DNR News

March 28, 2024

We want your input! 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.

April meetings

• Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee ? (Special meeting to discuss Recreation Passport) Thursday, April 4, 1:30 p.m.; (regular meeting) Wednesday, April 17, 2 p.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
• Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee ? Thursday, April 18, 9 a.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
• Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council ? Thursday, April 4, 6 p.m. EDT (Contact: Stacy Welling Haughey, 906-226-1331)
• Forest Management Advisory Committee ? Wednesday, April 17, at 1 p.m. (Contact: Kim Korbecki, 517-582-3220).
• Lake Erie/Lake St. Clair Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee ? Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m. (Contact: Jim Francis, 517-242-3593).
• Lake Michigan Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee ? Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. (Contact: Jay Wesley, 616-490-5090).
• Lake Superior Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee ? Thursday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. (Contact: Dave Caroffino, 231-350-8654).
• Michigan Historical Commission ? Thursday, April 11, 10 a.m. (Contact: Michelle Davis, 517-331-7374).
• Michigan Natural Resources Commission ? Thursday, April 11, 9 a.m. (Contact: [email protected]).
• Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board ? Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m. (Contact: Jon Mayes, 517-284-5954).
• Michigan State Waterways Commission ? Friday, April 26, 10:30 a.m. (Contact: Michelle Wieber, 517-285-0747).
• Nonmotorized Advisory Workgroup ? Thursday, April 18, 10 a.m. (Contact: Annalisa Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
• Pigeon River Country Advisory Council ? Thursday, April 18, 5 p.m. (Contact: Mark Monroe, 989-983-4101).
• Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council ? Friday, April 19, 8:30 a.m. (Contact: Kimberley Korbecki, 517-582-3220 or 517-284-5876).
• Tribal Co-Management Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee (New) ? Thursday, April 18, 10 a.m. (Contact: Dave Caroffino, 231-350-8654).
• Upper Au Sable River Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee (New) ? Tuesday, April 9, 9 a.m. (Contact: Matt Klungle, 989-889-4832).
• Warmwater Resources Steering Committee ? Monday, April 22, 10 a.m. Contact: Seth Herbst, 517-388-7759).