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Check the Legislative Resources page for information about DNR legislation.

DNR enabling statutes [from Minnesota Statutes]:

  • 83A State geographic features
  • 84 Department of natural resources
  • 84A Lands dedicated for conservation
  • 84C Conservation easements
  • 84D Harmful exotic species
  • 85 Division of parks and recreation
  • 86 Federal funds for natural resources
  • 86A Outdoor recreation system
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  • 87A Shooting range protection act
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  • 89 State forests; tree planting; forest roads
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  • 103F Protection of water resources
  • 103G Waters of the state
  • 103H Groundwater protection
  • 103I Wells, borings, and underground uses
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