DNR News

Nov. 28, 2022

Upcoming DNR meetings; vacancy on trails subcommittee

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 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.

December meetings

• Accessibility Advisory Council ? Tuesday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. (Contact: Mike Holsinger, 517-284-5946).
• Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee ? Thursday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
• Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Committee ? Thursday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m. EST (Contact: Stacy Welling Haughey, 906-226-1331).
• Equine Trails Subcommittee ? Tuesday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. (Contact: Anna Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
• Michigan Freedom Trail Commission ? Friday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m. (Contact: Sheri Giffin, 517-231-1299).
• Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board ? Tuesday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m. (Contact: Barry James, 906-475-7857).
• Michigan Natural Resources Commission ? Thursday, Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m. (Contact: Victoria Lischalk, 517-599-1067).
• Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board ? Wednesday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. (Contact: Jon Mayes, 517-284-5954).
• Michigan State Waterways Commission ? Tuesday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m. (Contact: Michelle Wieber, 517-285-0747).
• Michigan Trails Advisory Council ? Thursday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. (Contact: Anna Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
• Northern Inland Lakes Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee ? Monday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m. (Contact: Tim Cwalinski, 989-732-3541, ext. 5072).
• Snowmobile Advisory Group ? Thursday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. (Contact: Anna Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
• State Parks Advisory Committee ? Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. (Contact: Barb Graves, 517-284-6135).
• Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council ? Friday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. (Contact: Kimberley Korbecki, 517-582-3220 or 517-284-5876).
• Trails Advisory Council ? Tuesday, Dec. 6, 8 a.m. (Contact: Anna Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
• Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Committee ? Monday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. EST (Contact: Stacy Welling Haughey, 906-226-1331).

Snowmobiling fans, here's a chance to help

The DNR is seeking interested candidates to serve on the Snowmobile Advisory Workgroup, which assists the Michigan Trails Advisory Council in providing the DNR advice on the creation, development, operation and maintenance of the designated snowmobile trail system.?Members will serve a four-year term and are expected to participate in four meetings a year.

Complete an online application or contact Anna Centofanti at 517-331-6219 with questions or for more information. ?