• Conservation and Restoration
The diversity of projects to maintain a healthy natural resource environment are represented here. From improving camping statewide to fish and bird protection to celebrating Michigan's natural areas, roads and rivers. Many of these programs also invite volunteers.

• Clean Michigan Initiative (CMI)
The CMI is a $100 million bond program initiated with the approval of Proposal C on the November 3, 1998 ballot. The program provides $50 million in grants to local units of government for the development and renovation of public recreation facilities, and $50 million for extensive State park renovations.

• Forest Stewardship

• Park Stewardship
The stewardship program strives to balance resource protection with compatible recreational use. To accomplish this mission the program seeks to lessen the impact of 28 million visitors each year on fragile park natural resources.

• Natural Areas
Natural areas are recognized internationally as an important tool for managing ecosystems, associated natural resources, and safeguarding our natural heritage.

• Natural Beauty Roads
The natural Beauty Road Act empowers County Road commissions (CRC) and legislative bodies of cities and villages to dedicate county-local roads and city/village streets as Michigan Natural Beauty Roads.

• Natural Rivers
Michigan is blessed with more than 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, including over 12,000 miles of cold water trout streams! The Natural Rivers Program was developed to preserve, protect and enhance our state's finest river systems for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations by allowing property owners their right to reasonable development, while protecting Michigan's unique river resources.