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New Commissioner Appointed to NRC

Well this is interesting. As her days as Michigan's Governor dwindle, Jennifer Granholm has made a few appointments to the Natural Resources Commission and the Natural Resources Trust Fund.

John Matonich, of Davison, was nominated to fill the spot being vacated by Keith Charters whose term has expired. Matonich is CEO and president of Rowe Professional Services, a land surveying firm..

Granholm also re-appointed John Madigan of Munising and JR Richardson of Ontanagon.

Meanwhile, Keith Charters was appointed to the Natural Resources Trust Fund Board.

What's so interesting about these appointments? Well, these are political appointments. It makes some sense to fill Charters' seat on the NRC as his term has expired. But Madigan and Richardson's terms are not yet up. I have a feeling that the Senate -- which has to approve these appointments -- may decide to disapprove and let the new Governor make their own appointments. That's not a knock against Madigan or Richardson. Both have been productive members of the NRC. But this is one of those outdoors issues that's rife with politics and it would stand to reason that the incoming Governor would want to make their own appointments and a strong case can be made that these lame duck appointments won't stand.

Either way, we'll stay on top of this and keep everyone informed on what's happening. MUCC has already scheduled a meeting with Matonich to learn more about him and his background in the outdoors and we will share those details as soon as we can.

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