Welcome to Pentwater Township, Michigan

Opportunity for Review & Public Comment: Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund Grant Proposal for Beachfront Restoration Project

Pentwater Township plans to pursue grant funds from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) Natural Resource Trust Fund (NRTF) opportunity in the 2026 application cycle (due April 1, 2026). The grant application will be developed in partnership with the MDNR State Park leadership to support a portion of the “Pentwater Community Beachfront Recreational Access Improvements” project at Charles Mears State Park.

A public input session to review the conceptual design plans was held in August 2024. Since then, grant funds have been secured to support the next phase of design engineering in 2026, which will incorporate the public feedback received. Funds being requested from the MDNR NRTF grant program are intended to support implementation/construction in 2027/2028.

The proposed grant (Part 1) will support construction of recreational amenities to improve public access, including reconfiguration of the walking path, ADA beach access, and park amenities (seating/benches, stairs, trash receptacles, bike racks, and overhead shade structure(s)). An additional grant application (Part 2) will be submitted either in the 2026 or 2027 NRTF application cycle to support the relocation/installation of a new ADA Playground in conjunction with the reconfiguration/improvements of the W. Lowell St. cul-de-sac.

The MDNR NRTF program requires that “the applicant provide the public with an adequate opportunity to review and comment on the proposed application. Dedicated public hearings are not required; however, the application must be an agenda item open to discussion by the general public in the normal public meetings of the local unit.” Thereby, a draft of the grant application questions and Notice(s) of Intent are available below for review. Please submit written comments to Supervisor Lynne Cavazos via email (supervisor@pentwatertownshipmi.gov) by Friday, March 20th (extended from original February 27th deadline).

Members of the public also have the opportunity to express written support of the project to be submitted with the grant application. A template letter of support is linked below. Please submit letters of support to Supervisor Lynne Cavazos via email (supervisor@pentwatertownshipmi.gov) by Friday, March 20th to be included with the grant application.

Please view the 5 documents listed below.

Download a File:

Conceptual Design Plans (PDF)

Notice Of Intent For Recreation Grant Projects (Part 1) (PDF)

Notice Of Intent For Recreation Grant Projects (Part 2) (PDF)

MDNR Natural Resource Trust Fund Application Questions (PDF)

Template public letter of support (PDF)

Transfer Station and Recycling Center Dates and Hours

Please visit our Pentwater Township Transfer Station and Recycling Center page.

Wastewater Financial Projection (Rate) Study

You may view the November 2024 Wastewater Rate Study HERE

Longbridge Concept Design

You may view the concept design proposal. Click here to access.

Pentwater Community Joint Parks and Rec Plan

Click here to access the Pentwater Area 2025-2030 Joint Recreation Plan

The Pentwater Parks and Rec Board would like to present the Pentwater Area 2025-2030 Joint Recreation Plan.

Natural Features Report - Pentwater State Game Area

Click Here to view the report.

Pentwater State Game Area Master Plan

Click Here to view the master plan.

Address, Contact Info and Hours

500 N. Hancock Street
P.O. Box 512
Pentwater, Michigan 49449

Telephone: (231) 869-6231
Fax: (231) 869-4340

Office Hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
(excluding Holidays)

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The Village of Pentwater is wholly contained within the boundaries of Pentwater Township. Consequently, if you live or own property in the Village, you are a Village resident and subject to Village taxes, as well as a Township resident and subject to Township taxes. If you live in the Township but outside the Village, you are a Township resident only and subject to Township taxes only.

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• Cemeteries
• Elections and voter registration
• Maps
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• Township property taxes
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• Sidewalks
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• Village leaf and brush pickup
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Pentwater Community Master Plan

You may access the Master Plan at this link.

2023 Sanitary Sewer System Evaluation by Fleis & Vanderbrink

You may read the full evaluation at this link.