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Newswire: 2008 | 2007


 2008: October - September - August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January
  October
   •  06 - Hartwick Pines State Park Hosts 'Critters in the Moonlight' Halloween Walk on Oct. 18
   •  06 - New Public Hunting Lands Maps Available Online
   •  06 - DNR Releases Draft Tittabawassee River Assessment for Public Input
   •  06 - Waterloo Recreation Area's Portage Lake Campground Hosting U- M vs. MSU Football Weekend Oct. 24-26
   •  03 - Bay City State Recreation Area Hosts Unique Halloween Trail on Oct. 18
   •  03 - DNR Announces Arbor Day Mini Grant Applications Available
   •  02 - Fall Turkey Season Opens Oct. 6
   •  02 - Muskegon State Park Offering Family Fun Fest Oct. 18
   •  02 - Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Visitor Center Hosts Special Fall Nature Programs
   •  02 - DNR Seeks Information in Possible Wolf Poaching Case
   •  02 - Natural Resources Commission to Meet Oct. 9 in Lansing
   •  02 - Tawas Point State Park's Haunted Lighthouse Scheduled for Oct. 18
   •  02 - Fort Custer Recreation Area Hosts a 'GO-Get Outdoors' Halloween Harvest Festival Oct. 17-18
   •  02 - DNR's Bay City Operations Service Center Relocates to Bay City Recreation Area
   •  02 - Ford River Boating Access Site Has Reopened
   •  02 - DNR Fisheries Officials to Discuss New Au Sable River Trout Regulations on Oct. 9
   •  02 - Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool Introduction
   •  01 - Michigan Cattle Producers Leading the Nation in Food Traceability Efforts: Beef products easily traced to farm of origin with state's electronic ID program
   •  01 - Sharps Disposal Regulations in Michigan
  September
   •  30 - Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
   •  30 - Archery Deer Season Opens on Wednesday
   •  30 - DNR Hosts Open House in Gwinn Forest Management Unit on Oct. 23
   •  30 - DNR Hosts Open Houses in Cadillac Forest Management Unit Oct. 28-29
   •  29 - Information Session Regarding Wolverine Coal-Fired Power Plant Proposed Air Permit
   •  29 - Scrap Tire Market Development Grant Program Funding Applications Available
   •  29 - Annual Fall Harvest Celebration at Wilson State Park Oct. 10-11
   •  29 - Proud Lake State Recreation Area Hosting 'Panic at Proud Lake' and Harvest Festivals in October
   •  29 - Michigan's 2008 Kirtland's Warbler Population Reaches Another Record High
   •  26 - Governor Requests Federal Disaster Assistance For Michigan Farmers: Drought, high winds, and flooding damaged crops in more than 70 counties
   •  26 - DEQ and Village of Howard City Reach Settlement Agreement over Water Quality Violation
   •  26 - Granholm, King of Sweden Host Clean Energy Summit
   •  25 - DNR Continues Gas-Saving Storage Program;
Eliminates Fee for Intermittent Camping Storage Periods
   •  25 - Manistique Lake Boating Access Site Closing Temporarily Oct. 6-27
   •  25 - DNR Shooting Ranges Help Hunters Prepare for Fall Hunting Seasons
   •  25 - Glen Lake Boating Access Site Will Experience Temporary Closure for Dredging Oct. 1-8
   •  25 - DEQ Assists Lansing Redevelopment Efforts
   •  24 - South Higgins Lake State Park Presents 'Higgins Harvest Festival' Oct. 3-5
   •  24 - Volunteers Needed for Stewardship Workdays in Southern Michigan
   •  24 - North Higgins Lake State Park Celebrates Fall on Sept. 27
   •  24 - 'GO-Get Outdoors' at the 5th Annual P.H. Hoeft State Park Harvest Festival Oct. 4
   •  24 - Fall Harvest Festival Planned at Straits State Park Oct. 4
   •  24 - Bruin Lake Campground Hosting its 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Festival Oct. 4
   •  24 - DNR Hosts Open House at Hartwick Pines State Park Oct. 7
   •  24 - Citizens Committee for Michigan State Parks to Meet Oct. 1 at the Delta Township District Library
   •  23 - DEQ Encourages Alternatives to Leaf Burning
   •  22 - Settlement Reached with Village of Dexter
   •  18 - Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center Announces Fall Program Schedule
   •  18 - Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Ionia State Recreation Area Scheduled for Sept. 26-27
   •  18 - Fort Wilkins Historic State Park Hosting 2nd Annual Fall Harvest/Geocaching Event Sept. 27
   •  18 - Universally Accessible Playground Groundbreaking Ceremony at J. W. Wells State Park Sept. 27
   •  17 - Low Risk Cervid facilities to be released from quarantine: Facilities must be compliant with CWD and Bovine TB requirements
   •  17 - Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center Announces Fall Program Schedule
   •  17 - DNR Announces Salmon Available for Local Purchase
   •  17 - DNR Hosts Open House in Grayling Forest Management Unit on Oct. 15
   •  16 - Warren Dunes State Park Day Use Area Temporarily Closed Due to Flooding and Road Damage
   •  16 - Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant Program Funding Applications Available
   •  16 - Volunteers Invited to Collect Native Seeds in State Parks and Recreation Areas
   •  16 - Two Hearted River Foot Bridge Reopens in Luce County
   •  16 - PLEASE NOTE: An earlier version of this release did not specify this is a private land hunt only. This is being re-issued today to clarify.

Special Antlerless-Only Deer Season Opens Thursday

   •  16 - DNR Frequently Asked Questions About Hunting in the CWD Surveillance Zone in Kent County
   •  15 - DNR Seeks Public Participation at Southwestern Management Unit Public Meeting on Sept. 24
   •  15 - Green Chemistry Action Plan Released
   •  15 - DNR, MUCC to Hold Deer Management Symposium on Sept. 29
   •  15 - Safari Club International Rewards Hunters Who Returned DNR Surveys
   •  12 - FDA Issues Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula
   •  12 - Special Antlerless-Only Deer Season Opens Sept. 18 - Private Land Only
   •  12 - Hartwick Pines Hosts Special Evening to Celebrate Life in a Logging Camp
   •  11 - State Tests Preparedness for Animal Disease Response: Exercise builds readiness to quickly respond to Ag disasters
   •  11 - Michigan Revises EAB Quarantine to include Houghton and Keweenaw Counties in the U.P.
   •  11 - State Tests Preparedness for Animal Disease Response: Exercise builds readiness to quickly respond to Ag disasters
   •  11 - Muskallonge Lake State Park will Host 'Rock On With Lake Superior Agates'
   •  11 - DNR Director Amends Order Restricting Movement of Deer from the CWD Surveillance Zone
   •  11 - Green Michigan Healthcare Conference
   •  11 - DNR Announces Deer Check Station Locations for 2008 Hunting Season
   •  10 - Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program Offers U.P. Pheasant Hunt
   •  10 - Michigan's Famous and Historical Trees Sought as Part of National Effort
   •  10 - Fayette Historic State Park Hosts Third Annual Fall Fest Oct. 4-5
   •  10 - DNR Seeks Input into Upper Peninsula Forest Planning Process
   •  09 - Chronic Wasting Disease Investigation Results Released: State Officials Clarify Deer Facility Quarantines
   •  09 - Aloha State Park Offers Two Halloween Weekends in September and October
   •  09 - Annual Waterfowl Festival Returns to Pointe Mouillee Sept. 20-21
   •  09 - Brimley State Park Hosting Third Annual Harvest Festival Oct. 3-5
   •  09 - Michigan's Small Game Hunting Season Arrives Sept. 15
   •  08 - Muskallonge Lake State Park Hosting a Fall Harvest Weekend Oct. 3 - 4
   •  08 - Waterloo Recreation Area Presents Ecology Weekend Sept. 19-20
   •  08 - Bewabic State Park Hosts its Third Annual Harvest Festival on Sept. 27
   •  08 - DNR and MDA to Hold Town Hall Meeting in CWD Surveillance Zone in Kent County
   •  08 - DNR Hosts Open House in Atlanta Forest Management Unit on Sept. 23
   •  08 - Traverse City State Park Hosts its Second Annual 'One Pot Potluck Cook-Off'
   •  08 - Upper Peninsula Citizen Advisory Councils Meetings Set for Sept. 17 and 18
   •  08 - Clear Lake State Park Host its First Annual Harvest Festival and Photo Contest
   •  08 - Orchard Beach State Park Sets First Fall Festival for Sept. 19-20; Includes Robot Demonstrations from Onekama High School
   •  08 - Permit Issued to Livingston County Housing Community
   •  08 - Leelanau State Park Hosts its Second Annual Fall Harvest Festival Sept. 20
   •  08 - DNR Offers Discounted Antlerless Licenses for Fall Deer Hunting in Kent County
   •  08 - Phase Two Construction Scheduled to Begin at Tri-Centennial State Park
   •  08 - Baraga State Park Hosts a 'GO-Get Outdoors' Halloween Harvest Festival
   •  08 - Algonac State Park's Natural Area Dedication Set for Sept. 19
   •  08 - Port Crescent State Park Hosting October Harvest Festivals
   •  05 - Michigan Ag Department Appoints Holt Resident James Johnson as Director of Environmental Stewardship Division
   •  04 - Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
   •  04 - Bear Cooperator's Patch to Return for 2008 Hunting Season
   •  04 - DNR Announces Tentative Diagnosis for Deer Die-Off Affecting Oakland and Macomb Counties
   •  03 - State Fair Livestock Auction Raises over $135,000 for Michigan's Youth and Scholarship Fund
   •  02 - DNR to Issue Replacement Kill Tags in CWD Surveillance Zone
   •  02 - Halloween Harvest Days at Indian Lake State Park Sept. 11-13
  August
   •  29 - Early Goose Season Opens Sept. 1
   •  29 - Wayne County Dry Cleaner "Goes Green" with Environmental Loan from DEQ
   •  29 - Further Tests Required to Determine Cause of Death in Oakland County Deer
   •  28 - Parents and Guardians: You Have a Right to Know! Schools and licensed daycare centers must notify parents prior to applying pesticides
   •  28 - State Launches New Email Service Alerting Consumers of Food Recalls: Governor Granholm also proclaims September as Food Safety Education Month
   •  28 - Applications for 2009 State Pesticide Notification and Organic Farm Registries Being Accepted
   •  28 - DNR Outlines Special Hunting Regulations for Townships in Kent County; Changes to Wildlife Rehabilitation Also Ordered (Mandatory Check Stations)
   •  28 - Applications Sought for $5.2 Million in Water Quality Improvements Grants
   •  28 - Ford River Boating Access Site Closes Temporarily for Construction
   •  28 - Lower Herring Access Site Closing Temporarily Due to Road Construction
   •  28 - Deer and Elk Feeding Ban Outlined, Will Impact Bear Baiting
   •  28 - Permits Approved for Nestle Waters Supply Well
   •  27 - Lawsuit Filed to Protect Water Quality in Willow Creek
   •  27 - Volunteers Needed for Stewardship Workdays in Southeastern Michigan
   •  26 - DNR Acts to Implement CWD Surveillance and Response Plan
   •  25 - Michigan's First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Detected at Kent County Deer Breeding Facility
   •  25 - DNR Hosts Open House in Crystal Falls Forest Management Unit Sept. 16
   •  25 - Michigan's First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Detected at Kent County Deer Breeding Facility
   •  25 - Renovations to Begin at Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground After Labor Day
   •  21 - State Officials Encourage Top Bids for Annual Youth Livestock Auction at Michigan State Fair
   •  21 - P. J. Hoffmaster State Park Hosting 15th Annual Sportsmen for Youth Day on Sept. 6
   •  21 - Sleepy Hollow State Park to Hold Dedication Ceremony for Playground
   •  21 - Seven Lakes State Park Hosting 'GO-Get Outdoors' Camper Survivor Weekend Sept. 6-7
   •  19 - DNR Seeks Public Comment on Calkins Bridge Dam on Kalamazoo River
   •  19 - Golden Memory Dance at Van Riper State Park on Sept. 6
   •  19 - DNR Seeks Input Into Upper Peninsula Forest Planning Process
   •  19 - NRC Approves Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations
   •  19 - DNR Hosts Open Houses in Sault Forest Management Unit on Sept. 16 and 18
   •  18 - DNR Director Authorizes Land Purchase to Add to Sterling State Park
   •  18 - Crossbow Permit Changes Adopted by Natural Resources Commission
   •  18 - DNR Hosts Open House in Baraga Forest Management Unit Sept. 9
   •  18 - DNR Director Authorizes Acquisition of Property Near Bay City State Recreation Area
   •  18 - DNR Reminds Anglers About Bait Restrictions
   •  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 - DEQ Announces New Division Chiefs
   •  14 - Eastern Upper Peninsula Wildlife Staff to Meet with Public
   •  14 - DNR Reminds Hunters that Private Land Antlerless Licenses Go on Sale in September
   •  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 - Hartwick Pines State Park Hosts Annual Black Iron Days
   •  13 - DNR Hosts Open House in Roscommon Forest Management Unit on Sept. 10
   •  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 - DNR Offers Women's Fly Fishing for Chinook Salmon Workshop Sept. 12-14
   •  11 - Four Appointed to Water Resources Advisory Council
   •  11 - Rededication Ceremony of Historic Sessions Schoolhouse Set for Aug. 19 at Ionia State Recreation Area
   •  11 - Natural Resources Commission to Meet Aug. 14 in Lansing
   •  11 - Two Hearted River Foot Bridge Temporarily Closed for Repairs
   •  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 - Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center Announces August Programs
   •  07 - Construction Scheduled for Thumb and Mullett Lake Access Sites
   •  07 - Indian Lake State Park Hosting the 75th Anniversary of the Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps
   •  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 - DEQ Receives National Recognition for Effective Permitting Program
   •  06 - Copper Harbor Marina Fuel Supply Problem Resolved
   •  06 - Crooked River (Alanson) Lock Will Close for 24 Hours 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
   •  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 Firefighters Assist Western States Battling Wildfires
   •  04 - DNR Names Dr. Russ Mason as New Wildlife Division Chief
   •  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 - Rifle and Pistol Ranges at Island Lake State Recreation Area Now Open
   •  31 - Holland State Park Hosting Live Animal Program Aug. 14
   •  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 - DNR Invites Public to Discuss Regional Bear Issues at Upper Peninsula Meetings
   •  30 - First Beneficial Use Impairment Removed in the Saginaw Bay/River Area of Concern
   •  30 - Reserved Waterfowl Hunt Applications May Be Submitted Starting Aug. 1
   •  30 - Historic Sessions School House Re-Opens at Ionia State Recreation Area
   •  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 - Tomahawk C Loop Motorcycle Trail in Cheboygan County Temporarily Rerouted
   •  24 - Wilderness State Park Adds Upgrades to Rustic Cabins
   •  24 - Historical Photo Exhibit at Twin Lakes State Park Aug. 1-3
   •  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 - New Federal Funds Available for Wildlife Habitat
   •  23 - Pigeon River Bridge Collapses in River
   •  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 - Volunteers Needed for Stewardship Workdays in Southeastern Michigan
   •  22 - Eddy Discover Center Offers Nature Programs in August
   •  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 - Combined Effort Leads to Completion of Scrap Tire Cleanup in Mecosta County
   •  21 - Sleepy Hollow State Park Partners with the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department to Offer Outdoor Recreation Experiences
   •  21 - Hoeft State Park Introduces 'Yoga on the Beach' on Aug. 1
   •  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 - Crooked River (Alanson) Lock in Cheboygan Requires Temporary Closure
   •  17 - Renovations to Begin at VanEtten Lake State Forest Campground
   •  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 - Antlerless Deer Permits On Sale Starting Today
   •  15 - DNR Announces Community Forestry Grants Available
   •  15 - Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Music Festival Set For Aug. 22-24
   •  15 - Rifle and Pistol Ranges at Island Lake State Recreation Area Closing for Repairs
   •  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 - Eddy Discover Center Offers Nature Programs in July
   •  14 - Porcupine Mountains Hosts Special Program on the Ojibwe Culture and Way of Life
   •  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 - 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
   •  10 - Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
   •  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 - Granholm Says GM's Installation of Uni-Solar Panels Shows Michigan's Leadership in Solar Energy
   •  08 - Errors Noted in 2008 Michigan Antlerless Deer Hunting Guide
   •  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 - Indian Lake State Park Celebrates Christmas in July
   •  02 - New Camper Cabin Now Available at Waterloo Recreation Area
   •  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
   •  01 - Environmental Assurance Program Verifies Local Cass County Farm
   •  01 - MDA Podcast: Food Safety over the Fourth
   •  01 - Permit for New CAFO Denied
   •  01 - Antlerless Deer License Quotas To Be Set at July NRC Meeting
   •  01 - Hartwick Pines State Park Hosts Annual Wood Shaving Days
   •  01 - Wolf Lake Hatchery Hosts Annual Fish Festival
   •  01 - 'GO-Get Outdoors' Holly Days at Hayes State Park
  June
   •  30 - NEBRASKA FIRM RECALLS BEEF PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE E. COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION
   •  30 - DEQ Challenges EPA Air Quality Redesignation
   •  30 - Natural Resources Commission to Meet July 10 in Munising
   •  30 - Bay City State Recreation Area Hosts 13th Annual Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival
   •  30 - Black River Assessment Public Meetings Set
   •  27 - Bear Hunting Licenses Still Available for Western U.P. Management Units
   •  26 - Homeowners Read Fertilizer Labels Carefully When Treating Lawns
   •  26 - Celebrate Independence Day with Food Safety
   •  26 - Farm Service Agency Designates 60 Michigan Counties as Agriculture Disaster Areas: Decision Allows Farmers to Receive Emergency Farm Loans
   •  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 - DNR Reopens State Forest Campground and Trails in Lake and Osceola Counties
   •  23 - Volunteers Needed for Stewardship Workdays in Southeast Michigan
   •  20 - Decision Reached on Permit for Marathon Oil Refinery
   •  20 - DEQ Breaks Ground on New "Green" Bay City District Office
   •  20 - West Mullett Lake Snowmobile Trail Public Comment Meeting Scheduled for June 28
   •  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 - Michigan Resident Receives National Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor of the Year Recognition
   •  18 - Bay City State Recreation Area Hosts "Message from the Marsh"
   •  17 - Ludington State Park Reopens
   •  17 - DEQ Hosts 'Saginaw Bay Phragmites Awareness Day' on June 20th
   •  17 - Wellhead Protection Grants Awarded
   •  17 - Twin Lakes State Park Continues Partnerships With Local Businesses to Benefit Campers
   •  17 - DNR Offers Kayaking Workshop for Women
   •  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 - Brian Roell Named Wildlife Biologist of the Year By Safari Club International's Michigan Chapter
   •  06 - DEQ and Muskegon County Reach Settlement Agreement over Water Violations
   •  06 - Governor Proclaims Water Week in Michigan
   •  06 - Lt. Jane Gordon Named Conservation Officer of the Year By Safari Club International - Michigan Chapter
   •  06 - DNR Hosts Event to Highlight Advances in Accessibility Equipment for Outdoor Recreation
   •  06 - DNR to Proceed With Acquisition of Land Adjacent to Muskegon State Park
   •  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 - Bay City State Recreation Area Hosting 14th Annual Free Fishing Festival
   •  29 - DEQ Grant Moves Redevelopment Project Forward in Cadillac
   •  29 - Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
   •  29 - North Central State Trail Dedication Ceremony Planned for June 7
   •  29 - Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend Slated for June 7-8
   •  28 - Environmental Assurance Program Verifies First Greenhouse: Kalamazoo County operation recognized by program
   •  28 - Waterloo Recreation Area Celebrates Free Fishing Weekend June 7
   •  28 - Second Annual Port Austin State Harbor Festival Slated for June 7
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