Division of Waters

Helping people ensure the future of our water resources.

Our Core Program Areas
  • Public Waters Protection
  • Water Supply Management
  • Information for Decision-Making

The Latest from DNR Waters
  • Drought 2009 external link
  • DNR Waters Highlights This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it.
  • Water Year Data Summary
  • Revising the rules for shoreland and structures in public waters

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See information about Minnesota's lakes, rivers and streams, watersheds, wetlands, ground water, and climate. Also check out the water education program, Project WET.