37 MI state parks could close, etc.

But hey, as one Michigan legislator said, it's all a scare tactic.

What's scary is the inability of some in government to deal with reality. DNR is not asking for higher taxes or earmarked taxes from all who enjoy Michigan's outdoors -- it's asking for a fee increase on hunters and anglers.

Maybe it's time Gov. Jennifer Granholm merged DNR and DEQ as she promised in 2002, and supported a citizen-led campaign to earmark a special tax for protection of those outdoors. Now, not maybe -- definitely.

 

Complete Michigan DNR budget cut memo is linked.

Download dnr_budget_crisis_10.23.07.doc