MARQUETTE – Those interested in talking with Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff about local and statewide issues should stop by one of the upcoming “Conversations & Coffee” events.

The DNR hosts these outings to give people an opportunity to meet with state fisheries managers and biologists, discuss local issues and management activities and ask questions. To encourage conversation, the meetings are very informal; at many, no formal presentations are planned. Refreshments will be provided.

These forums also will make information available on local and statewide regulation changes affecting anglers.

Meeting dates, times and locations in the Upper Peninsula include:

–Monday, March 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. Central time in Room 231-A of Bay College West, 2801 U.S. 2, Iron Mountain.

— Tuesday, March 31. from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time at Tahquamenon Area Public Library, 700 Newberry Ave., Newberry.

— Thursday, April 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time at Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview, E8890 M-28, Munising.

— Monday, April 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern time at Sault Ste. Marie CSC, 4131 S. M-129, Sault Ste. Marie.

–Tuesday, April 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Central time at Gogebic Community College, E. 4946 Jackson Road, Ironwood.

— Wednesday, April 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. Eastern time at Ishpeming Township Hall, 1575 U.S. 41, Ishpeming.

— Thursday, April 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. Eastern time at Portage Lake District Library, 58 Huron St., Houghton.