July 2025 NRC Recap

Justin Tomei • July 14, 2025

July 2025 NRC Recap

There was no quorum present, and no action was taken by commissioners at the July 2025 Natural Resources Commission meeting. 


The meeting last Thursday only had three of six commissioners present; thus, commissioners were unable to take any formal action. 

The director did have two orders for action; a list can be found in our NRC preview HERE. 


After the meeting Governor Gretchen Whitmer in a press release announced the appointment of Brandon Fewins to the commission, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Dan Kildee in May. The appointment of Commissioner Fewins is subject to the advice and consent of the Michigan Senate. 



From the press release: 


Brandon Fewins, of Traverse City, is the former Michigan state director for rural development for the United States Department of Agriculture and the former Northern Michigan regional manager for US Senator Debbie Stabenow. Fewins holds an associate of arts in history from Northwestern Michigan College and a Bachelor of Science in history in social sciences from Central Michigan University. Brandon Fewins is appointed as a Democrat for a term commencing July 10th, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2028. Fewins succeeds Dan Kildee, who has resigned.  


The next meeting is Thursday, August 14 at Treetops Resort in Gaylord.  


To ensure our natural resources remain protected and managed thoughtfully and our outdoor heritage defended, join Michigan United Conservation Clubs today: http://bit.ly/JoinMUCC. 


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