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DNR Public Meetings

Several people ride their bikes on the DTE Energy Foundation Trail through a forest in the Waterloo Recreation Area on a sunny day.

DTE Energy Foundation Trail, Waterloo State Recreation Area

May 5, 2025

Fisheries, trails and timber on the agenda for DNR's May meetings

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.

May meetings

Accessibility Advisory Council – Tuesday, May 13, 9 a.m. (Contact: Brenda Henige, 517-897-6311).
Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee – Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m. (Contact: Barbara Graves, 517-284-6135).
Coldwater Resources Steering Committee – Tuesday, May 6, 10 a.m. (Contact: Addie Myers, 989-778-0389).
Equine Trails Subcommittee – Tuesday, May 13, 1 p.m. (Contact: Annalisa Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
Lake Huron Citizen Fisheries Advisory Committee – Thursday, May 22, 10:30 a.m. (Contact: Doug Schultz, 989-590-9073).
Michigan Natural Resources Commission – Thursday, May 8, 9:30 a.m., (Contact: [email protected]).
Nonmotorized Advisory Workgroup – Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m. (Contact: Annalisa Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
Off-road Vehicle Advisory Workgroup – Tuesday, May 13, 3:30 p.m. (Contact: Jessica Holley-Roehrs, 517-331-3790).
Snowmobile Advisory Workgroup – Tuesday, May 13, 10 a.m. (Contact: Annalisa Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council – Friday, May 16, 8:30 a.m. (Contact: Kimberley Korbecki, 517-582-3204).
Trails Advisory Council – Wednesday, May 14, 1 p.m. (Contact: Annalisa Centofanti, 517-331-6219).
Tribal Co-management Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee – Tuesday, May 13, 10 a.m. (Contact: Dave Caroffino, 231-350-8654).

Following severe ice storms in northern Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources is assessing damage and conducting cleanup at several state parks, state park campgrounds, state forest campgrounds, boating access sites and state-managed trails. Find up-to-date information about closures, volunteer opportunities and more on the DNR storm recovery page.