Board recommends $26M for recreation
LANSING (AP) — A state panel has recommended awarding $26 million in grants for outdoor recreation projects and land purchases.
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund board this week forwarded its selections to the state Legislature for consideration.
Its 2018 list includes $7.4 million for 34 recreation projects and $18.6 million for 30 land acquisitions. Recipients are required to provide matching funds.
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