justnorth posted on September 19, 2007 00:09 :: 1828 Views
The public is invited to discuss local wildlife issues with the Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Division Southwestern Management Unit on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007. The public meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Comfort Inn located at 622 M-89 in Plainwell. The Southwestern Management Unit covers the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, St. Joseph, and Van Buren.
The intent of the meeting is to introduce local staff, highlight wildlife habitat and other projects that are planned for the winter months, and provide a question and answer period for attendees. In addition, two master plans for the Boyle Lake State Wildlife Area in Berrien County and Keeler State Game Area in Van Buren County will be presented for public comment. Plan copies are available for review at the Plainwell Operations Service Center located at 621 North Tenth Street in Plainwell, or by calling 269-685-6851.
Comments received by Oct. 15, 2007 will be incorporated into the final document.
"We feel it is important for residents to be involved with local wildlife issues. It is our desire to use the public meeting process as a way to provide information and exchange ideas with residents in the Southwestern Management Unit," said Sara Schaefer, Southwestern Management Unit supervisor.
Individuals attending these meetings are requested to refrain from using heavily-scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for the meeting should contact Cindy McQueer at 269-673-2430, a minimum of five business days before the meeting. Requests made less than five business days before the event may not be accommodated.
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