Porcupine Mountains – Michigan’s Biggest Wilderness Park Hides a Multi-Million-Dollar Secret

Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources has completed a significant mineral rights exchange with Keweenaw Land Association, consolidating 8,392 acres beneath Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. This deal balances park conservation with economic mineral exploration, enhancing protection while granting access to valuable resources like copper and gold across the Upper Peninsula.

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Caught a Fish with a Weird Fin? The Michigan DNR Wants to Know!

The Michigan DNR urges anglers to report any caught marked splake during the fall fishing season on Lake Superior. This ongoing study, started in 2021 and running until 2030, assesses the splake’s behavior and movement. Reporting contributes valuable data to enhance fisheries management and improve nearshore fishing opportunities.

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Michigan DNR Seeks Public Input for ‘Michigan the Beautiful’ Conservation Initiative

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is launching the ‘Michigan the Beautiful’ campaign to conserve 30% of the state’s lands and waters by 2030. Through public webinars and an online survey, residents are invited to share their conservation priorities, addressing climate change and biodiversity loss while fostering community engagement and collaboration.

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DNR Is Caught in the Act! Michigan’s Secret Nighttime Hunt for Walleye Revealed

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is conducting its annual nighttime walleye surveys to monitor young populations essential for sustainable fisheries management. Beginning in late September, the surveys, involving electrofishing boats, aim to differentiate between wild and stocked walleye. Increased collaboration with tribal agencies enhances data collection for informed management decisions. Safety precautions are emphasized during operations.

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