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.
March meetings
- Board of Foresters – Monday, March 23, 2 p.m. (Contact: Brenda Haskill, 989-370-9557).
- Equine Trails Subcommittee – Tuesday, March 10, 1 p.m. (Contact: Annalisa Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
- Michigan Freedom Trail Commission – Friday, March 6, 11 a.m. (Contact: Sheri Giffin, 517-231-1299).
- Michigan Historical Commission – Tuesday, March 24, 10 a.m. (Contact: Michelle Davis, 517-331-7374).
- Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board – Tuesday, March 10, 3 p.m. (Contact: Troy Henderson, 906-475-7857).
- Michigan Natural Resources Commission – Wednesday, March 11, time TBD (Contact: NRC@Michigan.gov).
- Michigan Trails Advisory Council – Tuesday, March 24, 1 p.m. (Contact: Tim Novak, 517-388-8347).
- Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council – Friday, March 27, 10 a.m. (Contact: Kim Korbecki, 517-582-3220).
- Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council (rescheduled from February) – Thursday, March 12, 6 p.m. EST (Contact: Stacy Welling Haughey, 906-226-1331).
- Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council – Wednesday, March 25, 6 p.m. EST (Contact: Stacy Welling Haughey, 906-226-1331).
- Urban and Community Forestry Council – Tuesday, March 24, 10 a.m. (Contact: Kevin Sayers, 517-582-3209).