Contact: Erin Dembski-Rodriguez, DNR Point Beach State Forest Ranger Erin.Dembski@wisconsin.gov or 920-794-7480
DNR Proposes Point Beach State Forest Master Plan Variance To Designate 3.3 Miles Of Equestrian Trail
Public Comment Period Open Through March 24, 2022
TWO RIVERS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing a variance to the Point Beach State Forest Master Plan to designate a pilot equestrian trail at the property.
The proposal would designate an existing closed service road and hiking trail as a permanent equestrian trail and expand the miles open to equestrian use.
As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative code, a master plan variance is a change in the use or management of an area consistent with the area’s land management classification and objectives.
The public is encouraged to submit comments regarding the proposed variance to the Point Beach State Forest Master Plan through March 24, 2022.
The Natural Resources Board approved the Point Beach State Forest Master Plan in 2012 that included a pilot equestrian use trail on the property. After several years of successful use of the pilot trail, the proposed master plan variance would designate the equestrian trail and slightly expand the equestrian trail on the property to 3.3 miles.
Point Beach State Forest is located in Manitowoc County and features 3,000 acres of land, including 6 miles of sandy beach along the shores of Lake Michigan. The DNR is planning equestrian trails through the master plan variance process.
The public can review the draft variance and associated maps by visiting the DNR webpage here.
The public is encouraged to submit comments regarding the proposed variance to the Point Beach State Forest Master Plan. Submit comments by March 24, 2022 to:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Attn: Erin Dembski-Rodriguez
9400 County Highway O
Two Rivers, WI 54241
Email: Erin.Dembski@wisconsin.gov
