The public is invited to discuss local wildlife issues with the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division Southwestern Management Unit at a meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at the Plainwell Comfort Inn, located at 622 Allegan St. in Plainwell.

The meeting will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Southwestern Management Unit covers the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren.

The intent of the meeting is to introduce local staff, highlight wildlife habitat and other projects that are planned for the upcoming year, and provide a question and answer period for attendees.

"We feel it is important for residents to be involved with local wildlife issues. It is our desire to use the public meeting process as a way to provide information and exchange ideas with residents in the Southwestern Management Unit," said Sara Schaefer, Southwestern Management Unit supervisor.

Individuals attending this meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for the Allegan State Game Area Public Meeting should contact Cindy McQueer at (269) 673-2430 a minimum of five business days before this meeting. Requests made less than five business days before this event may not be accommodated.