I am requesting the DNR host a public meeting with Gladwin County residents focused on assisting the county to increase the ability to attract more visitors thus having a positive economic impact for Gladwin County. The primary visitor targets are anyone that enjoys outdoor motorsports, safe and enjoyable walking and hiking, as well as hunting and camping in the hundreds of miles of Gladwin County State land.

Specifically I support the following initiatives to be discussed at a meeting with clear follow action defined during the meeting on each of the three topics below:

1) West River Drive Main Trail - The DNR work with the community and reach an amicable alternative to the formal closing of the main West River Drive trail to Secord Dam Road. Access to Secord Dam Road has a major economic impact on may businesses.

2) Help The Community Attract More Spend Dollars to Gladwin - Why have the ATV trails in Gladwin County not been expanded over the years to attract riders and their money spending in Gladwin County ? Gladwin is losing money to places like St Hellen and Houghton Lake. What can be done ?

3) Explain and Consider Changing Forest Management - The way in which forest clearing is left after completion leaves the woods very difficult to walk for the foreseeable future. The community understands that responsible management is important. But why is the DNR not including chipping in each forest contract and ensuring that it is done on a VERY HIGH level before the contractors leave ? After the contractors leave I want rut free land that has minimal piles of branches and can be easily walked and enjoyed.