A Quarter-Million Dollar Windfall: Two Big State Grants Support River Health, Agriculture In Leelanau County
By Craig Manning | June 4, 2025
Two big state grants are on the way to Leelanau County, including a six-figure spend from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to continue culvert replacements at key river and stream crossings, and a first-of-its-kind investment from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) in a local farm cooperative. The Leelanau Ticker has the scoop on both grants, and what they could mean for Leelanau County going forward.
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