Forestry, fisheries, ORVs, Belle Isle and more on the agenda for April meetings

Several partner workshops will cover Great Lakes fishery research and information

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 hosting an April meeting, where you'll find details such as location and agenda (when finalized). Please check these pages often, as meeting details may change and sometimes meetings are canceled.

April meetings

• Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee – Thursday, April 16, 9 a.m. (Contact: Sara Claybaugh, 517-242-2469).
• Coldwater Resources Steering Committee – Monday, April 13, 9:30 a.m. (Contact: Doug Schultz, 989-590-9073).
• Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council – Tuesday, April 14, 6 p.m. EDT (Contact: Kristi Dahlstrom, 906-226-1331).
• Forest Management Advisory Committee – Wednesday, April 15, 1 p.m. (Contact: Kim Korbecki, 517-582-3220).
• Lake Erie/Lake St. Clair Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Wednesday, April 8, 10 a.m. (Contact: Jim Francis, 517-242-3593).
• Lake Huron Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Monday, April 27, 10 a.m. (Contact: Doug Schultz, 989-590-9073).
• Lake Michigan Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Wednesday, April 8, 10 a.m. (Contact: Jay Wesley, 616-490-5090).
• Lake Superior Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Wednesday, April 8, 10 a.m. (Contact: Dave Caroffino, 231-350-8654).
• Michigan Natural Resources Commission – Wednesday, April 8, 9 a.m. (Contact: NRC@Michigan.gov).
• Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board – Wednesday, April 15, 9 a.m. (Contact: Jon Mayes, 517-284-5954).
• Nonmotorized Advisory Workgroup – Thursday, April 9, 10 a.m. (Contact: Anna Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
• Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Workgroup – Tuesday, April 21, 1 p.m. (Contact: Jessica Roehrs, 517-331-3790).
• Pigeon River Country Advisory Council – Thursday, Apr. 16, 5 p.m. (Contact: Mark Monroe, 989-983-4101).
• State Parks Advisory Committee – Wednesday, April 22, at 2 p.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6136).
• Tribal Co-Management Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Thursday, April 9, 10 a.m. (Contact: Dave Caroffino, 231-350-8654).
• Waterways Commission – Monday, April 27, 8:30 a.m. (Contact: Michelle Wieber, 517-285-0747).

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Spring workshops: Great Lakes fishery

Anglers, charter captains, resource professionals, local community members and others interested in current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery are invited to a series of April workshops (both virtual and in person).

Offered by Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the DNR Fisheries Division, the U.S. Geological Survey Great Lakes Science Center, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and local fishery organizations, the workshops will cover topics such as fish populations and angler catch data, forage or prey fish surveys, offshore fisheries and open-water fisheries, as well as updates on fisheries management, citizen science opportunities for anglers, and a variety of other topics based on regions.

Regions (meeting dates) include:

• Keweenaw Bay Fisheries Workshop (April TBD)
• Lake Erie/Lake St. Clair (April 9)
• Lake Michigan (April 13)
• Lake Huron (April 14)
• Lake Michigan (April 16)
• Lake Huron/Saginaw Bay (April 21)
• Lake Huron/Les Cheneaux Islands & St. Marys River (April 28)

Visit the Michigan Sea Grant fisheries workshops webpage for more information (including registration details) on each workshop.