DNR Publishes Summary Of Public Comments On Newport State Park Variance
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has published a summary of public comments it received on a proposed master plan variance to allow an expansion of equestrian trails in Newport State Park. In addition to the summary, the public can view all comments submitted.
The 2018 Northern Lake Michigan Coastal (NLMC) Regional Master Plan authorized four to six miles of equestrian trails in a defined portion of two of the park’s management areas. In working with the local equestrian club, the department has concluded that the area initially envisioned for equestrian trails would not provide high quality experiences, in either location or distance. The proposed master plan variance would allow equestrian trails to be located throughout Management Areas 1 and 2 and increase the authorized miles of equestrian trails up to 10 miles.
A public comment period for the proposed variance ran from Aug. 16 to Sept. 16, 2023. The department received input by email, phone and letters.
The DNR appreciates the public’s interest in the property and the time people took to convey their perspectives.
Located in Door County, Newport State Park offers over 2,300 acres of forest on 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, and backpack camping as a quiet alternative to bustling Door County. At the far end of the Door Peninsula, Newport is also designated as a Dark Sky Park.
Questions on the summary of comments or the proposed variance can be directed to:
John Pohlman, DNR Property Planner
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921
John.Pohlman@wisconsin.gov or 608-264-6263
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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