The Michigan Sportsman forums have an interesting post from moderator Hamilton Reef about attempts to raid the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to balance the budget of the State of Michigan.  For those who are not aware, the MNRTF derives its funding from mineral extraction royalties on state land.  Some of the money is set aside and invested to provide future grant funding for parks and natural areas across the state.  Honestly, it is now the predominant source of funding for new natural areas preservation in the state:

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=266169

Note: The most recent round of trust fund grants included monies for the Academy Preserve in Monroe.

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