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Mar
10

Show support for Michigan state parks in voting contests

March 10, 2015
This article is adapted from Inside Michigan's Great Outdoors, an e-newsletter produced by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Por...

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Feb
12

Secretary Johnson Recognized for Support

February 12, 2015
Press release from the office of Secretary of State Ruth Johnson: Secretary Johnson recognized for support of state parks, outdoor recreation FEBRUA...

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Jan
26

DNR Announces Name of New Hiking and Bicycling Trail

January 26, 2015
DNR announces name of new hiking and bicycling trail from Belle Isle to Ironwood We asked and you answered – to the tune of nearly 9,000 name s...

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Jan
07

Michigan Youth Headed to Seattle for Punt, Pass & Kick National Finals

January 07, 2015
CONTACT: Jessica Makolin jmakolin@mrpaonline.org Michigan Youth Headed to Seattle for Punt, Pass & Kick National Finals Kaitlyn R...

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Dec
16

Michigan Health Endowment Fund Awards $15.2 million

December 16, 2014
Michigan Health Endowment Fund Awards $15.2 million to support the health and wellness of seniors and children Food Bank Council of MI, Area Agencies...

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Dec
02

Michigan state parks celebrate the new year with First Day Hikes Jan. 1

December 02, 2014
Contact: Elissa Buck, 989-313-0000 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815  Michigan state parks celebrate the new year with First Day Hikes Jan. 1 Rejuvena...

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Nov
11

DNR Announces 2014-15 Community Forestry Grant Recipients

November 11, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 10, 2014 Contact: Kevin Sayers, 517-284-5898; Debbie Munson Badini, 906-226-1352 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815 The Departm...

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Oct
09

Share Your Park Story on CPA's Website

October 09, 2014
From City Parks Alliance: Nominate a Frontline Park for 2015 Deadline: October 22, 2014 Frontline Parks, featured on City Parks Alliance’s we...

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Sep
30

MDCH Awards Active Living Grants to Encourage Healthy Communities

September 30, 2014
Contact: Jennifer Smith 517-241-2112 For Immediate Release: September 29, 2014 LANSING, Mich. – Walking is a simple form of physical activity ...

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Sep
23

DNR Announces Naming Contest for New Trail Across Michigan

September 23, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 22, 2014 Contact: Jacquelyn Baker, 517-284-6094; or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815  DNR announces naming contest for new ...

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Sep
09

DNR Parks & Recreation Chief Ron Olson Receives Distinguished Service Award

September 09, 2014
Ron Olson, chief of the DNR's Parks and Recreation Division, was recognized at the National Association of State Park Directors’ annual conferen...

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Sep
03

Michigan 4x4 Plan Features Residents, Organizations Success Stories on New Blog

September 03, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Smith, (517) 241-2112September 2, 2014Michigan 4 x 4 Plan Features Residents, Organizations Success Stories on...

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Aug
26

MDOT Report Says Bicycling Brings Community and Economic Benefits

August 26, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014 CONTACT: Jeff Cranson, MDOT Director of Communications, 517-335-3084 Fast Facts: Bicycling ...

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Aug
19

MRPA Named 1 of 12 Invitees for Multi-Million Grant Opportunity

August 19, 2014
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) was formed under Public Acts 4 and 5 of 2013. The fund’s primary purpose is a healthy Michigan, with e...

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Aug
12

Community Forestry Grant Applications Available

August 12, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 4, 2014 Contact: Kevin Sayers, 517-284-5898 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815 Community Forestry Grant Applications Available ...

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Jul
23

Michigan Youth Qualify for National Track & Field Meet

July 23, 2014
Four youth athletes from across the state headed to HERSHEY’S Track & Field North American Finals [Okemos, Mich.] – On August 2, four...

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Jul
15

DNR Wildlife Habitat Grant Writing Workshop - July 21 - Conference Call

July 15, 2014
Contact: Kristi Dahlstrom, 906-226-1331 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815 Wildlife Habitat Grant writing workshop offered July 21 via conference call T...

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Jun
24

ITC Donates $250,000 to Novi Parks Foundation

June 24, 2014
Pictured above (L to R): Interim Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Jeff Muck, Director Local Government and Local Affairs ITC H...

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Jun
12

MRPA Heads North to Connect Industry Professionals

June 12, 2014
MRPA COO Ann Conklin traveled to Ironwood in Michigan's Upper Peninsula this week to help bring together parks, recreation, natural resources, and com...

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Apr
22

ROWE Names New President

April 22, 2014
ROWE Names New President Flint, Michigan, April 17, 2014 – ROWE Professional Services Company has named Leanne Homberg Panduren, PE, as its new...

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Apr
14

DNR, DTE Energy Foundation Award More Than $75,000 in Tree-Planting Grants

April 14, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kevin Sayers, 517-284-5898 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815 The Department of Natural Resources and DTE Energy Foundation r...

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Mar
11

Strive Recreational Therapy & Michigan Victory Games to Host U.S. Boccia Nationals

March 11, 2014
Contact: Drew Burns at 248.922.1236 For Immediate Release Strive Recreational Therapy and Michigan Victory Games to Host U.S. Boccia Nationals Gam...

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Mar
04

Christopher K. Jarvi Partnership Scholarship Recipients Announced

March 04, 2014
Christopher K. Jarvi Partnership Scholarship Recipients Announced for 2014 -  Phase I The Foundation for Sustainable Parks and Recreation (FSPR)...

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Feb
27

Parks & Recreation Commit to Health through Healthy Eating & Physical Activity Standards

February 27, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Roxanne Sutton 703.858.2166 rsutton@nrpa.org Gina Mullins-Cohen 703.858.2184 gcohen@nrpa.org ...

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Jan
28

DNR Announces New Grant Program to Improve Aquatic Habitat

January 28, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 27, 2014 Contact: Chris Freiburger, 517-284-5824; Gary Whelan, 517-284-5840; Kelly Parker, 517- 241-5417 or Ed Golder,...

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Jan
02

Belle Isle Advisory Committee Appointments Announced

January 02, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 26, 2013 Contact: Dave Murray (Governor’s Office), 517-335-6820; Ed Golder (DNR), 517-284-6241; or Bob Warfield ...

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Dec
23

State Parks Kick Off 2014 with "Shoe Year's Day" Events

December 23, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 20, 2013 Contact: Maia Turek, 989-225-8573 or Ed Golder, 517-284-6241 Michigan State Parks Kick Off 2014 with 'Shoe ...

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Dec
11

Michigan Senior Olympics, Celebrating 35 Years, Registration Now Open

December 11, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: 248-608-0252 Contact: Becky Ridky www.michiganseniorolympics.org MICHIGAN SENIOR OLYMPICS, CELEBRATING 35 YEARS, R...

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Dec
05

DNR Awards $761,600 in Recreation Passport Grants

December 05, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sam Duncan, 517-373-9443 (517-284-5931 after Dec. 13, 2013) or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014 (517-284-6234 after Dec. 6, ...

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Dec
05

DNR Awards $695,500 in Land & Water Conservation Fund Grants

December 05, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sam Duncan, 517-373-9443 (517-284-5931 after Dec. 13, 2013) or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014 (517-284-6234 after Dec. 6,...

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Nov
19

Transition Begins to Management of Belle Isle as a State Park

November 19, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 12, 2013 Contact: Sara Wurfel (Governor’s office), 517-335-1589 or Ed Golder (DNR), 517-335-3014 Transition b...

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Nov
14

ASA/USA Softball Honors Members at Wilson Sporting Goods Luncheon - Including MRPA!

November 14, 2013
MRPA was recently awarded by the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America for 20 years of service. On hand to receive the award were several MDAS...

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Nov
01

Apply for a tree-planting grant from the DNR, DTE Energy

November 01, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 29, 2013 Contact: Kevin Sayers, 517-241-4632 or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014 Community tree-planting grants available thr...

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Sep
20

Michigan Trails Week, Sept. 21-28, offers recreation activities for novice and expert

September 20, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 20, 2013 Contact: Maia Turek, 989-225-8573 or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014 Free park admission Sept. 28 Celebrate Mic...

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Aug
16

Snyder Makes Appointment to Natural Resources Trust Fund Board

August 16, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2013 Contact: Sara Wurfel 517-335-6397 or wurfels@michigan.gov Snyder makes appointment to Natural Resources ...

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May
17

Michigan Parks Go Mobile

May 17, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 17, 2013 CONTACT: Devon Bradley MRPA 517-485-9888 dbradley@mrpaonline.org Michigan Recreation and Park As...

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Mar
07

MRPA Partners with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Michigan DNR to launch MI Big Green Gym

March 07, 2013
Contact: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Newsroom 313-549-9884 or newsroom@bcbsm.com Or Maia Stephens, DNR 989-225-8573   FOR IMMED...

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Jan
23

Governor Snyder Named MRPA Elected Official of the Year

January 23, 2013
[Lansing, Mich.] – The Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) has announced that Governor Rick Snyder will be the Association’s “Elected Official of the Year.” 

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Jan
16

DNR Recreation Grant Application Materials and Free Workshops Now Available!

January 16, 2013
DNR Recreation Grant Application Materials and Free Workshops Now Available! Application materials are now available for the Land & Water Conserv...

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Dec
05

20 MRPA members receive grants from the Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund

December 05, 2012
Wednesday morning, the Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund (MNRTF) Board announced the 76 projects recommended to receive more than $23 million in gr...

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Nov
27

Ask Senator Levin to Co-Sponsor Community Parks Revitalization Act Today!

November 27, 2012
The NRPA Public Policy team needs your help in Michigan. Please reach out to Senator Levin’s office today and ask him to sign on as a co-spon...

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