Dan Casey talks with Nancy Winzer, St. Clair County and City of Port Huron Director of Parks & Recreation about the benefits of quality parks and recreation opportunities for a community.

"I have always loved every aspect of recreation, and I just love that my job has taken me to where I can learn different aspect of it," said Winzer. "The biggest joy I get is watching other people have fun."

Dan & Nancy talk about:

• Parks and recreation opportunities benefit the community and drive economic development
• Lakes, rivers, and access from parks
• Trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding
• Oldest lighthouse in Michigan
• Longest trestle bridge
• Bridge to Bay Trail
• County fair
• CanAm BMX
• National Water Trails
• Island Loop of Port Huron
• Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River, Black River, Black River Canal
• Bass fishing
• Environmental stewardship
• Developing quality of life in a community with parks and recreation
• How tourists benefit from parks and recreation opportunities
• Job opportunities at St. Clair County and Port Huron parks

To learn more about the St. Clair County EDA, visit their website here:

https://edascc.com/

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