 Turtle Lake (photo from Real Estate One) |
compiled from several sources
The Gaylord area was the recipient in May of a huge land purchasing grant of $5,000,000 to buy over 1400 acres southeast of Gaylord. This encludes the entirety of Turtle Lake.
Wondering where the money came from?
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) originated in 1976 as the "Kammer Recreational Land Trust Fund Act" (P.A. 204). It was created as a compromise to dedicate revenue from state-owned oil, gas, and mineral rights (specifically from the Pigeon River Country State Forest) toward purchasing public conservation land-- interestingly enough, in Otsego County, where this purchase is being made.
As one of the 2025 projects recommended for approval, the purchase of this entire parcel will move this historically private property into public ownership. The DNR aims to protect the North Branch of the Au Sable River watershed and expand public access for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The land is adjacent to several other public lands.
Further information is sketchy at this time.
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