The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF), a restricted fund that supports land conservation and outdoor recreation, is the focus of a ballot proposal on November 3.

Since its establishment in 1976, MNRTF has provided over $1.2 billion in funding for projects across every county in Michigan. Many of the MNRTF projects have been further supported by CMF members and generate economic, quality of life and public health benefits through environmental conservation and development.

Proposal 1 would change how funds for parks and recreation could be spent from the MNRTF and the State Parks