22 May Michigan DNR Application Tracks Ice Storm Recovery Data

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has an application aimed at helping people keep track of ice storm recovery at DNR facilities across the northern lower peninsula.

Following a severe ice storm in northern Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a 12-county disaster area encompassing Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle counties.

The storm profoundly impacted nearly 1 million acres of DNR-managed lands, including 3,400 miles of state roads, 19 state parks, 54 state forest campgrounds, 169 boating access sites, and 3,290 miles of state-managed trails (including 1,700 miles of state-designated ORV trails and routes).

DNR staff continue to assess damage and conduct cleanup at these sites, prioritizing public and staff safety.