MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Eastern and Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Councils are scheduled to meet this month in virtual sessions.

The DNR’s Eastern CAC will hear updates on white nose syndrome in Michigan bats, the status of the Good Neighbor Authority program and receive a preliminary overview of the 2025 deer season when the council meets via a web conference from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday. Additional business includes reports from various division staff, old business items and subcommittee reports.

On Thursday, the DNR’s Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to hear updates on white nose syndrome in Michigan bats, the status of western Upper Peninsula trails and receive a preliminary overview of the 2025 deer season, again in a web conference from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern time.

For virtual meeting details or public comment instructions for either meeting, 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, go to the councils’ DNR webpage.

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