BA assembles the maps and reports, as well as facilitates planning team meetings, stakeholder workshops, and public input meetings.

Phase I GMP
Island Lake & Bald Mountain State Recreation Areas

These parks are in southeast Michigan. Island Lake Recreation Area is located largely in Livingston County, and is connected by multi-use trail to Kensington Metropark (under Interstate-96).Bald Mountain Recreation Area is located in Oakland County, and has some of the steepest hills and most rugged terrain in southeastern Michigan.

May 2012 Public Input Open House resources:

• Island Lake Recreation Area
  • Presentation
  • Draft management zone map
  • Survey
• Bald Mountain Recreation Area
  • Presentation
  • Draft management zone map
  • Survey

What are Management Zones? An 18-page full description and an abbreviated 4-page description are available for review.

The Department of Natural Resources Parks & Recreation Division (DNR-PRD) is developing General Management Plans (GMPs). GMPs are long-range planning documents that depict a park’s importance in terms of natural resources, historic resources, recreational and educational opportunities, and economic value. A key aspect of a GMP is the Management Zone Plan, which reflects the land preservation goals and recreation programming for different areas within each park. Management Zones are developed based upon input from DNR experts,key stakeholders and the community.

The development of General Management Plans begins with the assembly of a Planning Team from various specialists within the DNR. The Planning Team typically includes the Park Managers, Conservation Officer, District Park Planner, District Supervisor, and Recreation Division Management Plan Administrator. In addition, the Stewardship Unit participates through its Manager, Ecologist, Ecological Restoration Specialist, and Cultural Specialist.

Phase I GMP
Pinckney & Waterloo State Recreation Areas

Both parks are in southeast Michigan. Pinckney Recreation Area is located in Livingston County, and Waterloo Recreation Area is located in Jackson and Washtenaw Counties.

A Public Input Open House was held October 13, from 4-8 p.m. at the Eddy Discovery Center. The powerpoint presentation is available in a slide show and in handout format.

Final Draft Plans - November 2011

• Pinckney General Management Plan
  • Pinckney Appendix A - Supporing Analysis
  • Pinckney Appendix B - Public Input
  • Pinckney Appendix C - Team Meeting Summaries
• Waterloo General Management Plan
  • Waterloo Appendix A - Supporing Analysis
  • Waterloo Appendix B - Public Input
  • Waterloo Appendix C - Team Meeting Summaries

Questions?
Please Contact

Paul Curtis,
Management Plan Administrator
DNR - Parks & Recreation Division curtisp@michigan.gov
(517) 335-4832

David Birchler, President
Birchler Arroyo Associates dbirchler@birchlerarroyo.com
(248) 423-1776 ext. 12

Phase I GMP - Port Crescent & Sleeper State Parks

Sleeper State Park and Port Crescent State Park are located in the thumb of Michigan, on Lake Huron. Although Birchler Arroyo Associates did not assisting the DNR with the management plan for Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park, its proximity to Sleeper and Port Crescent makes it a natural addition to the planning process.

This project has been completed and approved. Final versions of the Management Plans are available for review:

• Sleeper State Park
• Port Crescent State Park