Washtenaw: Parks

The 2011 funding recommendations by the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund board were announced on Wednesday, and include two projects in Washtenaw County: 1) $500,000 for improvements to Lakeside Park in Ypsilanti Township, and 2) $500,000 for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority to develop the Hudson Mills Hike/Bike Trail – 2.9 miles of hike/bike trail from Hudson Mills Metropark to the village of Dexter. The recommendations now go to Gov. Jennifer Granholm for review, then will be forwarded to the state legislature as part of the appropriations process. [Source]