The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking additional input and comments on the management of northern Lake Michigan islands.

Based on meetings with partners, tribal governments and other conservation organizations, a proposed management plan for state-owned lands on northern Lake Michigan islands has been initiated. A preliminary vision and a set of draft goals and objectives have been developed and will be available for comment at the following upcoming meetings:
Monday, Nov. 3, 2-4:30 p.m.
DNR Rose Lake Field Office
8562 East Stoll Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7-8:30 p.m.
Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
6686 S. Center Highway
Traverse City, MI 49684
Thursday, Nov. 6, 7-8:30 p.m.
Beaver Island Community Center
26215 Main St.
Beaver Island, MI 49782
Written comments can also be submitted to kintighk@michigan.gov until Nov. 30.

Recently, the Beaver Island Natural Resources and Ecotourism Steering Committee outlined a set of recommendations to focus on natural resource protection, economic development and an environmentally informed public. The Northern Lake Michigan Islands Management Plan, the Beaver Island Plan and the Public Land Strategy each will focus on management efforts that have the greatest impact in those three focus areas.

The northern Lake Michigan islands management planning effort is one of the outcomes of the 2013 DNR Public Land Management Strategy.

Those with disabilities who need accommodations for the meetings should contact Keith Kintigh at 989-619-2296 at least five business days before the meetings.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.