About us
Ecological and Water Resources is one of seven divisions within the Department of Natural Resources. Programs in the division are organized into four sections:- Ecosystem Management and Protection: Invasive Species, Conservation Management and Rare Resources, Nongame Wildlife, Minnesota Biological Survey, and Scientific and Natural Areas focusing on preserving Minnesota's natural heritage for scientific study and public understanding.
- Conservation Assistance and Regulation: Environmental Review, Land Use, Dam Safety and Permits, Water Regulation
- Inventory, Monitoring and Analysis: Hydrogeology/Groundwater, Lake Ecology, River Ecology, Water Monitoring and Surveys
- Strategic Information Services: Business Operations, Communications and Planning, and Information Technology
Our vision
Healthy lands and waters throughout Minnesota.
Minnesota Conservation Explorer
A dynamic new tool for submitting and delivering data on Minnesota's rare features!Explore the Minnesota Conservation Explorer »
Strategic Plan 2018-2028
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Landscape resources
Information about nongame wildlife, rare resources, Scientific and Natural Areas, and ecosystem health.Explore »
