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PLAN APPROVAL RECOMMENDATIONS:

Paul N. Curtis 8/19/2010

Park Management Plan Administrator Date

Ray Fahlsing 8/23/2010

Stewardship Unit Manager Date

Gary Ellenwood ¹ 9/14/2010

Gaylord District Supervisor (see e-mail appended to plan) Date

Keith Cheli ¹ 9/8/2010

Gaylord District Planner (see e-mail appended to plan) Date

Tom Paquin ¹ 9/29/2010

Manager, Cheboygan FO (see e-mail appended to plan) Date

Kevin Frailey 9/7/2010

METD - Marketing, Education, and Technology Division Date

Approval Comments:

#1 – Recommend approval of plan if appropriate funding/staffing is obligated

FOR INFORMATION:

NRTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

NRC – MICHIGAN STATE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE & STEWARDSHIP/OPERATIONS

SUBCOMMITTEE

DNRE – STATEWIDE COUNCIL

DNRE – NLP ECOTEAM

RD – SECTION CHIEFS AND MANAGEMENT TEAM

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INTRODUCTION

A General Management Plan develops as a result of a series of planning steps. Each

step builds upon the previous, and action decisions focus on the mission of the
Recreation Division (RD), and the specific Purpose and Significance of the park. Phase
I GMP is the first of four phases of planning. This document, Phase 2 Action Plan, is
directed by the Phase 1 plan and identifies goals to be obtained over the next ten years.

In this phase, the first action is to re-evaluate the General Management

Plan to assure that no conditions have changed that would cause a change in the
overall guiding document. Having recently adopted the General Management Plan for
this park in 2008, it stands as written.

The second phase of management planning for the Rockport Property establishes
long-range action goals for each of the management zones defined in the “General
Management Plan” (GMP). For each management zone in the plan, action goals are
recommended that address the following categories:

• Natural Resources
• Historic/Cultural Resources
• Recreation Opportunities
• Education/Interpretation Opportunities
• Management Focus
• Visitor Experience
• Development

BACKGROUND OF THE ROCKPORT PROPERTY AND OVERVIEW OF PHASE 1

Rockport is a 4,237-acre State-owned property on Lake Huron, located in Alpena and

Presque Isle Counties. The Recreation Division (RD) completed the Phase I General
Management Plan (GMP) process for the Rockport Property in 2008. The endeavor
represents a new planning philosophy of the RD. “Management Planning,” a
comprehensive, resource-based process, is the RD’s adaptation of National Park
Service planning methodology. Through the planning process, the Planning Team
(made up of DNRE Department staff, government officials, stakeholders and the public),
the Core Values for Rockport were developed. Rockport was determined to be
significant for the following reasons:

1. Uniqueness among exposed limestone formations in that the entire thickness of

the rock formation is exposed at the surface.

2. Significant cultural and historic resources: Native American influences; the

limestone quarry and deep water port that played an active role in Michigan’s
mining history and the location of the construction of the Mackinac Bridge

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caissons; settlement remnants from the once-active mining operation; fossils

within the quarry; and, the quarry’s demonstration of a limestone formation.

3. The deep water port is unique to the northeast shoreline, and is a major
attraction for visitors and those seeking deep water access for launching boats.

4. Provision of boat access to Lake Huron for the public and the Chippewa tribe
fishing fleet.

5. It is located within the Lake Huron Flyway (State and Federal agencies use the
bird census data from this area as a litmus test of the health of Lake Huron and
the shoreline environment).

6. Several historic shipwrecks lie in and around Rockport (the schooner

PORTLAND at Bolton Point, and the steamer PORTSMOUTH at Middle Island,
all popular and accessible dive and snorkel sites).

7. Sinkholes, karst features, and dramatic land forms are found in Rockport, which
are educational and of interest to geologists, botanists, and recreational divers.

8. Unique natural features, such as old growth white pines, and cobble beach, and
the prevalence of fens, which tend to be located in the northern portion of the
property.

9. Shoreline and access to Lake Huron is an exceptionally valuable resource in

terms of commercial fisheries.

10. Proximity and relationship to the Besser Natural Area that contains a sandy
beach, rare along the typically cobbled Lake Huron shoreline, and sensitive
natural features.

11. Prevalence of wildflowers, and species of special concern, threatened species

and endangered species, such as Houghton’s goldenrod, Dwarf lake iris and
Pitcher’s thistle.

12. Inclusion of land on Middle Island.

13. It is part of several regional networks.

In concert with this analysis of Rockport’s identity and significance, the Planning Team,
with stakeholder and public input, established appropriate Management Zones and their
extent of influence on the property. From a pallet of nine standard zones, four were
applied to Rockport. While the full descriptions of these zones are included in the Phase
1 document, a condensed review of the Management Zones follows:

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ο Primitive Zone reflects a desired condition that emphasizes the natural resources. It
is managed to only allow dispersed and low frequency use for low impact
recreational purposes. The Primitive Zone includes approximately 1,645 acres, or
39%, of Rockport land. The zone covers: Land that contains sensitive wetland areas,
and sensitive or undisturbed forested land; the northern and southern portions of
Rockport; the Besser Natural Area; and, land on Middle Island.

ο Natural Resource Recreation Zone permits active recreation with moderate to high
density of use conducted in a natural setting. At 49%, or 2,040 acre, the Natural
Resource Recreation (NRR) Zone comprises the greatest amount of Rockport land
area. The designation was applied due to the resources contained within the land,
and the potential uses for these resources. Access for exploration of the sinkholes,
the potential for designated rustic camping, as well as higher-intensity uses of the
trails is also facilitated by the NRR designation.

ο Developed Recreation Zone provides for active recreation with high density of use
conducted in areas not designated for natural resource significance. Approximately
560 acres, or 13%, of Rockport is zoned Developed Recreation. Land in this zone
contains largely that which is currently disturbed, including the quarry and port. The
port is shared with many users, including the Thunder Bay National Marine
Sanctuary and the Chippewa Tribe. In a regional context, Rockport is the central hub
where development can be encouraged while Negwegon State Park and
Thompson’s Harbor State Park retain their undeveloped, natural status.

ο Cultural Landscape Zone addresses the overall setting in which is found not only
historic structures, but also non-structural evidence of the traditions, beliefs,
practices, lifeways, arts, crafts and social institutions of any community.
Approximately 288 acres, or 6.8%, of Rockport is covered by the overlay, which
applies to the eastern coastline of the Developed Recreation Zone and the Besser
Natural Area. During the limestone quarry’s operation, approximately 1927 to 1958,
the land in this zone was occupied by settlement formed by quarry workers and their
families. Remnants of this once vibrant community can be found there today.

In addition, to the Management Zones, the GMP recommends that other aspects of the
property be considered:

ο Regional Consideration. The planning for the Rockport Property was performed in
conjunction with the planning for Thompson’s Harbor State Park and Negwegon
State Park. The planning effort, supported by a consensus of the Planning Team,
resulted in the following concept: Rockport would be established as the central “hub”
of the three sites, allowing Negwegon and Thompson’s Harbor to remain in a
relatively undisturbed, natural state.

ο Access and Parking. Current access to the Rockport Property is by Rockport Road,
from US-23. This Plan considers two additional points of entry, both would include
small parking areas: County Line Road (a central point of access that could facilitate

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easier access to the sink holes); and access from the north (adjacent to the Besser
Natural Area).

ο Signage. Appropriate signage is needed to inform the public of Rockport’s location.

Interpretive, directional and education signage within each park is incorporated in
Phase 2.

ο Camping. The highly modified quarry area, in general, may offer opportunities for
more extensive development with low resource impacts. The quarry also offers
other recreational opportunities and any camping development would be respectful
of other uses. Designated rustic camping has potential in the Natural Resource
Recreation zone.

ο Future Purchases. Part of the DNRE’s mission is to acquire lands with unique
natural, cultural and historic resources for the purposes of public recreation and
education. The Natural Resources Commission approved a dedicated boundary for
Rockport in 2004. The Planning Team’s recommendation for expanding the project
boundary includes acquiring additional frontage along East Grand Lake Road, and
all remaining ownership of Middle Island. Land within the dedicated boundary would
be a priority purchase for the DNRE, should the opportunity to purchase and funding
become available. Major land purchases would prompt an amendment to the GMP.

Rockport Property

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Acronyms used:

• RD Recreation Division
• FMD Forest Management Division
• NAC NRTH Advisory Committee
• METD Marketing, Education, and Technology Division
• MNFI Michigan Natural Features Inventory
• TBNMS Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

These final draft goals were developed based upon input and discussion from the full Planning
Team, Stakeholders, and the public.

The Rockport Property

1. General Action Goals (Applies to the whole park)

Program Input Responsible Program

Action Goal Target Date
From Position
1. Transfer administration of After October RD RD & FMD Lands
Rockport from FMD to RD. 1, 2010 (2011 FMD Managers
Develop and conduct public fiscal year)
info session(s) on what the
change means (use NAC)
2. Land acquisition within On-going after Lands- Lands Manager
boundary transfer from Management
FMD
3. Prepare a Director’s Order to Concurrent with Park Park Manager
close entire park to transfer from User group
snowmobile use (with review FMD
of appropriate user group)
4. Prepare a Director’s Order to Concurrent with Park Park Manager
open this park to hunting transfer from
(under RD) then maintain FMD
park open to hunting
5. Expand NRC boundary per 2012 Lands- Lands Manager
the Phase 1 plan Management
recommendation
6. Develop (Phase 1) 2014 Stewardship Stewardship Ecologist
Stewardship Plan
7. Implement (Phase 2) Per Stewardship Park Manager
Stewardship Plan for the park Stewardship Park
Plan
8. Implement the specific On-going Stewardship Park Manager
provisions of the Biodiversity Park
Conservation Planning
Process (BCPP)
9. Develop a cultural resources 2020 Stewardship Stewardship Cultural
inventory of the park for Specialist
interpretation, protection and
preservation
10. Develop a geological 2020 Stewardship Stewardship Ecologist
resources inventory of the DNRE geologists
park for interpretation, Universities
protection and preservation

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11. Prepare an Emergency Plan Following Park Park Manager

transfer from
FMD
12. Develop a Wildfire Plan 2011 Stewardship Stewardship Ecologist
(annual review per policy) Park
13. Identify opportunities to On-going Planning District Planner and
improve connectivity within Park Park Manager
and beyond park boundaries; NAC
e.g. opportunities with US 23
Heritage Route
14. Work with county road On-going. Set Planning Park District Planner
commissions, local up joint
government units and private meeting with
landowners to improve county road
access to the park. commissions
1st Quarter
2010
15. Increase/improve access to On-going Planning Park District Planner
the park at the west and
north, and at south end of
Boating Access Site location
16. Tie into ecotourism plan Ongoing Operations Marketing Specialist and
recommendations Park Recreation Programmer
NAC
METD
17. Review all proposed On-going Stewardship Stewardship Cultural
earthwork activities for Specialist
potential impact on
historic/cultural resources
18. Develop ecotourism On-going NAC Contract Specialist
concession opportunities Park
METD
Resource-
Management
19. Develop specific On-going METD METD Education Unit
interpretation and education TBMS
opportunities with Thunder Park
Bay National Marine
Sanctuary (TBNMS)
20. Explore and develop revenue On-going Program- RD Funds Specialist
generating opportunities that Services
are sustainable Operations
District
Park
21. Conduct / Update Natural 2016 MNFI Stewardship Ecologist
Features Inventory Stewardship
22. Develop a master ‘Site 2018 Planning District Planner
Development Plan’ for the
park
23. Dedicate staffing and budget On-going Program- District Supervisor
resources to address goals Services Park Manager
(including partnerships and District
volunteers as appropriate) Park

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24. Promote volunteer On-going Friends Park Manager

partnerships to meet resource NAC
goals Park
Stewardship
25. Identify water trail On-going Planning District Planner
connections (e.g. Blue Water
Trails)
26. Develop a marketing plan for 2016 NAC Marketing Specialist
this park based on natural Operations
and historic resources found Park
within the park METD
27. Develop/improve parking 2018 Planning District Planner
areas at north and south
access points
28. Update zone plan for new 2011 Planning Park Management Plan
acquisitions Administrator
29. Encourage formation of a 2012 Park Park Manager
Rockport Friends Group NAC
30. Develop efficient review 2016 METD Resource Management
process for appropriate Planning Unit
commercial interpretation and Stewardship
recreation opportunities Resource-
Management
Park

Rockport Property – former mine entrance

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2. Primitive Zone (P)

Natural Resources (P)

Program Input Responsible Program
Action Goal Target Date
From Position
1. Conduct surveys and control On-going Stewardship Stewardship Ecologist
invasive species as described MNFI
in the park stewardship plan
Historic/Cultural Resources (P)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program

From Position
1. Protect archaeological/cultural On-going Stewardship Park Manager
resources identified by Park
inventory (includes known
resources at Besser Natural
Area and on Middle Island
(Lifesaver station)

Recreation Opportunities (P)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Maintain hiking foot trails in On-going Park Park Manager
Besser Natural Area
2. Identify other trail 2016 Planning District Planner
opportunities in the zone Stewardship
Park
3. Maintain and enhance On-going Planning Park Manager
opportunities for Park
hunting/gathering/trapping, Friends
bird watching, trail use and NAC
camping

Education Opportunities (P)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Develop interpretive message On-going Planning METD Education Unit
for designated trail(s) and Stewardship
viewing areas of cultural and METD
natural resources for the
purpose of interpretation
2. Identify resources to highlight On-going Park Stewardship Ecologist &
for off-site interpretation (e.g. Stewardship Cultural Specialist
Middle Island/fens) METD
3. Interpret the natural and On-going Planning METD Education Unit
cultural features of the Besser Stewardship
Natural Area METD
4. Utilize variety of media, On-going METD METD Education Unit
including audio and visual
technologies for interpretation

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Management Focus (P)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program

From Position
1. Meet requirements of the Upon transfer Stewardship Park Manager
Natural Areas Act from FMD Park
2. Implement the On-Going METD METD Education Unit
education/interpretation Stewardship
recommendations for the Park
zones
3. Address user conflicts On-going Park Park Manager
NAC
Friends

Development (P)
Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Develop appropriate 2020 Planning District Planner
education and interpretation Stewardship
trail(s) and viewing locations Park
2. Improve parking at Besser 2016 Planning District Planner
Natural Area Park

Rockport property

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3. Natural Resource Recreation Zone (NRR)

Natural Resources (NRR)

Program Input Responsible Program
Action Goal Target Date
From Position
1. Protect integrity of sink-holes On-going Planning District Planner
(explore Northern Florida Stewardship
model and others) Park
2. Conduct surveys and control On-going Stewardship Stewardship Ecologist
invasive species as described MNFI
in the park stewardship plan

Historic/Cultural Resources (NRR)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
NA

Recreation Opportunities (NRR)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Identify trail opportunities for 2016 Planning District Planner
a variety of trail users (e.g., Park
snowmobile, ski, equestrian,
hiking and biking)
2. Identify opportunities for 2015 Stewardship District Planner
backcountry camping and Planning
other opportunities for Park
overnight accommodations in
this zone
3. Improve access to the sink- On-going Planning District Planner
holes with focus on safety Stewardship
and resource protection Park
4. Maintain and enhance On-going Planning Park Manager
opportunities for Park
hunting/gathering/trapping, Friends
bird watching, trail use and NAC
camping

Education Opportunities (NRR)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Education/Interpretation of 2016 Planning METD Education Unit
geology including sink-holes, Stewardship
karst and karst river valley, DNRE-
old beach cobble line, etc. Geologists
Park

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2. Develop appropriate 2015 METD METD Education Unit

interpretive message for Park
trail(s) and viewing areas of Stewardship
cultural and natural resources TBNMS
for the purpose of
interpretation

3. Develop appropriate 2018 Planning District Planner

designated trail(s) and Stewardship
viewing areas of cultural and Park
natural resources for the
purpose of interpretation
4. Identify resources to highlight 2015 METD Stewardship Ecologist &
for on and off-site Planning Stewardship Cultural
interpretation Park Specialist
Stewardship
TBNMS
5. Utilize variety of media, On-going METD METD Education Unit
including audio and visual
technologies for interpretation

Management Focus (NRR)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Identify existing trails and 2016 Planning District Planner
make recommendations for Stewardship
new trails Park
2. Address user conflicts On-going NAC Park Manager
Friends
Park

Development (NRR)
Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Develop safe access to (and 2020 Planning & District Planner
into) sink-hole(s) where Park
appropriate and feasible
2. Develop parking from west 2020 Planning & District Planner
side of park and trail into the Park
zone
3. Designate and improve trails 2020 Planning & Park Manager
based on above Park
recommendations

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4. Developed Recreation Zone (DR)

Natural Resources (DR)

Program Input Responsible Program
Action Goal Target Date
From Position
1. Conduct surveys and control On-going Stewardship Stewardship Ecologist
invasive species as described MNFI
in the park stewardship plan

Historic/Cultural Resources (DR)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Preserve cultural and historic On-going Stewardship & Park Manager
resources: old settlement Park
along shore at and south of
BAS; construction of
Mackinac Bridge caissons

Recreation Opportunities (DR)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Identify opportunities for a 2016 Planning District Planner
variety of trail uses (e.g.
snowmobile, ski, equestrian,
hiking, and biking)
2. Fossil collecting and 2016 Stewardship Stewardship Ecologist &
Education/Interpretation of METD METD Education Unit
geology
3. Work with Alpena Township On-going Lands Park Manager
on long-term plans for Management
incorporating Alpena Planning
Township park use in the Park
overall operation in this zone.
4. Assess feasibility for 2016 Planning District Planner
campground or other Park
overnight accommodations
5. Improve diver access to water 2020 Planning District Planner
(sinkhole(s) and Lake Huron) Park

6. Conduct a feasibility study 2016 Law Enforcement District Planner

with Law Enforcement METD
Division and METD on the Planning
development of a safe Park
shooting range and long-
range shooting in this zone
7. Maintain/improve existing On-going Planning District Planner
BAS Park

8. Assess pier for recreational 2013 Planning District Planner

and safety improvements Park
9. Improved access for fishing 2020 Planning District Planner
Park

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Education Opportunities (DR)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Geological interpretation 2016 METD METD Education Unit
Stewardship
TBNMS
2. Partner with TBNMS for On-going Planning METD Education Unit
maritime history and the METD
underwater preserve, etc. TBNMS
3. Develop appropriate 2016 METD METD Education Unit
interpretive message for Planning
trail(s) and viewing areas of Park
cultural and natural resources Stewardship
for the purpose of TBNMS
interpretation
4. Identify resources to highlight 2017 Park Stewardship Ecologist &
for on and off-site Stewardship Cultural Specialist
interpretation METD
5. Assess feasibility for a 2018 Planning District Planner(s)
programmed Visitor Center to All Three Parks
serve Rockport, Negwegon TBMS
and Thompson’s Harbor; NAC
consider partnerships with Friends
local providers, etc.
6. Identify opportunities for 2016 Park METD Education Unit
education and interpretation Stewardship
of quarry operations METD
DNRE Geologists
7. Utilize variety of media, On-going METD METD Education Unit
including audio and visual
technologies for interpretation

Management Focus (DR)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Address user conflicts On-going NAC Park Manager
Friends
Park
2. Maintain Boat Access Site On-going Park Park Manager
(BAS)

3. Develop plan for reclamation 2016 Planning District Planner

of old gravel piles Stewardship
Park

Development (DR)
Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Develop an improved access 2016 Planning District Planner
point and parking Park

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5. Cultural Landscape Zone (overlay of entire park) (CL)

Natural Resources (CL)
Program Input Responsible Program
Action Goal Target Date
From Position
1. Follow underlying zone recommendations

Historic/Cultural Resources (CL)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Follow underlying zone recommendations

2. Preserve, protect and On-going Stewardship Park Manager

enhance old settlement and Park
quarry

Recreation Opportunities (CL)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Follow underlying zone recommendations

Education Opportunities (CL)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Follow underlying zone recommendations

Management Focus (CL)

Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Follow underlying zone recommendations

Development (CL)
Action Goal Target Date Program Input Responsible Program
From Position
1. Follow underlying zone recommendations

The Rockport Property

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RECOMMENDATIONS TO APPROVE
Negwegon SP, Rockport, and Thompson’s Harbor SP

Request for Recommendation

From: Curtis, Paul (DNRE)

Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 9:24 AM
To: Ellenwood, Gary (DNRE); Sylvester, Anna; Cheli, Keith; Rife, Troy (DNRE); Mullen, Daniel (DNRE);
Paquin, Thomas
Cc: Nardo, Mary (DNRE)
Subject: "Recommendation to Approve" - NRTH PH2 - Long Range Action Goals Plans

All…I’ m trying this a different way so that I don’ t have to send out a hardcopy for signatures. I need
each of you to respond to this e-mail with your response (yes or no) indicating your recommendation that
the plan be approved, for:

(1) Negwegon SP – PH2 Plan

(2) Rockport – PH2 Plan
(3) Thompson’ s Harbor SP – PH2 Plan

I will make the notation on the second page and include your e-mail recommendations in the appendix for
each plan. Please respond no later than Friday, September 24…sooner if you can. Let me know if you
have any questions…Paul

Responses (Negwegon SP)

From: Sylvester, Anna (DNRE)

Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 8:27 AM
To: Curtis, Paul (DNRE)
Subject: RE: NRTH Phase 2 - recommendation to approve
Yes, I approve

From: Mullen, Daniel (DNRE)

Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 2:31 PM
To: Curtis, Paul (DNRE)
Subject: RE: "Recommendation to Approve" - NRTH PH2 - Long Range Action Goals
Plans
Yes! Dan

From: Rife, Troy (DNRE)

Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:58 AM
To: Curtis, Paul (DNRE)
Subject: RE: "Recommendation to Approve" - NRTH PH2 - Long Range Action Goals
Plans

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yes on negwegon, troy

Responses (Rockport and Thompson’s Harbor SP)

From: Ellenwood, Gary (DNRE)

Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 9:13 AM
To: Curtis, Paul (DNRE)
Cc: Paquin, Thomas
Subject: RE: "Recommendation to Approve" - NRTH PH2 - Long Range Action Goals
Plans
Paul….

The two plans I’m comfortable commenting are Thompson’s Harbor and Rockport.

While I agree with the plan scopes and recommendations and give my conditional approval; I feel that in
both case’s it must be recognized and acknowledged that for either plan to be successful the Division
needs to be fiscally committed to making them a reality. I would not endorse the transfer of Rockport
from Forest Management Division to Recreation Division unless the funding is in place to make it a viable
State Park. Field Staff has shrunk to the point that we can no longer continue to set them up for failure by
continuing to give card blanche endorsement of unfunded mandates.

Good plan – but funding is crucial.

From: Cheli, Keith

Sent: Wed 09/08/2010
To: Mullen, Daniel; Paquin, Thomas; Sylvester, Anna; Curtis, Paul; Ellenwood, Gary; Rife, Troy
Cc: Nardo, Mary
Subject: Re. “Recommendation to Approve” – NRTH PH2 – Long Range Action Goals Plans

Paul -

I Recommend Approval of the NRTH Phase 2 - Long Range Action Goals Plans with the following
contingencies and observations.

Thompson's Harbor State Park

1. Recreation Division has acquired two 80 acre parcels within the park and the maps should be updated
to reflect these additions. The two parcels lie along US 23, east and west of the park's main entry/ exit
from US 23.

2. The plan should reflect that there are two cabins within the park now not just one. The 80 acre
acquisition west of the entry/ exit along US 23 has a cabin that is now for rent.

3. We need to be clear that additional staff and financial resources will be required to effectively achieve
the Long Range Action Goals as outlined.

Rockport Property

1. With the recommendation of administrative transfer of the property in 2011 we should also be
including additional operational staff and financial resources in order to maintain and manage the existing
facility with a commitment to work towards accomplishing the Long Range Action Goals.

Without the required resources it will be difficult to make significant progress as outlined in our NRTH
Phase 2 Long Range Action Goals Plans.

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From: Paquin, Thomas (DNRE)

Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 1:32 PM
To: Curtis, Paul (DNRE)
Subject: RE: "Recommendation to Approve" - NRTH PH2 - Long Range Action Goals
Plans
Paul,

I concur with what Gary and Keith have stated. No other issues to date.

Tom

REMAINING RECOMMENDATIONS TO APPROVE: (all three plans)

• Paul N. Curtis, Park Management Plan Administrator 8/19/2010

• Ray Fahlsing, Stewardship Unit Manager 8/23/2010
• Kevin Frailey, Marketing.Education.Technology Division 9/7/2010

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