MI HB5955

Expands department authority to include protection and conservation of water resources under its control, alongside existing land management responsibilities.

Requires department to consider water access and public trust in natural resources when designating or classifying land for any purpose.

Adds water management to strategic planning requirements, including identification of public bodies of water and performance goals for water access and recreation.

Expands land use rules to cover both land and water, including provisions for hunting, fishing, and public access to water bodies under department control.

Requires department to report annually on management of state-controlled water resources and include water-related metrics in legislative reporting on outdoor recreation opportunities.