Department of Natural Resources Directory Listing
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.
Organizational Details
Director: Daniel Eichinger
Organizational ChartContact Information
- Hours: Monday - Friday,
8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET - Phone: 517-284-6367
- Fax: 517-335-4242
Mailing Address
Department of Natural Resources
Executive Division
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909TTY (accessible phone service for hearing or speech impaired) call the Michigan Relay Center toll-free at 800-649-3777, or simply dial 711
- Hours: Monday - Friday,
Finance and Operations
The Finance and Operations Division provides a complete range of financial and administrative support, including budget and financial services, real estate, procurement, grants management, facilities management, field operations support and business operations. This division is heavily involved in customer service efforts for both internal and external customers.
Division Chief: Sharon Schafer- Hours: Monday - Friday,
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
- Email: SchaferS@michigan.gov
- Phone: 517-284-5958
Department of Natural Resources
Finance and Operations
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909
Fisheries
The Fisheries Division is mandated to protect and manage the state’s aquatic resources, including fish populations, other aquatic life and aquatic habitat, which are held in trust for all Michigan citizens. The division promotes the wise use of these resources for the benefit of current and future generations. Fish populations and other forms of aquatic life are monitored and studied by biologists, who strive to ensure their long-term protection while keeping fishing in Michigan among the nation’s best. Up to 14 fish species are hatched and reared at six state hatcheries. These fish are stocked annually into designated public waters throughout the state to maintain or improve fish populations.
Division Chief: Jim Dexter- Hours: Monday - Friday,
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
- Email: DNR-Fisheries@michigan.gov
- Phone: 517-284-5830
Department of Natural Resources
Fisheries Division
P.O. Box 30446
Lansing, MI 48909
Forest Resources
The Forest Resources Division manages, protects and provides for the sustainable use of Michigan’s forest resources to provide critical habitat for wildlife, valuable resources for the timber products industry and outdoor spaces for a variety of outdoor recreation activities. The Forest Resources Division also is charged with protecting state forest resources and private land across the state through its nationally recognized wildfire suppression program.
Division Chief: Deb Begalle- Hours: Monday - Friday,
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
- Email: DNR-Forestry@michigan.gov
- Phone: 517-284-5876
Department of Natural Resources
Forest Resources Division
P.O. Box 30452
Lansing, MI 48909
Human Resources
Human Resources provides a wide range of traditional human resource services including reclassifications, selections, hiring, and employee relations.
DNR HR Director: Amy Abdo- Hours: Monday - Friday,
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
- Email:
- Phone: 517-284-5013
Human Resources/Quality of Life
P.O. Box 30473
Lansing, MI 48909
Law Enforcement
The Law Enforcement Division is home to Michigan's conservation officers. Its mission is to protect Michigan's natural resources and environment and the health, safety and enjoyment of the public through effective law enforcement and education. They, along with other support staff, handle an array of other responsibilities, including education, recreational safety and public outreach. The division also provides investigative and enforcement services and coordinates emergency management and homeland security responsibilities for the department.
Division Chief: Gary Hagler- Hours: Monday - Friday,
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
- Email: DNR-LawEnforcement@michigan.gov
- Phone: 517-284-6000
Department of Natural Resources
Law Enforcement Division
P.O. Box 30031
Lansing, MI 48909
Legislative and Legal Affairs
Legislative and Legal Affairs coordinates and oversees all legal, legislative, regulatory, and tribal issues related to the Department of Natural Resources.
Director & Tribal Coordinator: Trevor VanDyke- Hours: Monday - Friday,
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
- Email: DNR-Public-Info@michigan.gov
- Phone: 517-284-6237
Department of Natural Resources
Legislative and Legal Affairs Office
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909
Marketing and Outreach
The Marketing and Outreach Division provides an array of services, including communications, website administration, license sales customer systems, marketing, and educational programs for all ages and experience levels. The division’s efforts are chiefly designed to find creative, new ways to get more Michigan residents and visitors outside and taking advantage of a growing variety of recreation opportunities.
Division Chief: Kristin Phillips- Hours: Monday - Friday,
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
- Email: PhillipsK@michigan.gov
- Phone: 517-284-6056
Department of Natural Resources
Marketing and Outreach Division
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909
Michigan History Center
The Michigan History Center includes the Michigan History Museum, 10 regional museums, the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, and the Archives of Michigan. The center also includes the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission; the Michigan Historical Commission; the Michigan Historical Marker program; the Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board; the Michigan State Historic Records Advisory Board; and Michiganology (Michiganology.org).
Director: Sandra Clark- Hours: Monday - Friday,
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
- Email: archives@michigan.gov
- Phone: 517-335-2591
Michigan History Center
P.O. Box 30740
Lansing, MI 48909
Office of Minerals Management
The Office of Minerals Management administers 6.4 million acres of Michigan’s mineral estate, which includes leasing the rights to explore and pursue development of state-owned metallic, nonmetallic, oil and gas minerals, and underground natural gas storage.
Director: Sharon M. Schafer- Hours: Monday - Friday,
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
- Email: DNR-Minerals@michigan.gov
- Phone: 517-284-5850
Department of Natural Resources
Office of Minerals Management
P.O. Box 30452
Lansing, MI 48909
Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Division protects, preserves, acquires and manages Michigan’s state parks, cultural and historic resources within state parks, trails, state forest recreation, and boating access sites. The division also operates 19 state harbors and partners with 63 locally operated public harbors that make up the Harbors of Refuge system.
Division Chief: Ron Olson- Hours: Monday - Friday,
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
- Email: DNR-ParksAndRecreation@michigan.gov
- Phone: 517-284-7275
Department of Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation Division
P.O. Box 30257
Lansing, MI 48909
Public Information Office
The Public Information Office works closely with DNR's executive office and divisions to coordinate the communication of core DNR messages on a statewide basis to a variety of audiences, serves as primary contact for media representatives, and partners in the marketing of department initiatives, programs and services.
Public Information Officer:
Ed Golder- Hours: Monday - Friday,
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
- Email: DNR-Public-Info@michigan.gov
- Phone: 517-284-5815
Department of Natural Resources
Public Information Office
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909
Wildlife
The Wildlife Division is charged with the conservation of more than 400 species of animals — the birds and mammals that sustain our state’s hunting heritage, as well as nongame wildlife, including threatened and endangered plant and animal species. Wildlife biologists make sound, science-based recommendations on hunting regulations, habitat management, public hunting access, and protection of threatened and endangered species. The division also co-manages the state forests with the Forest Resources Division and directly administers approximately 400,000 acres of state game and wildlife management areas.
Division Chief: Russ Mason- Hours: Monday - Friday,
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
- Email: DNR-Wildlife@michigan.gov
- Phone: 517-284-9453
Department of Natural Resources
Wildlife Division
P.O. Box 30444
Lansing, MI 48909