Mission Statement: The Michigan State Waterways Commission works to provide safe public access to the Great Lakes and inland waters of the State of Michigan. Working with partners, the Commission oversees the use of dedicated funds provided by boaters for the acquisition, construction and operation of the infrastructure needed to support boating. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting October 21, 2011
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting State Projects Quiz Question: Which State has the most shoreline? a. Texas a. Oregon a. Michigan b. Kansas
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Lac La Belle State Harbor Redevelopment Dock replacement Launch relocation Keweenaw County
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Benzie County Crystal Lake Boating Access Site New development Launch & maneuver area Dredging Parking Toilet facilities Road reconstruction
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Lake George Boating Access Site Ramp replacement Parking lot paving Site restoration Ogemaw County
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Bay Port Boating Access Site Dredging Huron County
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Fayette SP Snail Shell State Harbor Future redevelopment Delta County
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Lake Angeline Boating Access Site Future new development Marquette County
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Grant-In-Aid Projects Quiz Question: Which describes soft shoreline stabilization? a. Bioretention a. Bioengineering a. Biology b. Biocell
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Portage Township Saw Wa Quato Boating Access Site Dredging Mackinac County
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Portage Township Watt Stamper Park Boating Access Site Dredging Mackinac County
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Tuscarora Township Indian River Boating Access Site Paving Sidewalk Site restoration Cheboygan County
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Forest Home Township Boating Access Site New development Carry down launching dock Parking lot Accessible route Antrim County
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Helena Township Boating Access Site Pier replacement Landscaping Antrim County
Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Benzie County Lake Michigan Road Boating Access Site Ramp replacement Paving repair Dredging Rip rap Benzie County
“How Not To Boat” Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting
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