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Chronic wasting disease funding looking promising, DNR law enforcement could have funding cut
Both the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources reported their appropriations bills for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to the House Appropriations Committee. This recap only covers the natural resources issues pertinent to MUCC. If you are interested in looking at the full…
Read MoreMUCC Welcomes New Habitat Volunteer Coordinator
Hello, My name is Makhayla LaButte, and I am excited to introduce myself as the new Habitat Volunteer Coordinator with Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Born and raised in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, I have experienced first-hand the value of Michigan’s natural resources and the challenges we face in conserving them for sustainable, multiple uses. So ingrained…
Read MoreThumb-area APRs fall short, NRC takes aim at deer regulations in May
Chronic wasting disease regulations and U.P. antlerless deer license quotas are up for information, with fall turkey regulations up for action at the May Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. The meeting will take place at Lansing Community College at Gannon Bldg., 422 N. Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933. If you are unable to attend but…
Read MoreFisheries Order 200.19A passed by Natural Resources Commission (NRC)
April’s NRC meeting was held at the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The meeting was live-streamed via MUCC’s Facebook page. Feel free to go back and watch the videos here. The day of meetings started off with the Michigan State Park Advisory Committee (MSPAC). The committee began by approving a resolution that would address…
Read MoreMarch Deer Habitat Workshop
On March 30, the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute hosted a Deer Habitat Workshop. The Institute is located on 742 acres in Hastings, Michigan and is described as a mix between an environmental education center and a biological research station. On a personal note, this was one of the most gorgeous settings and I look forward…
Read MoreFisheries Order 200.19A, a contentious issue throughout the past few months, is up for action at the April Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting
This month’s NRC meeting is on April 11 at the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory located at 4125 Beaumont Road, Lansing, MI 48910. If you are unable to attend but would like to watch, join us live at MUCC’s facebook page here. The day will start at 8:30 a.m. with the Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee…
Read MoreMUCC signs onto a letter asking Congress for carp related appropriations
Michigan United Conservation Clubs signed a letter asking Congress for specific appropriations to combat the threat of Asian carp. Having this funding will help to make the battle against Asian carp a targeted, national effort, rather than a state and local effort. These appropriations will help the Great Lakes as well as the Ohio, Mississippi,…
Read MoreCamp Cleanup has Begun!
The snow is gone, and that means it’s time to start making improvements down at camp! This week, we began our cleanup of the property by removing massive pines (a white pine and an Austrian pine) from the property. Both trees were dead and beginning to rot away. The Austrian pine was in the middle…
Read MoreCurrent bill to restrict boating practices likely to change
On March 13, House Bill 4362 was introduced by Rep. Jason Sheppard (R-Temperance) of the 56th district. The bill was referred to the House Government Operations Committee (which he chairs), and it has not had a hearing as of yet. As introduced, this bill would limit the operation of a vessel on public inland waters…
Read MoreFREE Wildlife and Pollinator Habitat Workshops
Looking to attract deer, songbirds, pheasants, and butterflies onto your property, while improving air, water, and soil quality? Come to a free workshop near you to learn about programs and tools available to help you create quality wildlife habitat on your property! OR Have you already enrolled in the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE)…
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