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.
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December 16, 2011
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State Projects
Quiz Question:
How many State Harbor facilities are there?
a. 35
b. 5
c. 18
d. 100
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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 1st!!!
Michigan State WaterwaysCommission 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
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Grant In Aid Projects
Quiz Question:
How many Grant In Aid Harbor facilities are there?
a. 550
b. 61
c. 7
d. 34
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St. Joseph West Basin Marina
(Grant In Aid)
Boardwalk replacement
Berrien
County
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St. Clair
County
St. Clair Boat Harbor
(Grant In Aid)
Pavilion building improvements
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Forest Home Township ParkBoating Access Site
(Grant In Aid)
New development
Carry down launching dock
Parking lot
Accessible route
Antrim
County
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Benzie County
Lake Michigan Road
Boating Access Site
(Grant In Aid)
Ramp replacement
Paving repair
Dredging
Rip rap
Benzie
County
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Active
Waterways
Projects
State (41)
Grant In Aid (61)
2011…A look back
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BEFORE
AFTER
Indian River Boating Access Site
Michigan State WaterwaysCommission Meeting
BEFORE
AFTER
Lac La Belle State Harbor
Michigan State WaterwaysCommission Meeting
BEFORE
AFTER
Maxton Bay SFCG Boating Access Site
Michigan State WaterwaysCommission Meeting
BEFORE
AFTER
Forest Home Township Park Boating Access Site
Michigan State WaterwaysCommission Meeting
BEFORE
AFTER
Helena Township Boating Access Site
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BEFORE
AFTER
Manistee Municipal Marina
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BEFORE
AFTER
Jones Landing Park Boating Access Site
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BEFORE
AFTER
Crystal Lake Boating Access Site
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Thank You
Gull Island, Lake St. Clair, 2007