DNR Directory Listing

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.

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.

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. 

Human Resources provides a wide range of traditional human resource services including reclassifications, selections, hiring, and employee relations.

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.

Legislative and Legal Affairs coordinates and oversees all legal, legislative, regulatory, and tribal issues related to the Department of Natural Resources.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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. 

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.