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Recreation Plans

island_park_2009.jpgThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires communities to have a DNR-approved recreation plan in order to qualify for DNR Recreation Grant programs. Recreation Plans are valid for a five year period. NEMCOG staff works with local communities to create recreation plans as well as assists these communities with the grant application process. There are many steps involved in creating a DNR-approved recreation plan, and NEMCOG staff works closely with Planning Commissions and Recreation Boards to guide them through the process as well as to create the plan itself.

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Recreation Plan News

Program Highlights July-December 2023
Mar 12, 2024
Notice of Availability of Alpena Area Joint Recreation Plan & City of Alpena Recreation Plan
Nov 30, 2023
The Alpena Area Joint Recreation Plan draft and the City of Alpena Recreation Plan draft is available for public review for a 30-day period of time. The joint plan draft includes more...
Notice of Availability of Caledonia Township Recreation Plan
Nov 29, 2023
Caledonia Township is making its draft recreation plan available for public review for a 30-day period of time. The draft plan is available by clicking below. Public comments may be submitted more...
Notice of Availability of Alcona Township Draft Recreation Plan
Nov 29, 2023
Alcona Township is making its draft recreation plan available for public review for a 30-day period of time. The draft plan is available by clicking below. Public comments may be submitted more...
City of Harrisville Recreation Plan Draft Available for 30-Day Review
Nov 21, 2023
The City of Harrisville has been working with the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments to update the city's recreation plan in order for the city to be eligible for grant funding more...