The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.
The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) is the governing body for the DNR. In providing a strategic framework for the DNR to effectively manage the state's resources, the NRC works closely with a broad cross-section of constituencies, including the Michigan State Waterways Commission, to establish and continuously improve natural resources management policy. The NRC conducts monthly, public meetings in locations throughout Michigan. Citizens are encouraged to participate in these public forums. For dates and locations, please visit Michigan.gov/NRC.
The Michigan
State Waterways Commission was created by Act 320 of 1947 and transferred
to the Department of Conservation on January 1, 1966. The commission members
are appointed to three-year terms by the governor, with the advice and
consent of the senate. Upon expiration of a term, a member may continue
to serve until reappointed or a successor is appointed. Learn more about
the commission at Michigan.gov/MSWC.