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Fisheries, forestry and trails on the agenda for DNR's October public meetings
September 18, 2025
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. 16, 9 a.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
- Board of Foresters – Thursday, Oct. 9, 7:15 a.m. (Contact: Matt Watkeys, 906-458-6965).
- Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council and Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council (joint meeting) – Wednesday, Oct. 8, 3 p.m. EDT (Contact: Stacy Welling Haughey, 906-226-1331).
- Forest Management Advisory Committee – Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1 p.m. (Contact: Kimberley Korbecki, 517-582-3220).
- Lake Michigan Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Wednesday, Oct. 8, 10:30 am (Contact: Jay Wesley, 616-490-5090).
- Lake Superior Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Wednesday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. (Contact: David Caroffino, 231-350-8654).
- Michigan Natural Resources Commission – Thursday, Oct. 9, 8:30 a.m. Coffee with Commissioners, 9 a.m. meeting (Contact: NRC@Michigan.gov).
- Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board – Wednesday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. (Contact: Jon Mayes, 517-284-5954).
- Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee – Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
- Michigan State Waterways Commission – Wednesday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. (Contact: Michelle Wieber, 517-285-0747).
- Michigan Wildlife Council – Thursday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. (Contact: Rose Campbell-Gill, 517-420-9281).
- Nonmotorized Advisory Workgroup – Tuesday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. (Contact: Annalisa Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
- Northern Inland Lakes Citizen Fisheries Advisory Committee – Friday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. (Contact: Neal Godby, 231-340-2621).
- Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Workgroup – Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. (Contact: Jessica Holley-Roehrs, 517-331-3790).
- Pigeon River Country Advisory Council – Thursday, Oct. 16, 5 p.m. (Contact: Mark Monroe, 989-983-4101).
- Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council – Friday, Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m. (Contact: Kimberley Korbecki, 517-582-3220).
- Urban and Community Forestry Council – Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. (Contact: Kevin Sayers, 517-582-3209).