Love state parks and trails? Apply for vacancies on committee and workgroup



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Feb. 24, 2025

*Parks, timber, trails and shipwrecks on the agenda for March meetings*

"Additional information included re: current vacancies on parks committees and ORV, water trails workgroups"

Woman and two children walk down snowy wooded trail on a sunny winter's day at Proud Lake Recreation Area.

"Photo credit: Kari Carr, Michigan state parks photo ambassador, for the DNR."

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 [ [link removed] ] 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.

March meetings

* Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee [ [link removed] ] – Thursday, March 20, 9 a.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
* Board of Foresters [ [link removed] ] – Monday, March 31, 3 p.m. (Contact: Brenda Haskill, 989-370-9557).
* Equine Trails Subcommittee [ [link removed] ] – Wednesday, March 12, 1 p.m. (Contact: Annalisa Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
* Michigan Natural Resources Commission [ [link removed] ] – Thursday, March 13, 8:30 a.m., coffee with commissions; 9 a.m., meeting (Contact: [email protected]).
* Snowmobile Advisory Workgroup [ [link removed] ] – Thursday, March 6, 9:30 a.m. (Contact: Annalisa Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
* Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council [ [link removed] ] – Friday, March 21, 10 a.m. (Contact: Kimberley Korbecki, 517-582-3204).
* Trails Advisory Council [ [link removed] ] – Tuesday, March 25, 1 p.m. (Contact: Annalisa Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
* Underwater Salvage and Preserve Committee [ [link removed] ] – Wednesday, March 19, 1 p.m. (Contact: Sheri Giffin, 517-231-1299).
* Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council [ [link removed] ] – Tuesday, March 18, 6 p.m. EDT (Contact: Stacy Welling Haughey, 906-226-1331).

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*Love state parks and trails? Apply for committee and **workgroup vacancies*

If you are a fan of Michigan state parks and trails and have always wanted to add your voice to the discussion that shapes them, consider applying by mid-March for vacancies on three key advisory bodies that work with the DNR.


* *Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee*

The DNR is accepting applications for an opening on the 12-member Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee [ [link removed] ]. Volunteers serve terms of up to four years and meet six times a year virtually or at locations around the state. The ideal candidate will be a resident of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

The committee advises and makes recommendation to the DNR on state parks policy and provides guidance on state park development, management, stewardship, funding and planning.

If interested, fill out an application [ [link removed] ] by March 10. For more information, contact Barbara Graves <[email protected]?subject=MSPAC%20Candidate%202025> at 517-284-6136.


* *Trails advisory workgroups*

If you’re as passionate about trails, and you’d like to help shape state-designated routes and pathways throughout Michigan, apply for one of several volunteer positions now open for two of the DNR's advisory workgroups. These groups are subcommittees of the Michigan Trails Advisory Council, assisting with the council’s duties and responsibilities and providing the DNR advice related to the creation, development, operation and maintenance of the state’s designated trails system.

The Nonmotorized Advisory Workgroup [ [link removed] ], which meets quarterly, is seeking to fill two positions with a focus on water trails. Successful candidates should have an interest in paddling sports, the Great Lakes and our inland lakes and rivers. These positions are two-year terms. Fill out this application to apply for NAW positions [ [link removed] ].

Four new positions are available for the Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Workgroup [ [link removed] ] following passage of new bylaws that expanded the committee from seven to 11 members. These four-year-term positions include one ORV safety instructor representative, one full-size vehicle user representative and two at-large representatives. ORVAW also meets on a quarterly basis. Fill out this application to apply for ORVAW positions [ [link removed] ].

Applications for these trails positions will be accepted through March 15. For more information, contact Tim Novak <[email protected]> at 517-388-8347.

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