Legislature OKs land purchases, outdoor recreation projects

(AP) — The Legislature has approved $28 million in spending from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund on dozens of land purchases and outdoor recreation projects.

A bill going to Gov. Rick Snyder for his signature includes funding to buy a waterfall in Houghton County, two areas for increased boating access to Lake St. Clair and land near the Grand River in Grand Rapids to support recreational development of the river.