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Mission, Priorities, Initiatives

• Mission Statement
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.

• Four Priorities of the DNR

  1. Renewing Our Emphasis on Customer Service
  2. Building Strong Support for the Recreation Passport
  3. Increasing Resident/Visitor Participation in Outdoor Recreation and Stopping the Decline in Hunting and Fishing
  4. Fostering the Growth of Michigan's Natural Resource-Based Economy

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• Key Department Initiatives
Hunter and Angler Retention and Recruitment; Outreach and Education; Fish and Wildlife Health; Ecosystem Management and Forest Certification...


This is the DNR
DNR Director Rodney StokesMeet the Director
Rodney Stokes brings a great depth and breadth of experience in natural resources, outdoor recreation, policy development, and civic engagement, anchored on the bedrock of public service. As he stated in a recent Department of Natural Resources and Environment employee publication, "I consider myself a public servant. I wake up every day and tell myself that if I can do just one thing, every day, for someone who doesn't have the chance or ability to pay me back, then it will be a pretty good day."

Four Priorities of the DNR

• Past and Present DNR Directors
Past and Present Directors of the Department of Natural Resources.

• The Department of Natural Resources...
is responsible for the stewardship of Michigan's natural resources and for the provision of outdoor recreational opportunities

DNR Scorecard Performance Summary, March 2012 data, thumbnailDNR Scorecard Performance Summary, April 2012 Data, released May 9, 2012 PDF icon
DNR provides the public with a scorecard to track performance as part of our commitment to our customers.

• Michigan DNR at a Glance
Michigan is unique in so many different ways than other states...

• Economic Impact
Hunting, fishing and recreation boost Michigan's economy.

• DNR Lansing Office


Administration

• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

• Human Resources


Related Resources

• Budget Updates

• Financial Charts PDF icon

• Michigan Non-Discrimination Statement

• P.A. 451 - DNR Laws

• Department Orders

• Boilerplate and Statutory Reports Fiscal Year 2012

• DNR Boilerplate and Statutory Reports FY 2011

• FY 2010 Boilerplate Reports

• FY 2009 Boilerplate Reports




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