The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet at the Marquette Township Community Center, 1000 Commerce Drive in Marquette from 6 to 8:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 17.

Among agenda items selected by council members, the group is scheduled to receive updates on hemlock status, deer camp survey results, game-purchased land designation clarification, as well as two sportfishing regulation change proposals for the 2023 fishing season.

For public comment instructions or additional details please, contact Kristi Dahlstrom at dahlstromk@michigan.gov or 906-226-1331.

The DNR’s eastern and western Upper Peninsula citizens’ advisory councils are designed to provide local input to advise the DNR on regional programs and policies, identify areas in which the department can be more effective and responsive and offer insight and guidance from members’ own experiences and constituencies.

The council members represent a wide variety of natural resource and recreation interests. Agenda items are set by the council members and council recommendations are forwarded to the DNR for consideration.

To find application forms to be considered for a future council member vacancy, or to locate meeting packets and agendas, visit the council's DNR webpage.

For more information, contact the DNR Upper Peninsula field deputy’s office at 906-226-1331.

Contact: Stacy Haughey, 906-225-1330, John Pepin, 906-226-1352