Take Action to Protect Belle Isle Park
Take Action to Protect Belle Isle Park
Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Commission (NRC)
The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) shall be responsible for Department of Natural Resources policy which influences department priorities, methods of operation, or the manner in which programs relate to the citizens of the state of Michigan.
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-65134_65145---,00.html
Vicki J. Pontz, Chair, NRC
Cheryl Nelson, Executive Assistant to the NRC
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Executive Division
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 4899
Phone: 517.373.9125
E-mail: NRC@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. The DNR strives to: Protect natural and cultural resources; Ensure sustainable recreation use and enjoyment; Enable strong natural resource-based economies; Improve and build strong relationships and partnerships; Foster effective business practices and good governance.
Keith Creagh, Director
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Executive Division
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517.284.6367
E-mail: DNR-Director@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks & Recreation Division
The Michigan DNR Parks and Recreation Division’s mission is to acquire, protect, and
preserve the natural and cultural features of Michigan’s unique resources,
and to provide access to land and water based public recreation and
educational opportunities.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks & Recreation Division - Continued
Ron Olson, Chief
DNR Parks and Recreation Division
P.O. Box 30257
Lansing, MI 48909-7757
Phone: 517.284.7275; 517.284.6135
E-mail: OLSONR@michigan.gov
Scott Pratt
Co-Chief-Operations Section
Southeastern Field Coordinator
DNR Parks and Recreation Division
Phone: 313.396.6870
E-mail: PrattS@michigan.gov
Mike Terrell
Parks & Recreation Manager
Metro Detroit District
Field Operations Section
Phone: 313.396.6865
E-mail: TerrellM1@michigan.gov
Amanda Hertl
Urban Area Field Planner
Landscape Designer – A
DNR Parks & Recreation Division
Phone: 844.622.6367
E-mail: HertlA@michigan.gov
Karis Floyd
Belle Isle Park Supervisor
DNR Parks & Recreation Division
Phone: 313.821.9844
E-mail: FLOYDK@michigan.gov
Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee (MSPAC)
The Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee (MSPAC) is a subcommittee of the Natural Resources Commission (NRC), serving as a citizen's advisory committee to the NRC and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on all Michigan state park-related issues.
Check this website for meeting dates, agendas, minutes and other information about MSPAC.
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-65134_65148---,00.html
Louise Klarr, Chair MSPAC
E-mail: gunnlou@aol.com
For those who would like to address the MSPAC on any park-related issue, please contact:
Renee K. Parker
Executive Assistant to Ronald A. Olson
Chief of the DNR Parks and Recreation Division and the
Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee
P.O. Box 30257
Lansing, MI 48909-7757
Phone: 517-284-6135
Fax: 517-241-2273
E-mail: parkerr3@michigan.gov
DNR Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee (BIPAC)
The DNR Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee advises the state on implementation of improvements, master planning and public safety for Belle Isle Park. The committee consists of three representatives appointed by the governor; one representative appointed by Detroit City Council; two representatives appointed by the mayor of the city; and one representative to serve as chair jointly appointed by the governor and mayor.
Check this website for meeting dates, agendas, minutes, committee members and other information about BIPAC. http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-65134_67332---,00.html
Michele Hodges, Chair, BIPAC
See below - Belle Isle Conservancy
Belle Isle Conservancy (BIC)
The Belle Isle Conservancy is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, governed by a 19-member board of directors, with ex-officio seats for representatives from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the City of Detroit, and the Belle Isle Conservancy's Emerging Patrons Council. The Belle Isle Conservancy's mission is to protect, preserve, restore and enhance the natural environment, historic structures and unique character of Belle Isle as a public park for the enjoyment of all – now and forever.
Check this website for information on events, board members and other information about BIC. http://www.belleisleconservancy.org/
Sarah Earley, Chair of the Board of Directors BIC
Belle Isle Conservancy
300 River Place Dr., Ste. 2800
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313.331.7760
Email: hodgesm@belleisleconservancy.org
Michele Hodges, President BIC
Belle Isle Conservancy
300 River Place Dr., Ste. 2800
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313.331.7760
Email: hodgesm@belleisleconservancy.org
Detroit Grand Prix
The Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is a 501(c)3 organization and a subsidiary of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. It claims to promote the revitalization of economically depressed areas of the city of Detroit by conducting motor vehicle racing events to raise funds for the preservation and improvement of Belle Isle Park
Check this website for information on events and other information about the Grand Prix. http://www.detroitgp.com/
Claude “Bud” H. Denker
Executive Vice President
Penske Corporation, Inc. &
Chair, Detroit Grand Prix, Inc.
600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1740
Detroit, MI 48243
Phone: 313. 566.8250
Email: info@detroitgp.com