June 28, 2010

Public Meetings, Open Houses, Events, Etc.

July 21
6-8 p.m. CDT
WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON COMMERCIAL HUNTING GUIDE REGULATIONS Forest Park Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room, 810 Forest Parkway,Crystal Falls.
Contact: Stacy Welling, 906-228-6561.

July 22
6-8 p.m. EST
EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON COMMERCIAL HUNTING GUIDE REGULATIONS Comfort Inn,
13954 Hwy M-28, Newberry.
Contact: Stacy Welling, 906-228-6561.

Updated July 9, 2010

Public Meetings, Open Houses, Events, Etc.

July 19
6-8:30 p.m. EST
WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING Negaunee Senior Center, 21030 US-41, Negaunee.
Contact: Stacy Welling, 906-228-6561.

Updated June 28, 2010

Game and Fish Orders

Mitchell State Park Open to Hunting & Trapping. Contact: Doug Rich,
517-373 9900. Decision-makers: NRC and DNRE Director.

Supplemental Feeding of Deer. Contact: Brent Rudolph,
517-641-4903.Decision-makers: NRC and DNRE Director.

Falconry Regulations. Contact: Karen Cleveland, 517-373-1263.
Decision-makers: NRC and DNRE Director.

Waterfowl and Other Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations for 2010-11. Contact: Barbara Avers, 517-373-1263. Decision-Makers: NRC and DNRE Director.

For all Fish Orders, Contact: Christian LeSage, 517-373-1280.

For Action:

State-Licensed Commercial Fishing (FO-243). Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

Land Transactions

STATE FOREST LAND ACQUISITIONS
Land Transaction Case #20090188, Shingleton Management Unit, Schoolcraft County, Seney Township, T43N, R16W, Section 08: SE ¼ of SE ¼; Section 17: N ½ of Section; Section 18: E ½ of NE ¼.Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

Land Transaction Case #20090017, Cadillac Management Unit, Wexford County, Liberty Township, T24N, R09W, That part of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼, south of the south bank of the Manistee River being in Section 9; AND that part of the N ½ of the SE ¼, south of the south bank of the Manistee River, being in Section 9; AND that part of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼, south of the south bank of the Manistee River; EXCEPT a parcel described as commencing 331.79 feet south and 229.52 feet east of the NW corner; thence South 310 feet; thence east to the River; thence northerly along the river to a point due east of the beginning; thence N 36 degrees 07'52" E 102.23 feet; thence N 78 degrees 16'15" W 89.02 feet; thence N 65 degrees 16'05" W 90 feet; thence S 83 degrees 42'42" W 60 feet; thence southwesterly to the point of beginning; being in Section 10, containing 103 acres, more or less. Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

RECREATION LAND ACQUISITION
Land Transaction Case #20080018, Gaylord District, Cheboygan County: In the City of Cheboygan, Cheboygan County, Michigan, T38N, R1W Section 29, as described in Exhibit A of the NRC memo. Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

STATE FOREST TRAIL EASEMENT ACQUISITION
Land Transaction Case #20090240 and #20100103, Atlanta Management Unit, Alpena County: A recreational trail easement over the following described land of the Lake State Railway Company: Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Hwy. US-23 with the centerline of said railway/railroad corridor/right-of-way (ROW), also know as RR Sta. 6606+50 (approximately 0.12 mile NW'ly of RR Mile Marker 125), as situated in the E ½ of the SE ¼ of Section 9, T31N, R8E (Alpena Township), Alpena County, Michigan, thence running SE'ly along said RR corridor/ROW in said section for a distance of 827.00 ft. (RR Sta. 6598+23).

AND

A 30' wide recreational trail easement within and over the following described land of the Alpena Power Company: A 50' wide strip of land lying NE'ly of, and parallel and adjacent to, the Lake State Railway Company corridor/right-of-way (ROW), beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Woodward Ave. (RR Sta. 6556+83.4) as situated in the E ½ of the NW ¼ of Section 15, T31N, R8E (Alpena Township), Alpena County, Michigan, thence running NW'ly parallel to said RR corridor/ROW across Sections 15, 10, and 9 of said township, a distance of 4,236.00 ft., more or less.
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

PURCHASE OF TAX-REVERTED LAND UNDER ACT 123 Land Transaction Case #20100084, Public Water Access Site, Plainwell District, Barry County, Castleton Township, T3N, R7W, Section 28: Par 5, Commencing 400 feet southwesterly of N ¼ post of Section 28-3-7, thence S 69 deg 30 min W, 100 feet, thence S 15 rods, thence N 69 deg 30 min E, 100 feet, thence N 15 rods to POB. Local Parcel ID # 05-028-000-065-00
and
Barry County, Castleton Township, T3N, R7W, Section 28: Par 6, Commencing S 69 deg 30 min W 500 feet from N ¼ post of Section 28-3-7, thence S 69 deg 30 min W, 100 feet, thence S parallel with ¼ line 231 feet, thence N 69 deg 30 min E, 100 feet, thence N 231 feet to POB. Local Parcel ID # 05-028-070-00
and
Barry County, Castleton Township, T3N, R7W, Section 28: Par 7, Commencing S 69 deg 30 min W 600 feet from N ¼ post of Section 28-3-7, thence S 69 deg 30 min W, 100 feet, thence S 231 feet, thence N 69 deg 30 min E, 100 feet, thence N 231 feet to POB. Local Parcel ID # 05-028-075-00
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

Land Transaction Case #20100091, Gaylord Management Unit, Charlevoix County, Melrose Township, T33N, R05W, Section 33: N ½ of S ½ of NE ¼, lying E of US-131, Except: Comm. at the SW corner of the N ½ of S ½ of NE ¼, thence E 26 rods to the POB, thence N 10 rods, thence E 30 rods, thence S 10 rods, thence W 30 rods to POB. 30 acres m/l.
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

Land Transaction Case #20100092, Beaver Islands Wildlife Research Area, Charlevoix County, Peaine Township, T37N, R10W, Section 2: N ½ of NW ¼ of SW ¼ of SE ¼. 5 acres m/l.
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

Land Transaction Case #20100084, Plainwell District, Barry County: Barry County, Village of Nashville, T03N, R07W, Section 36: As described on Barry County Tax Roll Parcel ID # 52-001-00-280-02 and as shown on attached map. 22 acres m/l.
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

Land Transaction Case #20100089, St. Clair Flats Wildlife Area, St. Clair County, Clay Township, T02N, R16E, PC Lot 5: Lots 38, 39, and 40 of Assessors Plat No. 1 of Harsens Island PC Lot 5. 1.02-acres in total m/l
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

Land Transaction Case #20100089, St. Clair Flats Wildlife Area, St. Clair County, Clay Township, St. Clair County, Clay Township, T02N, R15E: Lots 1098 and 1637 of Dickinson Island Land Co's Plat, and also: The NE 25 feet of the NWly 125 feet of Lot 1583 of Dickinson Island Land Co's Plat, and also: The S 125 feet of the E 25 feet of Lot 1723 of Dickinson Island Land Co's Plat. 1.18-acres in total
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

Land Transaction Case #20100090, Erie State Game Area, Monroe Count, Erie Township, T08S, R08E, Section 33: Commencing 43.56 feet N of center of Section, thence W 580.8 feet, thence S 279.18 feet, thence E 583.44 feet, thence N 279.18 feet to the POB, EXCEPT the S 250 feet of E 150 feet, ALSO EXCEPT the S 100 feet of the W 180 feet of E 330 feet. 2.46 acres m/l
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

Land Transaction Case #20100107, Atlanta Management Unit, Presque Isle County, Rogers Township, T36N, R04E, Section 19: Parcel commencing 390 feet west and 345 feet north of SE corner of NW ¼ of SE ¼ , thence W 80 feet, thence N 30 feet, thence E 80 feet, thence S 30 feet to the POB. Local Parcel ID #140-019-000-089-00
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

Land Transaction Case #20100102, Traverse City Management Unit, Benzie County: Weldon Township, T25N, R14W, Section 8: Lots 37 and 38 of Block 18, Orchardville #2 Subdivision.
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNRE Director.

Mineral and Land Management

SIX DIRECT METALLIC MINERAL LEASES - DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT WITH RESTRICTION: Metallic mineral lease rights to 1,698.31 acres, more or less, of state-owned mineral rights, located in Sections 1, 2 and 3, T44N, R29W, Sagola Township, Dickinson County, and Sections 34, 35 and 36, T45N, R29W, Humboldt Township, Marquette County, have been requested by Kennecott Eagle Minerals Company of Ishpeming, Michigan,. Contact: Thomas Wellman, Section Manager, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

SALE OF MINERAL RIGHTS (MPA 915): Conveyance of state-owned mineral rights to N1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4, Section 28, and SW1/4 SE1/4, Section 21, all located in T24N, R12W, Wexford Township, Wexford County, containing 60.00 acres, more or less, has been requested by Robert L. Sniff and Robert Miller, of Traverse City, Michigan. The applicant has paid the appropriate fee ($300.00) for the proposed deed. A Department of Natural Resources and Environment geologist determined the mineral rights are valued at $31.25 per acre and payment of $1,875.00 has been received, accordingly. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

SALE OF MINERAL AND ALLIED RIGHTS (MPA 920): Conveyance of state-owned ingress and egress to watercourses and mineral rights to S1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4, Section 28, T24N, R12W, Wexford Township, Wexford County, containing 20.00 acres, more or less, has been requested by David P. McPherson and Lorraine M. McPherson, of Mesick, Michigan. The applicant has paid the appropriate fee ($300.00) for the proposed deed. A Department of Natural Resources and Environment geologist determined the mineral rights are valued at $25.00 per acre and payment of $500.00 has been received, accordingly. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517 335 3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

SALE OF MINERAL AND ALLIED RIGHTS (MPA 922): Conveyance of state-owned ingress and egress to watercourses and mineral rights to That part of the SW1/4 SE1/4, Section 23, T26N, R07W, Orange Township, Kalkaska County, described as: Beginning on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 23, T26N, R07W, 954.75 feet North 0°38' East from the South 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 0°38' East along said 1/4 line 365.03 feet to the South eighth line; thence South 89°27'20" East along said eighth line 358.00 feet; thence South 0°38' West 365.03 feet; thence North 89°27'20" West 357.97 feet to the point of beginning, containing 3.00 acres, more or less, has been requested by Walter J. Sanford and Nyleta L. Sanford, of Laingsburg, Michigan. The applicant has paid the appropriate fee ($300.00) for the proposed deed under Application to Purchase State-Owned Minerals and Allied Rights No. 880 (MPA 880). Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

SURFACE USE LEASE FOR A STATE FOREST CAMPGROUND: Surface Use Lease L 10083 to provide for management and improvement of existing Healy Lake State Forest Campground on 15 acres, more or less, of state forest land located in part of the W1/2 of the NW1/4, Section 34, T24N R14W, Springdale Township, Manistee County, has been requested by Springdale Township of Thompsonville, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

SURFACE USE LEASE FOR A STATE FOREST CAMPGROUND: Surface Use Lease L 10084 to provide for management and improvement of existing Grass Lake State Forest Campground on 10 acres, more or less, of state forest land located in part of Section 2, T25N R13W, Colfax Township, Benzie County, has been requested by Colfax Township of Thompsonville, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

Public Meetings, Open Houses, Events, Etc.

July 1
3 p.m.
Gaylord Forest Management Unit (south portion) Compartment Review Open House Gaylord Field Office, 1732 West M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735. Contact: Joyce Angel-Ling, 989-732-3451 ext. 5440, angellij@michigan.gov.

July 1
3 - 7 p.m.
Kalkaska Area Open House,, Kalkaska Field Office, 2089 N. Birch St, Kalkaska, MI 49646. Contact: David Lemmien, 231-922-5280 ext. 6840,lemmien@michigan.gov.

July 8
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.

July 14
1 p.m.
Forest Management Advisory Committee, Committee Meeting, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, 2101 Wood St, Lansing. Kim Korbecki, 517-373-1246, korbeckik@michigan.gov.

July 14
9:30 a.m.
Baraga Forest Management Unit Compartment Review, MTU Ford Forestry Center Alberta, MI. Contact: Don Mankee, 906-353-6651, MankeeD@Michigan.Gov.

July 15
8 a.m.
Crystal Falls Forest Management Unit Pre-Review (Internal Only), Crystal Falls Field Office, 1420 US-2 West, Crystal Falls, MI. Contact: Steve Milford, 906-875-6622, MilfordS@Michigan.Gov.

July 16
6:30 p.m.
Pigeon River Country Advisory Council, Pigeon River Country Headquarters, 9966 Twin Lakes Rd, Vanderbilt, MI 49795. Contact: Scott Whitcomb
989 983-4101, WhitcombS@michigan.gov.

July 16
6 - 6:30 p.m. EDT
Western Upper Peninsula Citizen Advisory Council - DNRE Division Reports Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street, Negaunee, MI 49966. Contact: Stacy Welling 906-228-6561, WellingS1@michigan.gov.

July 16
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. EDT
Western Upper Peninsula Citizen Advisory Council - Official Council Meeting, Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street, Negaunee, MI 49966. Contact: Stacy Welling 906-228-6561, WellingS1@michigan.gov.

July 21
9 a.m.
Traverse City Area Compartment Review, East Bay Town Hall, 1965 Three Mile Rd. North, Traverse City, MI 49686. Contact: David Lemmien, 231-922-5280 ext. 6840, mailto:lemmiend@michigan.gov.

July 22
9 a.m.
Kalkaska Area Compartment Review, Stone House, 419 S. Coral St, Kalkaska, MI 49646. Contact: David Lemmien, 231-922-5280 ext. 6840, lemmiend@michigan.gov.

July 27
3 p.m.
Pigeon River Country Compartment Review Open House, Pigeon River Country Forest Unit Headquarters, 9966 Twin Lakes Rd., Vanderbilt, MI 49795. Contact: Scott Whitcomb, 989-983-4101, WhitcombS@michigan.gov.

July 28
9 a.m
Gaylord Forest Unit (north and south portions combined) Compartment Review, Tuscarora Township Hall, 3546 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49649. Contact: Joyce Angel-Ling, 989-732-3451 ext. 5440, angellij@michigan.gov.

No pending decision listed in the DNR Calendar will be made until seven days after the initial calendar publication date. The DNR Calendar is available on the Internet at www.michigan.gov/dnr.

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