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

• Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee – Thursday, April 27, 9 a.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
• Board of Foresters – Thursday, April 20, 9 a.m. (Contact: Brenda Haskill, 989-370-9557).
• Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council – Wednesday, April 26, 6 p.m. EDT (Contact: Stacy Welling Haughey, 906-226-1331).
• Forest Management Advisory Committee – Wednesday, April 5, 1 p.m. (Contact: Kimberley Korbecki, 517-582-3220 or 517-284-5876).
• Lake Huron Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Tuesday, April 25, 10 a.m. (Contact: Randy Claramunt, 231-622-3820).
• Lake Michigan Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Tuesday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. (Contact: Jay Wesley, 616-490-5090).
• Lake Superior Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Tuesday April 11, 10:00 a.m. (Contact: Patrick Hanchin, 231-330-5290).
• Michigan Historical Commission – Thursday, April 13, 10 a.m. (Contact: Michelle Davis, 517-331-7374).
• Michigan Natural Resources Commission – Thursday, April 13, 9 a.m. (Contact: Jennifer Callen, 517-331-7792).
• Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board – Wednesday, April 19, 9 a.m. (Contact: Jon Mayes, 517-284-5954).
• Michigan State Waterways Commission – Friday, April 28, 9 a.m. (Contact: Michelle Wieber, 517-285-0747).
• Michigan Wildlife Council – Wednesday, April 19 (Contact: Pam Vance, 517-284-6056).
• Nonmotorized Advisory Workgroup – Thursday, April 6, 10 a.m. (Contact: Anna Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
• Pigeon River Country Advisory Council – Thursday, April 20, 5 p.m. (Contact: Mark Monroe, 989-983-4101).
• State Parks Advisory Committee – Wednesday, April 26, 2 p.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
• Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council – Friday, April 21, 8:30 a.m. (Contact: Kimberley Korbecki, 517-582-3220 or 517-284-5876).
• Underwater Salvage and Preserve Committee – Tuesday, April 4, 1 p.m. (Contact: Sheri Giffin, 517-231-1299).
• Urban and Community Forestry Council – Wednesday, April 19, 10 a.m. (Contact: Kevin Sayers, 517-582-3209).

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 taking place this spring. April dates include:

• Lake Huron Management Unit – Tuesday, April 4, 6 p.m. (Contact: Randy Claramunt).
• Lake Erie Management Unit – Tuesday, April 4, 7 p.m. (Contact Sara Thomas).
• Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit – Tuesday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. (Contact: Brian Gunderman.)