a place of community and a township working to combine its agricultural tradition with the growing tourism of Northern Michigan.
Banks Township’s natural resources make it a recreational paradise for those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Its hardworking, friendly people make it a great place to live or visit.
Last year, the Township Planning Commission began its 5-year review of the Banks Township Master Plan. As part of that process, a community survey was conducted to get public feedback to assist the Planning Commission.
One of the questions in the survey related to volunteering in the Township, and 63% of respondents said they are interested! Please click the link below or scan the QR code with your phone camera to tell us what projects/programs you would like to see in Banks Township and what you would like to volunteer for!
Click this link –> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/qr_code/BanksTwpFollowUp
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Read about the Chain of Lakes Water Trail that begins right here in Banks Township!
Breezy & Beautiful
Take this 26-mile road trip Up North.
Township residents wishing to burn fall leaves generally need a burn permit. For the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, residents can visit Michigan.gov/BurnPermit or call 866-922-BURN to find out whether burning is currently allowed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For responsible burning information, contact Paul Rogers at 616-260-8406.