1. 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 December 16, 2011

2. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting State Projects Quiz Question: How many State Harbor facilities are there? a. 35 b. 5 c. 18 d. 100

3. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Benzie County Crystal Lake Boating Access Site (State)  New development  Launch & maneuver area  Dredging  Parking  Toilet facilities  Road reconstruction Open to the public as of December 1 st !!!

4. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Various State Project Updates Harbors  Union Bay State Harbor (currently a BAS)  Fayette SP Snail Shell State Harbor  East Tawas State Harbor  Port Austin State Harbor Boating Access Sites  Oman’s Creek Boating Access Site  Grindstone City Boating Access  Lake Fenton Boating Access Site  Orchard Lake Boating Access Site  Selfridge Boating Access Site  Bolles Harbor Boating Access Site

5. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Grant In Aid Projects Quiz Question: How many Grant In Aid Harbor facilities are there? a. 550 b. 61 c. 7 d. 34

6. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting St. Joseph West Basin Marina (Grant In Aid)  Boardwalk replacement Berrien County

7. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting St. Clair County St. Clair Boat Harbor (Grant In Aid)  Pavilion building improvements

8. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Forest Home Township Park Boating Access Site (Grant In Aid)  New development  Carry down launching dock  Parking lot  Accessible route Antrim County

9. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Benzie County Lake Michigan Road Boating Access Site (Grant In Aid)  Ramp replacement  Paving repair  Dredging  Rip rap Benzie County

10. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Active Waterways Projects State (41) Grant In Aid (61)

11. 2011…A look back Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting

12. BEFORE AFTER Indian River Boating Access Site

13. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting BEFORE AFTER Lac La Belle State Harbor

14. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting BEFOREAFTER Maxton Bay SFCG Boating Access Site

15. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting BEFOREAFTER Forest Home Township Park Boating Access Site

16. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting BEFORE AFTER Helena Township Boating Access Site

17. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting BEFOREAFTER Manistee Municipal Marina

18. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting BEFOREAFTER Jones Landing Park Boating Access Site

19. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting BEFORE AFTER Crystal Lake Boating Access Site

20. Michigan State Waterways Commission Meeting Thank You Gull Island, Lake St. Clair, 2007