Michigan DNR: Join Dec. 14 Virtual Public Meeting On Port Austin State Harbor Redevelopment

Press release from Michigan DNR:

Dec. 6, 2021

Contact: Brian Dunn (harbor supervisor), 989-738-8663 or Scott Cook (regional field planner), 989-439-5164 Agency: Natural Resources

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• Port Austin Harbor
• Bird's-eye view of Port Austin Harbor

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will share preliminary redevelopment plans for Port Austin State Harbor at a virtual public information meeting 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 14.

The meeting, held in conjunction with project consultants Edgewater Resources, will include an overview of the results of the harbor wave study and marketing analysis, as well as preliminary redevelopment and design plans for the proposed docks and new breakwater options. There will be an opportunity for people to share feedback and questions during the meeting.

"Gathering public input is a crucial step in the planning and redevelopment process," said Brian Dunn, Port Austin State Harbor supervisor for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division. "We want to encourage those who have stayed at the harbor or are interested in this project to attend the meeting and provide feedback."

MEETING DETAILS, DEADLINE FOR FEEDBACK

To attend the virtual meeting, visit Michigan.gov/Boating or follow this link:
Join Microsoft Teams meetingOr call (for audio only) +1 248-509-0316Conference ID: 283 477 702#

The meeting will be recorded for anyone unable to attend. For more information on the plan or meeting, or to obtain a copy of the meeting recording, contact Brian Dunn at 989-738-8663 or DunnB1@Michigan.gov. Additional feedback on the plans also will be accepted at this email address through Dec. 28.

Note to editors: Accompanying photos are available below for download.

• Port Austin Harbor
• Bird's-eye view of Port Austin Harbor

This press release was produced by the Michigan DNR. The views expressed here are the author’s own.