The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet at Bay College West, 2801 U.S. Route 2 in Iron Mountain from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17. 

Among agenda items selected by council members, the group is scheduled to receive updates on the Marquette County shooting range project, Lake Linden trails and the Michigamme highlands forest legacy project. The panel will consider two wildlife resolutions.  Additional business includes a review of proposed deer regulations being considered for action by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in June. 

For public comment instructions or additional details, please, contact Kristi Dahlstrom at dahlstromk@michigan.gov or 906-226-1331.

The DNR’s eastern and western Upper Peninsula citizens’ advisory councils are designed to provide local input to advise the DNR on regional programs and policies, identify areas in which the department can be more effective and responsive and offer insight and guidance from members’ own experiences and constituencies.

The council members represent a wide variety of natural resource and recreation interests. Agenda items are set by the council members and council recommendations are forwarded to the DNR for consideration.

To find application forms to be considered for a future council member vacancy, or to locate meeting packets and agendas, visit the council's DNR webpage.

For more information, contact the DNR Upper Peninsula field deputy’s office at 906-226-1331.