Get in line for new state park funding
From the Detroit Free Press:
Caught in the sad malingering that has become a Lansing hallmark, Michigan’s state parks continue to deteriorate without sustainable funding.
Lawmakers need to proceed promptly when they return this month with a plan to offer annual park admission to car owners as they renew their license plates.
If one in every five drivers signs on for the $10 fee, the program will raise a bit more than park admission fees do now (at a cost of $6 a day or $24 for an annual pass).
If half of drivers sign on, parks funding will improve greatly — allowing superintendents to start tackling their backlogged maintenance projects. The legislation also designates some of the new revenue for local parks, state forest trails and other minor categories.
Tags: Free Press, Recreation Passport
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