Mission Statement
We have a responsibility and a long-term commitment to wisely use and improve the County Forest and Parks in such a way that helps sustain the economic health and quality of life in Gogebic County today while ensuring that we do not compromise the ability of future generations to enjoy the benefits of our labor.
**PLEASE BE ADVISED, in following COVID guidelines and county policy a mask is required to enter the Gogebic County Forestry & Parks facilities. Thank you for your cooperation as we all continue to work through this.
Staff:
Greg Ryskey, Director
Corey Magdziak, Forester
Amy Hamel, Administrative Secretary
Commission:
Kevin Haustein, Chairman
Robert Orlich, Vice-Chairman
Mark Whitley, Commissioner
Dan Siirila, Commissioner
John Matonich, Commissioner
*The Gogebic County Forestry & Parks Commission typically meets every third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. CST at the Gogebic County Natural Resources Center. (Unless otherwise posted)
**Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in compliance with the revised Open Meetings Act, the Gogebic County Forestry & Parks Commission meetings will be available to the public via remote access. If any member of the public has a comment, please submit via email to and it will be read aloud during the appropriate public comment section. If you wish to join the meeting you may request access at the same email address and you will be provided the information to join. Thank you.