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Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve July 11 th , 2016 Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property 15 miles from


  1. Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve July 11 th , 2016

  2. Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property

  3. Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property

  4. Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property

  5. Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property • 15 miles from Jackson, 25 miles from Ann Arbor

  6. Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property • 726 acres in Jackson County

  7. Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property • 405 acres in Washtenaw County • First State Park to be jointly managed and owned with County Washtenaw DNR Parks and County Parks Recreation

  8. Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES • Hunting • Fishing • Hiking • Wildlife viewing • Regional trail connections (4.5 miles) • Equestrian trail connections • Historic interpretation • Backcountry camping

  9. Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property NATURAL RESOURCES • Deciduous forested uplands • Emergent wetlands • Grasslands and meadows • Waterfowl production area/ migratory bird stop – Watkins Lake • Deer, cottontail, wild turkey and grassland birds • Hudson Bay Flyway

  10. Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property CULTURAL RESOURCES • Underground Railroad history • Railroad depot site – Royal Watkins • Only depot partially owned by a private party in the country

  11. Watkins Lake State Park Trolz Property CONCLUSION • Provides access to quality recreation opportunities • Protects natural and cultural resources in Southern Michigan • Provides regional trail connection opportunities

  12. Thank You www.michigan.gov/dnr

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