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.

January meetings

• Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee – Thursday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
• Board of Foresters – Monday, Jan. 27, 3 p.m. (Contact: Brenda Haskill, 989-370-9557).
• Citizens Waterfowl Advisory Committee – Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Contact: Don Avers, 517-927-8059).
• Forest Management Advisory Committee – Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1 p.m. (Contact: Kimberley Korbecki, 517-582-3204).
• Michigan Historical Commission – Thursday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m. (Contact: Michelle Davis, 517-331-7374.)
• Michigan Natural Resources Commission – Thursday, Jan. 9, 8:30 a.m. (Contact: NRC@Michigan.gov).
• Nonmotorized Advisory Workgroup – Thursday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m. (Contact: Annalisa Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
• Pigeon River Country Advisory Council – Thursday, Jan. 16, 5 p.m. (Contact: Mark Monroe, 989-370-9827).
• Underwater Salvage and Preserve Committee – Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1 p.m. (Contact: Sheri Giffin, 517-231-1299).
• Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council – Wednesday, Jan. 15, 6 p.m. ET (Contact: Stacy Welling Haughey, 906-226-1331).