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas Offering Free Camper Storage to Save on Fuel
   •  09 - Portion of Trail Temporarily Closed in Ontonagon County
   •  08 - DEQ Director to Participate in Public Meetings on Climate Change
   •  07 - Michigan Volunteer River, Stream, and Creek Cleanup Grant Awards Announced
   •  06 - Pseudorabies Identified in Swine on a Michigan Game Ranch: Michigan State Ag Dept. takes action to protect swine industry
   •  06 - DEQ Resolves Violations with the Village of Kingston
   •  06 - Tahquamenon Falls State Park Hosts Fishing Tournament on May 15-17
   •  06 - DNR Coolwater Fish Production Strategy for 2008 Announced
   •  05 - Renewable Fuels Commission Meeting Notice: Commission to discuss bio-energy initiatives, recommendations
   •  05 - 2008 Elk and Bear Hunting Application Period Now Open
   •  05 - Brimley State Park to Host Two 'GO-Get Outdoors' Wood Carving Days
   •  05 - Bewabic State Park Hosts a 'GO-Get Outdoors' Explore the Outdoors Event
   •  05 - Water Quality Monitoring Grants Awarded
   •  05 - May 7 Community Meeting on Dow Corrective Action Work
   •  05 - Sugar Island and Lake George Channel Public Symposium
   •  02 - Select Michigan for a Perfect Mother's Day Brunch: Michigan recipes and gift ideas for Mom
   •  01 - 2008 Michigan Farm Market Directory Now Available
   •  01 - Waterloo Recreation Area and Larry's RV Partner to Promote a 'GO-Get Outdoors' Event on May 14-18
   •  01 - Native Prairie Planting Planned at Waterloo Recreation Area
   •  01 - DEQ and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Update Status of Saginaw River Navigational Dredging Project
   •  01 - Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Resident Program Winners Announced
   •  01 - DEQ Air Quality Monitoring Document Available for Public Comment
   •  01 - Michigan's Rules for Hydrogen Storage Go into Effect
  April
   •  30 - Silver Lake State Park Hosts the Spring Mount Baldy Hill Climb May 11
   •  30 - Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
   •  29 - Consumers Should Take Precautions When Buying Plants Off The Internet
   •  29 - Volunteer Sturgeon Patrol Starts on Black River
   •  29 - DNR Seeks Input on Requests for Changes in Salmon Daily Bag Limits
   •  29 - DNR Considers Increase in Lines Allowed for Fishing
   •  28 - Michigan Food Companies Featured in Select Michigan Pavilion at Retail Food Industry Trade Show
   •  28 - DEQ Hosting Public Hearing Regarding Marathon Oil Refinery
   •  28 - 14 Grants Awarded Across Michigan to Restore and Protect Water Quality
   •  25 - Grayling Area Wildfire Nearly Contained
   •  25 - Cheboygan Lock Requires Temporary Closure May 5-14
   •  25 - Tree Planting Event in Kalkaska Planned for Sunday
   •  25 - Air Quality Awareness Week is April 28 - May 2
   •  24 - Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Visitor Center Hosts Special Programs this Spring
   •  24 - DEQ Resolves Water Quality Issues at Large Midland County Dairy
   •  23 - MI Dept. of Agriculture Conducts Annual Operation SAFE Fly-In Protecting environment, human health
   •  23 - Trout Season Opens on Type 1 and Type 2 Streams Statewide April 26
   •  23 - Wetland Services Available from the DEQ
   •  23 - Brighton Recreation Area Friends Group Holding Tack Sale May 3
   •  22 - Michigan's Agriculture Industry Partnership Helps Offset Carbon Emissions: Michigan landowners sell 30,000 metric tons of carbon credits
   •  22 - Hayes State Park Hosts a 'GO-Get Outdoors' Earth Day/Birthday Celebration
   •  22 - Volunteers Needed for Stewardship Workdays in Southern Michigan in May
   •  22 - Van Riper State Park Opens a New Rustic Campground
   •  21 - Herp Atlas Project Seeks Amphibian and Reptile Observations
   •  21 - Two Meetings Planned in Upper Peninsula to Form Citizens Advisory Councils
   •  21 - Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center Announces Programs for May
   •  21 - State Arbor Day Celebration Planned for April 25
   •  21 - DEQ To Host Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration
   •  18 - DEQ Announces Earth Day Poster Contest Winners
   •  18 - DEQ Director Congratulates "Green" Building Design Students
   •  17 - DNR Participates in Stewardship Network's 'Garlic Mustard Challenge'
   •  16 - MI Dept. of Agriculture Outlines Changes to Pesticide Regulation 637: New regulations have immediate effect
   •  16 - Governor Granholm, MDA, Continue to Work to Protect Consumers at the Pump: As prices rise, state officials are stepping up inspection efforts
   •  16 - Michigan apple producers vote to continue marketing program
   •  16 - Tips for National Tire Safety Week
   •  16 - Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Holding Earth Day Event April 26
   •  16 - Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center Hosts Annual Youth Fishing Clinic
   •  16 - Sleepy Hollow State Park Hosts a 'GO-Get Outdoors' Heritage Plow Day
   •  16 - Waterloo Recreation Area Hosts a 'GO-Get Outdoors' Pre-1840s Rendezvous at Portage Lake
   •  15 - Department of Natural Resources Visitor Centers Gearing Up For Earth Day, No Child Left Inside Activities
   •  15 - DNR Reminds Citizens That Spring Wildfire Season Has Begun
   •  15 - DNR Completes Michigan State Forest Management Plan
   •  15 - Brighton State Recreation Area Hosts a 'GO-Get Outdoors' Spring Fling on May 4
   •  14 - Falcon Enthusiast David Hogan Named Partner in Conservation by DNR
   •  14 - 2008 Elk Season Dates and Quotas Set by NRC
   •  14 - DEQ Hosting Information Open House Regarding Marathon Oil Refinery
   •  14 - Apply for a Michigan Bear Hunting License from May 1-June 1
   •  11 - NRC Reviews, DNR Director Recommends Land Consolidation Proposal for the Final 12 Counties
   •  10 - DNR's U.P. Pocket Park Open for Season
   •  10 - Harrisville State Park Offers Camper Discounts at Local Businesses in 2008
   •  09 - Governor Proclaims April As Agricultural Security Month: Proclamation highlights role farmers play in protecting state's food supply
   •  09 - Chef's Challenge Celebrates Spring Season and Fine Michigan Cuisine
   •  09 - Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Offers Hiking to Honor 'No Child Left Inside' Days
   •  09 - DNR Offers Fly Fishing Workshop for Women
   •  09 - 2008 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference
   •  08 - Workshops Planned on Lake Huron Regional Fishery Issues
   •  08 - Draft Ontonagon River Assessment Released for Public Review
   •  08 - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, DNR Promote Children and the Outdoors
   •  08 - Department of Environmental Quality Awards Funding for Scrap Tire Market Development
   •  07 - Public Open House Scheduled to Review Plans for the Bergland Dock Boating Access Site
   •  07 - DEQ Director to Moderate Climate Change Forum at Central Michigan University
   •  07 - Kalamazoo River Between Plainwell and Otsego Closed for 2008
   •  04 - State to be Reimbursed $4.1 Million for Response Activity Costs Associated with Kalamazoo River Superfund Site
   •  03 - Michigan Department of Agriculture to Survey for Exotic Pests Throughout 2008
   •  03 - Kick-off of New Collaboration to Improve Lake Erie Water Quality : Watershed based cooperative conservation to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff in Branch, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw Counties