Public Meetings, Open Houses, Events, Etc.

July 30
12:30 p.m.
CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR MICHIGAN STATE PARKS MEETING, Rifle River Recreation Area, 2550 E. Rose City Rd., Lupton. Contact Ron Olson, 517-335-4827.

Updated July 22, 2008

Public Meetings, Open Houses, Events, Etc.

August 12
7 p.m.
REGIONAL STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANNING MEETING, Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center,103 Conservation Dr., Roscommon. Open house is scheduled from 4-7 p.m. Contact: John Pilon 989-732-3541, ext. 5042.

August 13
7 p.m.
REGIONAL STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANNING MEETING, Gaylord Operations Service Center, 1732 West M-32, Gaylord. Open house is scheduled from 4-7 p.m. Contact: John Pilon 989-732-3541, ext. 5042.

August 14
7 p.m.
REGIONAL STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANNING MEETING, Clam Lake Township Hall, 8809 East M-115, Cadillac. Open house is scheduled from 4-7 p.m. Contact: John Pilon 989-732-3541, ext. 5042.

Updated July 21, 2008

Public Meetings, Open Houses, Events, Etc.

The DNR is hosting five meetings in August to obtain public comment on regional bear issues. Contact Adam Bump, 517-373-1263. Individuals also can submit written comments via e-mail or U.S. mail. Send comments to Adam Bump, DNR Wildlife Division, P.O. Box 30444, Lansing, MI 48909 or via e-mail to dnr-wld-wild@michigan.gov.

August 5
6-9 p.m.
BEAR MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROCESS MEEETING, Crystal Falls Township Hall, 2804 State Hwy M-69, Crystal Falls.

August 6
6-9 p.m.
BEAR MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROCESS MEETING, America's Best Value Inn, 12956 M-28, Newberry.

August 11
6-9 p.m.
BEAR MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROCESS MEETING, Hillman Recreation Center, 24220 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Hillman.

August 12
6-9 p.m.
BEAR MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROCESS MEETING,Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, 6087 East M-115, Cadillac.

August 18
6-9 p.m.
BEAR MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROCESS MEETING, Best Western Midway, 7711 West Saginaw Hwy., Lansing.

June 30, 2008

Game and Fish Orders

Crossbow Permits for Hunters with Disabilities. Contact: Rod Clute, 517-373-1263. Decision-makers: DNR Director and NRC.

Antlerless Deer License Quotas. Contact: Rod Clute, 517-373-1263. Decision-makers: DNR Director and NRC.

Late Season Waterfowl Hunting Regulations. Contact: Joe Robison, 517-373-1263. Decision-makers: DNR Director and NRC.

Land Transactions

FOR INFORMATION ONLY - SALE OF DEDICATED STATE-OWNED LAND: Land Transaction Case #19980101, 1,693 acres, Au Sable State Forest, Crawford County, Grayling Township, T26N, R03W. State-owned land in Sections 20, 29, 32 and 33. Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.

PURCHASE OF TAX-REVERTED LAND UNDER ACT 123, P.A. 1999: Land Transaction Case #20080084, 0.46-acre, Gwinn Management Unit, Alger County, Rock River Township, T46N, R21W, Section 30: A parcel of land 100 feet in width 50 feet on each side of the center line of the former LS&I Railroad Company Main Line, now abandoned, located in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 30, commencing at the intersection of the East Line of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 30 and the South right-of-way line of State Highway M-94 which is 60 feet South and parallel to said highway center line; thence West along right-of-way line 200 feet more or less; thence South 240 feet more or less to North right-of-way line of railroad and being point of beginning. Continuing South 100 feet to South right-of way line of railroad; thence Easterly and 50 feet parallel to the center line of railroad 200 feet more or less to East Line of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 30; thence North 100 feet to the North right-of-way line of railroad; thence Westerly on said right-of-way to point of beginning. Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.

PURCHASE OF TAX-REVERTED LAND UNDER ACT 123, P.A. 1999: Land Transaction Case #20080099, three vacant lots total, Gaylord Management Unit, Cheboygan County, Mackinaw and Nunda Townships. Two vacant lots - 0.28-acre more or less, Cheboygan County, Mackinaw Township, T39N, R03W, Section 34: Commencing at the SE Corner of Section 34, thence N 0º 16' 50" W along Section Line 2,634.19 feet; thence S 88º 57' 40" W 1,653 feet; thence S 0º 16' 50" E 166 feet & POB; thence S 0º 16' 50" E 100 feet; thence S 88º 57' 40" W 60 feet; thence N 0º 16' 50" W 100 feet; thence N 88º 57' 40" E 60 feet to POB. AND; Cheboygan County, Mackinaw Township, T39N, R03W, Section 34: Commencing at the SE Corner of Section 34, thence N 0º 16' 50" W along Section Line 2,634.19 feet; thence S 88º 57' 40" W 993 feet; thence S 0º 16' 50" E 266 feet & POB; thence S 0º 16' 50" E 100 feet; thence S 88º 57' 40" W 60 feet; thence N 0º 16' 50" W 100 feet; thence N 88º 57' 40" E 60 feet to POB. ALSO; One vacant 1.8-acre parcel, Cheboygan County, Nunda Township, T33N, R02W, Section 25: Commencing at the NE corner of Section 25, thence S 4º 21' 43" W 869.76 feet to POB; thence continuing S 4º 21' 43" W 165.44 feet; thence N 89º 26' 20" W 474.25 feet; thence N 4º 32' E to PT N 89º 26' 20" W of POB; thence S 89º 26' 20" E TO POB. Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.

PURCHASE OF TAX-REVERTED LAND UNDER ACT 123, P.A. 1999: Land Transaction Case #20080096, Gaylord Management Unit, Mackinac County, Bois Blanc and Clark Townships. One Subdivision Lot, Mackinac County, Bois Blanc Township, Lot 41, Block 29, Bob-Lo Gardens subdivision, First Addition to Bob-Lo Gardens. AND; Two Subdivision Lots, Mackinac County, Bois Blanc Township, Lots 50 and 51, Block 118, Bob-Lo Gardens subdivision, Third Addition to Bob-Lo Gardens. ALSO vacant 30-acre parcel, Mackinac County, Clark Township, T42N, R01W, Section 24: The South ¾ of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼. Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.

PURCHASE OF TAX-REVERTED LAND UNDER ACT 123, P.A. 1999: Land Transaction Case #20080098, 0.06-acre, Atlanta Management Unit, Presque Isle County, Rogers Township, T36N, R04E, Section 20: A part of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 20 described as commencing 830 feet west and 345 feet north of the southeast corner of said SW ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 20 for a point of beginning, thence west 80 feet, thence north 30 feet, thence east 80 feet, thence south 30 feet to the point of beginning. Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.

STATE FOREST LAND ACQUISITION: Land Transaction Case #20070233, 83.0 acres, Pigeon River Country Management Unit, Otsego County, Corwith Township, T32N, R02W, the NE ¼ of the NE ¼; AND the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 3. Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.

STATE FOREST LAND ACQUISITION: Land Transaction Case #20070306, 40.0 acres, Traverse City Management Unit, Grand Traverse County, East Bay Township, T27N, R10W, the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 13. Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.

STATE FOREST LAND ACQUISITION: Land Transaction Case #20070324, 600.0 acres, Cadillac Management Unit, Missaukee County, Norwich Township, T24N, R05W, the South ½ of Section 10; AND the North ½ of Section 15, EXCEPT for the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of said Section 15. Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.

STATE FOREST LAND EXCHANGE: Land Transaction Case #20060043, Private Land Offered: 120 acres, Crystal Falls Management Unit, Iron County, Mansfield Township, T43N, R31W, Section 1: the North ½ of the SW ¼, containing 80 acres more or less. AND; T43N, R31W, Section 1: the SE ¼ of the NW ¼, containing 40 acres more or less. State Land Desired: Iron County, Mansfield Township, T43N, R31W, Section 1: the SW ¼ of the NE ¼, containing 40 acres more or less. AND; T43N, R31W, Section 1: the SE ¼ of the NE ¼, containing 40 acres more or less. Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.

SALE OF REVERSIONARY INTEREST AND DRAINAGE DITCH EASEMENT: Land Transaction Case #19990025, Atlanta Management Unit, Cheboygan County, Benton and Grant Townships. Reversionary Interest Rights, Cheboygan County, all in T37N, R01E: Benton Township, Section 8, East ½ of East ½, Section 9, South ½ of Northwest ¼, Grant Township, Section 17, East ½ of Northeast ¼. 320 acres of land, more or less. Drainage Ditch Easement Cheboygan County, T37N, R01E, Benton Township, Section 9, an easement over land described as being 10 feet on the North side and 20 feet on the South side of a line. Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.

SALE OF IRRIGATION PIPE EASEMENT: Land Transaction Case #20070371, 0.02-acre, Van Buren State Park Rail Trail, Van Buren County, Covert Township, T02S, R17W, Section 25, Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 25; thence East along the North Section line 1,473.45 feet to the centerline of the Van Buren Trail State Park; thence South 37º 19' 01" East along same, 1,553.59 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 52º 40' 59" East 25.00 feet to the East line of said Trail; thence South 37º 19' 01" East along same, 20.00 feet; thence South 52º 40' 59" West 50.00 feet to the West line of said Trail; thence North 37º 19' 01" West along same, 50.00 feet; thence North 52º 40' 59" East 25.00 feet to the place of beginning. Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.

SALE OF DEDICATED STATE-OWNED LAND: Land Transaction Case #20070062, 0.89-acre Holly State Recreation Area, Oakland County, Groveland Township, T05N, R08E, Section 5: Part of the Northeast ¼ of Southeast ¼ of Fractional Section 5, T05N, R08E, more particularly described as beginning at a point in the East and West ¼ line of Fractional Section 5, also being the centerline of Groveland Road, 66 feet wide as now established, also being N 88º 32' 00" W 643.08 feet from the East ¼ corner of Fractional Section 5 and proceeding thence S 00º 16' 05" W 360 feet; thence N 88º 23' 13" W 105.78 feet; thence N 00º 16' 20" W 360.0 feet to a point on the East and West ¼ section line of Fractional Section 5 and the centerline of said Groveland Road; thence along said line S 88º 32' 00" E 109.17 feet to the point of beginning, excepting therefrom any portion taken, used or deeded for road purposes. Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.

Mineral and Land Management

DIRECT OIL AND GAS LEASE - NONDEVELOPMENT: Oil and gas lease rights to 23.46 acres, more or less, of Department of Natural Resources state-owned minerals located in Section 27, T23N, R16W, Onekama Township, Manistee County, have been requested by MP Michigan LLC, of Dallas, Texas. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.

AMENDMENT TO CHANGE LEASE CLASSIFICATION OF OIL AND GAS LEASE: Dart Oil & Gas Corporation, of Mason, Michigan, has applied for a change in lease classification for Lease No. N-42295 from nondevelopment to development with restrictions for NE ¼ SW ¼, EXCEPT 1 acre for Highway ROW, Section 2, T20N, R06W, Winterfield Township, Clare County. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.

SALE OF MINERAL AND ALLIED RIGHTS: Conveyance of state-owned ingress and egress to watercourses, aboriginal antiquities, and mineral rights to subdivision lots in Daniel Scottens Subdivision of Out Lots 91, 92, 93 & 94 Private Claim 563, J.B. Campau Farm; F. Williams' Subdivision of Lot 52 of Private Claim 30; Hammond & Rich's Subdivision of part of Private Claims 47 & 583 North of Michigan Avenue & Hammond Subdivision of Lot 51 of Private Claim 30; Rycraft's Subdivision of the East 573 feet of the North 580.08 feet of Lot 5 of the Subn of Private Claim No. 583 North of Michigan Ave; T.K. Adams' Subdn of Lot 6 Private Claim 583; Thos Rycraft's Subn of Southern Part Lot No. 5 of Private Claim 583; all located in the city of Detroit, Wayne County, has been requested by Saks Park Homes Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership, of Detroit, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.

SALE OF ALLIED RIGHTS: Conveyance of state-owned aboriginal antiquities to Lot 50, Daniel Scottens Subdivision of Out Lots 91, 92, 93 & 94 Private Claim 563, J.B. Campau Farm, city of Detroit, Wayne County, has been requested by Saks Park Homes Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership, of Detroit, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.

SALE OF MINERAL RIGHTS: Conveyance of state-owned mineral rights to the West 60 acres of the NW ¼ Section 10, T46N, R2W, Superior Township, Chippewa County, has been requested by Kent Kanipe and Wendy Glatfelter, husband and wife, of Dexter, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.

SALE OF MINERAL RIGHTS: Conveyance of state-owned mineral rights to the East 672 feet of the West 1008 feet of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 32, T21N, R12W, South Branch Township, Wexford County, has been requested by Kenneth R. Deyo and Kristine R. Deyo, husband and wife, of Fowlerville, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.

SALE OF ALLIED RIGHTS: Conveyance of state-owned ingress and egress to watercourses to NE ¼ SW ¼ and SW ¼ SW ¼, Section 14, T32N, R6W, Wilson Township, Charlevoix County, requested by Scott and Barbara Watkins, husband and wife, of Boyne City, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.

SALE OF MINERAL AND ALLIED RIGHTS: Conveyance of state-owned ingress and egress to watercourses, aboriginal antiquities, and mineral rights to subdivision lots in Stevens and Luyckx Sub. of Lots 10 and 11, of Sub. of West ½ of ¼ Sec. 43, 10000 A.T., city of Detroit, Wayne County, has been requested by Vanguard Elderly Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership, of Detroit, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.

SURFACE USE LEASE FOR A SALT WATER DISPOSAL WELL AND CENTRAL PRODUCTION FACILITY SITE LOCATION: A surface use lease to convert the existing permit for the oil and gas central production facility site and access road and to provide for a salt water disposal well site location for the proposed State Hayes C2-24 SWD well on 2.30 acres, more or less, of state-owned lands located within the NE ¼ of SW ¼, Section 24, T30N, R04W, North Hayes Township, Otsego County, has been requested by O.I.L. Energy Corp. of Traverse City, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.

SURFACE USE LEASE FOR A SALT WATER DISPOSAL WELL SITE LOCATION: A surface use lease to provide for a salt water disposal well site location for the proposed State Greenwood D1-1 SWD well on 1.15 acres, more or less, of state-owned lands located within the SW ¼ of SW ¼, Section 1, T28N, R01E, Greenwood Township, Oscoda County, has been requested by O.I.L. Energy Corp. of Traverse City, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision -maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.

Public Meetings, Open Houses, Events. Etc.

July 8
3 p.m.
GAYLORD FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT OPEN HOUSE, Gaylord Field Office, 1732 West M-32, Gaylord. Contact: Joyce Angel-Ling, 989-732-3451 ext. 5440, angellij@michigan.gov.

July 9
3 p.m.
GAYLORD FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT (NORTH PORTION) OPEN HOUSE, Indian River Field Office, 6984 Wilson, Indian River. Contact: Joyce Angel-Ling, 989-732-3451 ext. 5440, angellij@michigan.gov.

July 10
3 p.m.
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING, Munising American Legion, 610 W. Munising Ave., Munising. The meeting begins with the Committee of the Whole at 3 p.m. and continues with Public Appearances beginning at 4:30 p.m. Public appearances may be scheduled by calling Teresa Gloden, Assistant to the NRC, 517-373-2352, glodent@michigan.gov. Following Public Appearances, the NRC will conduct its Regular Meeting. Written comments may be submitted to: Teresa Gloden, Natural Resources Commission, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, MI 48909.

July 23
9 a.m.
GAYLORD FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT (NORTH AND SOUTH PORTIONS) COMPARTMENT REVIEW, Tuscarora Township Hall, 3546 S Straits Hwy, Indian River. Contact: Joyce Angel-Ling, 989-732-3451 ext. 5440, angellij@michigan.gov.

July 29
3 p.m.
PIGEON RIVER COUNTRY FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT OPEN HOUSE, Pigeon River Country Forest Unit Headquarters, 9966 Twin Lakes Rd. Vanderbilt. Contact: Laurel Marzolo, 989-983-4101, Marzolol@michigan.gov.

July 30
6:30 p.m.
BLACK RIVER ASSESSMENT PUBLIC MEETING, Conference Room A, St. Clair County Administration Building, 200 Grand River Ave., Port Huron. Contact Robert Haas, 586-465-4771.

July 31,
6:30 p.m.
BLACK RIVER ASSESSMENT PUBLIC MEETING, Aitkin Memorial District Library, 111 N. Howard Ave., Croswell. Contact Robert Haas, 586-465-4771.

August 6
6:30 p.m.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING, Holiday Inn-West, Lansing, 7501 W Saginaw Hwy. Contact: Steve Kubisiak, 517-373-1665, kubisias@michigan.gov.

August 14
3 p.m.
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING, Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan, Lansing. The meeting begins with the Committee of the Whole at 3 p.m. and continues with Public Appearances beginning at 4:30 p.m. Public appearances may be scheduled by calling Teresa Gloden, Assistant to the NRC, 517-373-2352, glodent@michigan.gov. Following Public Appearances, the NRC will conduct its Regular Meeting. Written comments may be submitted to: Teresa Gloden, Natural Resources Commission, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, MI 48909.

August 20
9 a.m.
PIGEON RIVER COUNTRY FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW, Pigeon River Country Forest Unit Headquarters, 9966 Twin Lakes Rd. Contact: Laurel Marzolo, 989-983-4101, Marzolol@michigan.gov.

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