Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Michigan: Natural Resources Commission meets Thursday in Lansing

Chronic wasting disease and state parks centennial anniversary plans are among the agenda items at the upcoming meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, set for Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Lansing Community College Downtown Campus, Health & Human Services Dept., 515 North Washington Square in Lansing.

The Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee starts at 9 a.m., with updates on the Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve general management plan, a Land Use Order to expand Highland Recreation Area's field trial area, Recreation Passport revenue and the state park system's centennial. 

The Committee on Wildlife and Fisheries follows at 12:30 p.m., with a discussion on upcoming fisheries regulation changes, an order defining the boundary of Highland Recreation Area field trial lands, and an update on an order for the removal of the temporary closure on DNR-managed land at the Otsego Dam structure.

The Committee of the Whole starts at 1:30 p.m. DNR Director Keith Creagh’s report will include an update on chronic wasting disease and recognition of Chronic Wasting Disease Working Group members.

Following public comments, the commission is expected to vote on CWD regulations and expansion of hunting opportunities at two properties, and Director Creagh is expected to take action on a land use order and several land transactions. 

Those interested in registering for public comment should contact Cheryl Nelson, executive assistant to the commission, at 517-284-6237. The full draft meeting agenda and other commission information are available on the NRC website michigan.gov/nrc.