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General Management Planning Public Input Open House

General Management Planning Public Input Open House. DNR Parks & Recreation Division Assisted by Birchler Arroyo Associates. 2011. GMP Phase 1 Planning Process Benchmarks. Kick-off Meeting Planning Team Meeting 1: Core Values Planning Team Meeting 2: Draft Management Zones

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General Management Planning Public Input Open House

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  1. General Management Planning Public Input Open House DNR Parks & Recreation Division Assisted by Birchler Arroyo Associates 2011

  2. GMP Phase 1 Planning Process Benchmarks Kick-off Meeting Planning Team Meeting 1: Core Values Planning Team Meeting 2: Draft Management Zones Stakeholders Workshop Public Participation Workshop (today) Planning Team Meeting 3: Review Final Draft Plan

  3. Purpose of Today’s Meeting Review statements of significance for Pinckney & Waterloo Recreation Areas What is special about each park? Why is each park significant? What types of recreation activities and management actions are appropriate within areas of the parks? Review draft management zones for Pinckney & Waterloo Recreation Areas that support each park’s unique identity

  4. 11,000 acres ( most are in a natural state) More than 25 major lakes 64 miles of internal trails Trail connection to the region via the Lakelands trail 1 modern and 2 rustic campgrounds and a yurt 2 day use areas Pinckney Recreation AreaGeneral Characteristics

  5. Pinckney Recreation AreaNatural Features Chain of lakes that create a water trail for boaters Potential habitat area for threatened and endangered species Several areas of prairie fens Wet mesic and mesic sand prairies

  6. Pinckney Recreation AreaFacilities 2 day use areas 186 site modern campground 2 rustic campgrounds offering a total of 30 sites 11 boat launch sites 64 miles of internal trials

  7. Pinckney Recreation AreaActivities & Programs Camping Hiking Mountain biking Equestrian trials Cross-country skiing Boating Swimming Fishing Hunting Picnicking Bird watching / wildlife viewing

  8. Pinckney Recreation AreaStatements of Purpose To be used as a public park To preserve Park’s unique natural resources for current and future generations To provide diverse recreational opportunities to nearby populations To provide educational and interpretive opportunities that reflect the DNR mission and unique qualities of Pinckney Recreation Area

  9. Pinckney Recreation AreaStatements of Significance Park offers hunting, trapping, and fishing opportunities, which are unique in southeast Michigan Offers an “up north” feel in lower Michigan, due to its land mass and natural features Hosts a great diversity of users – hunters, birders, trail runners, geo-cachers, equestrians, hikers, mountain bikers, fishermen/women Offers a variety of camping opportunities.

  10. Pinckney Recreation AreaStatements of Significance • Internal trail system that provides external connections to the region • Large potential habitat area, unique geology, and wildlife corridors for threatened and endangered species • Archeological and pre-historic sites that offer educational opportunities • A chain of lakes that create a water trail for boaters

  11. Pinckney Recreation AreaStatements of Significance • A destination for health and fitness group events and training, as well as recreation for individual users • Frequently used for University of Michigan classes and research due to its proximity to the U of M biological research station • U of M’s Stinchfield Woods offers a potential trail connection to the HCMA’s Hudson Mills and Dexter-Huron metroparks

  12. Pinckney Recreation Area Draft Management Zone Plan

  13. Pinckney Recreation AreaPrimitive Zone Low impact traffic to preserve and protect the natural communities Hiking, hunting, trapping, fishing, cross-country skiing, nature observation Opportunities for ecology education Significant sense of solitude Low impact management focus with limited evidence of human activity

  14. Pinckney Recreation AreaBackcountry Zone Natural resources modified slightly to support visitor use Applies to trails and allows for non-motorized outdoor activity Low noise tolerance and low interaction with others Self-reliant visitor activities with management focus on low impact activity and natural resource quality

  15. Pinckney Recreation AreaDeveloped Recreation Zone • High use areas, including the campgrounds • High level of visitor encounters • Management focus on public safety and universal access • High level of development, including parking lots, restrooms, campground, cabins

  16. Pinckney Recreation AreaVisitor Services Zone • All administrative office and maintenance operations • Visitor experience limited to business office and information • Focus on business of running the park

  17. Pinckney Recreation AreaDetailed Section Map

  18. Waterloo Recreation Area

  19. 21,000 acres Swimming beaches Rustic and modern camping sites Many miles of trails offering hiking, cross county skiing, and equestrian opportunities Educational and interpretive services Waterloo Recreation AreaGeneral Characteristics

  20. Waterloo Recreation AreaNatural Features 17 major lakes ranging from 7 to 531 acres Large intact wetland system at Portage Lake Many exemplary natural communities and rare plant and animal species Black spruce bog An exemplary aquatic community at Doyle Lake

  21. Waterloo Recreation AreaFacilities Swimming beaches Eddy Visitor Center 300 modern and 50 rustic campsites Picnic shelters Hiking, equestrian, cross country ski trails Portage Lake concession/store

  22. Waterloo Recreation AreaActivities & Programs Camping Hiking Picnicking Cross-country skiing Wildlife viewing / bird watching Swimming Fishing Horseback riding Hunting in certain areas Educational and Interpretive programs Metal detecting in designated areas

  23. Waterloo Recreation AreaStatements of Purpose To be used as a public park To preserve the park’s unique natural resources for current and future generations To provide diverse recreational opportunities to nearby populations To provide educational and interpretive opportunities that reflect the DNR mission and unique qualities of Waterloo Recreation Area

  24. Waterloo Recreation AreaStatements of Significance Features more rare animal and plant species, and exemplary natural communities, than any other park in the State system Co-managed by the Wildlife and Parks Recreation Division Third largest property in the State park system Largest State park system property in the Lower Peninsula Contains a rich cultural history

  25. Waterloo Recreation AreaStatements of Significance Eddy Discovery Center offers a nature study area and interpretive activities A variety of camping opportunities are available, including rustic sites and modern campgrounds Offers an “up north” feel in southeast lower Michigan due to its combined land mass and natural features Has several important volunteer programs

  26. Waterloo Recreation AreaStatements of Significance Park is used by several organizations located nearby Contains designated Natural Beauty Roads Idle stable facility has potential to provide additional horseback riding opportunities Motor boat launches and “quiet” boating opportunities available

  27. Waterloo Recreation Area Draft Management Zone Plan

  28. Waterloo Recreation AreaPrimitive Zone Native species and natural processes take precedence over visitor accommodations Hiking, backpacking, primitive camping , cross-country skiing, nature observation, hunting, trapping, and fishing Ecological education opportunities Experience natural feel, sense of solitude, lack of man-made improvements

  29. WRA - Primitive Draft Management Zone Plan

  30. Waterloo Recreation AreaBackcountry Zone Natural resources modified slightly to support visitor use Applies to trails and allows for non-motorized outdoor activity Low noise tolerance and low interaction with others Management focus on low-impact character with emphasis on natural resource quality

  31. WRA- Backcountry Draft Management Zone Plan

  32. Waterloo Recreation AreaNatural Resource Recreation • Development can include parking lots, accessible trails, picnic facilities and similar improvements • Natural resources are protected • Visitors will experience interaction with other visitors • Management focus on universal access

  33. WRA - Natural Resource Recreation Draft Management Zone Plan

  34. Waterloo Recreation AreaDeveloped Recreation Zone • Natural resources actively managed and modified to support visitor activities • Modern and cabin camping, boating, canoeing, kayaking, nature observation, day-use beach, picnicking • Public safety, protection of resources, and universal access are management priorities • High level of development to support visitor activities

  35. WRA - Developed Recreation Draft Management Zone Plan

  36. Waterloo Recreation AreaVisitor Services Zone • Visitors obtain information at park headquarters • High level of development for support of administrative activities • Management in this zone focuses on business of running the park

  37. WRA - Visitor Services

  38. Waterloo Recreation AreaCultural Overlay Zone • Historical and cultural structures, remnants, and landscapes preserved • Engage in recreational and educational activities related to historic development, prehistoric peoples and Native Americans that settled the area • Management focus on maintaining cultural character of zone with emphasis on developed recreation opportunities

  39. WRA-Cultural Overlay

  40. Waterloo Recreation AreaScenic Overlay Zone • High encounters expected • Maintain quality viewscapes and public safety • Development to support visitor access and interpretive activities

  41. WRA - Scenic Overlay Draft Management Zone Plan

  42. Waterloo Recreation AreaDetailed Section Map

  43. Pinckney & Waterloo Rec Areas For Additional Information PROJECT WEBSITE http://www.birchlerarroyo.com/Clients/DNR-RD.htm EMAIL jbahm@birchlerarroyo.com | dbirchler@birchlerarroyo.com PHONE 248.423.1776

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