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Feb. 27, 2023

*DNR March meetings include virtual opportunities to talk about state land review, fisheries management*

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

* Accessibility Advisory Council [ [link removed] ] ? Tuesday, March 7, 9 a.m. (Contact: Mike Holsinger, 517-284-5946).
* Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee [ [link removed] ] ? Thursday, March 16, 9 a.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
* Board of Foresters [ [link removed] ] ? Thursday, March 16, 9 a.m. (Contact: Brenda Haskill, 989-370-9557).
* Lake Erie/St. Clair Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee [ [link removed] ] ? Thursday March 23, 10 a.m. (Contact: Jim Francis, 517-242-3593).
* Michigan Freedom Trail Commission [ [link removed] ] ? Friday, March 31, 11 a.m. (Contact: Sheri Giffin, 517-231-1299).
* Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board [ [link removed] ] ? Tuesday, March 14, 3 p.m. (Contact: Barry James, 906-475-7857).
* Michigan Natural Resources Commission [ [link removed] ] ? Thursday, March. 9, 8 a.m. coffee with commissioners; 9 a.m. meeting (Contact: Jennifer Callen, 517-331-7792).
* Michigan Wildlife Council [ [link removed] ] ? Monday, March 6, 9 a.m. and Wednesday, March 22, 9 a.m. (Contact: Pam Vance, 517-284-6056).
* Off-road Vehicle Advisory Workgroup [ [link removed] ] ? Thursday, March 16, 2 p.m. (Contact: Jessica Holley-Roehrs, 517-331-3790).
* Snowmobile Advisory Workgroup [ [link removed] ] ? Thursday, March 2, 10 a.m. (Contact: Anna Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
* State Historical Records Advisory Board [ [link removed] ] ? Wednesday, March 8, 1 p.m. (Contact: Sheri Giffin, 517-231-1299).
* Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council [ [link removed] ] ? Friday, March 24, 10 a.m. (Contact: Kimberley Korbecki, 517-582-3220 or 517-284-5876).
* Trails Advisory Council [ [link removed] ] ? Thursday, March 23, 1 p.m. (Contact: Anna Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
* Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council [ [link removed] ] ? Tuesday, March 21, 6 p.m. EDT (Contact: Stacy Welling Haughey, 906-226-1331).
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*Weigh in on latest state land review recommendations*

This March, the DNR is hosting virtual public meetings to provide information on the state land review process [ [link removed] ] and opportunities for feedback on recommendations on whether to keep, exchange or sell DNR-managed public land in 11 counties: Cheboygan, Crawford, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Muskegon, Osceola, Otsego and Ottawa.

Participate in either meeting by following the Microsoft Teams link, which will not be live or accessible until each meeting is ?opened? by the moderator.


* Wednesday, March 1, 6 p.m. [ [link removed] ]
* Thursday, March 2, 2 p.m. [ [link removed] ]

Contact?Kerry Heckman <[email protected]> at 517-643-1256 for more information.

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*Join fisheries 'Conversations and Coffee' virtual events*

Speak with DNR fisheries staff to discuss local and statewide fisheries management activities during one of several virtual "Conversations & Coffee" events [ [link removed] ] taking place this spring. March dates include:


* Central Lake Michigan Management Unit ? Thursday, March 9, 8 p.m. (Contact: Scott Heintzelman <[email protected]?subject=Consersations%20&%20Coffee%20Event>).
* Northern Lake Michigan Management Unit ? Tuesday, March 14, 7 p.m. (Contact: Darren Kramer <[email protected]?subject=Conversations%20and%20Coffee%20Event>).
* Lake Superior Management Unit ? Wednesday, March 29, 6:30 p.m. (Contact: Patrick Hanchin <[email protected]>.)
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