DNR News

Sept. 29, 2023

Share your thoughts with the DNR at upcoming meetings

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing Michigan residents the opportunity to share input and ideas on policy decisions, programs and other aspects of natural resource management and outdoor recreation opportunities.

One important avenue for this input is at meetings of the public bodies that advise the DNR and, in some cases, also set policies for natural and cultural resource management. Frequently check the DNR boards, commissions, committees and councils webpage for updates.

The links below will take you to the webpage for each group, where you will find meeting details such as location and agenda (when finalized). Please check these pages often, as meeting details may change and sometimes meetings are canceled.

October meetings

• Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee ? Thursday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
• Board of Foresters ? Thursday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. (Contact: Brenda Haskill, 989-370-9557).
• Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council and Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council joint meeting ? Wednesday, Oct. 11, 3 p.m. EDT (Contact: Stacy Welling Haughey, 906-226-1331).
• Forest Management Advisory Committee ? Wednesday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m. (Contact: Kimberley Korbecki, 517-582-3220 or 517-284-5876).
• Lake Erie/Lake St. Clair Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee ? Monday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. (Contact: Jim Francis, 517-242-3593).
• Lake Huron Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee ? Tuesday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. (Contact: Patrick Hanchin, 231-330-5290).
• Lake Michigan Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee ? Tuesday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m. (Contact: Jay Wesley, 269-204-7057).
• Michigan Natural Resources Commission ? Thursday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. (Contact: [email protected]).
• Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board ? Wednesday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. (Contact: Jon Mayes, 517-284-5954).
• Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee ? Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
• Michigan State Waterways Commission ? Friday, Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m. (Contact: Michelle Wieber, 517-285-0747).
• Michigan Wildlife Council ? Friday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. (Contact: Pam Vance, 517-284-6056).
• Nonmotorized Advisory Workgroup ? Thursday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. (Contact: Annalisa Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
• Northern Inland Lakes Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee ? Friday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. (Contact: Neal Godby, 231-340-2621).
• Pigeon River Country Advisory Council ? Thursday, Oct. 19, 5 p.m. (Contact: Mark Monroe, 989-983-4101).
• Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council ? Friday, Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m. (Contact: Kimberley Korbecki, 517-582-3220 or 517-284-5876).
• Urban and Community Forestry Council ? Tuesday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. (Contact: Kevin Sayers, 517-582-3209).