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.
October meetings
- Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee – Thursday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. (Contact: Sara Claybaugh, 517-242-2469).
- Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council – Tuesday, Oct. 13, 3 p.m. EDT (Contact: Kristi Dahlstrom, 906-226-1331).
- Forest Management Advisory Committee – Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m. (Contact: Kim Korbecki, 517-582-3220).
- Lake Michigan Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. (Contact: Jay Wesley, 616-490-5090 or Dave Caroffino, 231-350-8654).
- Lake Superior Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Thursday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. (Contact: Dave Caroffino, 231-350-8654).
- Michigan Natural Resources Commission – Wednesday, Oct. 14 (Contact: NRC@Michigan.gov).
- 8:30 a.m.: Public welcome for Coffee with the Commissioners.
- 9:30 a.m.: Public meeting starts.
- Nonmotorized Advisory Workgroup – Tuesday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. (Contact: Anna Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
- Northern Inland Lakes Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Friday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. (Contact: Neal Godby, 231-340-2621).
- Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Workgroup – Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m. (Contact: Jessica Roehrs, 517-331-3790).
- Pigeon River Country Advisory Council – Thursday, Oct. 15, 5 p.m. (Contact: Mark Monroe, 989-983-4101).
- State Parks Advisory Committee – Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
- Tribal Co-Management Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Monday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. (Contact: Dave Caroffino, 231-350-8654).
- Upper Au Sable Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Wednesday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. (Contact: Matt Klungle, 989-889-4832).
- Urban and Community Forestry Council – Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. (Contact: Kevin Sayers, 517-582-3209).
- Waterways Commission – Wednesday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. (Contact: Michelle Wieber, 517-285-0747).
- Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council – Tuesday, Oct. 13, 3 p.m. EDT (Contact: Kristi Dahlstrom, 906-226-1331).