Michigan’s public land and facilities are places for communities to gather and for people to exercise their bodies and minds. However, we recognize that these places can not serve their full duty if access is not equitable and representation is not diverse. Diversity in the outdoors goes beyond increasing user diversity, it starts with diversifying decision-makers, funders, stewards and programmers. We are committed to identifying these barriers to access no matter race, religion, sexual identity and orientation, age or physical ability.​

​Since 2017, Heart of the Lakes, Michigan Recreation & Park Association and Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance have coordinated our efforts to guide diversity, equity and inclusion for Michigan’s public lands, trails, parks and recreation facilities. Together, we represent more than 2,000 organizations offering recreation services, maintaining trails and public spaces, and protecting farmland, wetlands and shoreline.

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