LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The Legislature has approved $28 million in spending from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund on dozens of land purchases and outdoor recreation projects.
A bill going to Gov. Rick Snyder for his signature includes funding to buy a waterfall in Houghton County, two areas for increased boating access to Lake St. Clair and land near the Grand River in Grand Rapids to support recreational development of the river.
The legislation that received final approval Wednesday also authorizes 44 development projects in 30 counties. They include improvements to trails, boat launches and parks.
The trust fund consists of payments from companies that develop state-owned minerals such as oil and gas. A board chooses projects for funding each year.
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