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GIS Data Sources

Conservation officer careers

HydroClim Minnesota for Early February 2026

Resources for Local Government Units

Hutchinson Area Fisheries

Lodging: Douglas Lodge area map

Spicer Area Fisheries

Bemidji Area Fisheries

Interactive Water Trail Map

Park Rapids Area Fisheries

Nicollet Area Wildlife

Wildlife lake specialists - Shallow Lakes Program

West Metro area fisheries

New London Area Wildlife

Mille Lacs WMA

Marshall Area Wildlife

Owatonna Area Wildlife

Appeleton Area Wildlife

Windom Area Wildlife

East Metro Area Fisheries

Finland Area Fisheries

International Falls Area Fisheries

Sauk Rapids Area Fisheries

Mille Lacs Lake area fisheries

Lake City Area Fisheries

Ortonville Area Fisheries

Cambridge Area Wildlife

Grand Rapids Area Wildlife

Hinckley area fisheries

Karlstad Area Wildlife

Little Falls Area Wildlife

Park Rapids Area Wildlife

Red Lake WMA

Rochester Area Wildlife

Brainerd Area Fisheries

Detroit Lakes Area Fisheries

Baudette Area Fisheries

Aitkin area fisheries

Duluth Area Fisheries

HydroClim Minnesota

Windom Area Fisheries

Minnesota Fishing Regulations

Office of the Commissioner

Weekly Snow depth and Rank Maps

Snow Depth Map: February 12, 2026

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Ice Fatalities

Jumping worm

Aquatic Invasive Species - DNR Programs

Aquatic Invasive Species Training and Permits

Local Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid Program Plan

Shoreland Management - 2005 Alternative Shoreland Management Standards

Statewide programming

Watercraft Inspection Program

Jay Cooke State Park Snapshot Tour

Emergency game & fish rule documents

Waterfowl season dates

Upland birds season dates

Hunting season dates

Trapping season dates

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Trail Ambassador program

clubs/hiking

Lake Ozawindib Group Center | Itasca State Park

cone seed collection

Price list - State Forest Nursery

Minnesotans can help the state’s at-risk wildlife at tax time

Fish Art Contest

Matthew Lourey State Trail

rootriver/segments-maps

Cost share for woodland owners

School Resources: Young Naturalists

Rare Species Guide - Range maps

Grants

Alex Laveau State Trail

Hunter Education and Firearms Safety classes

Nongame Wildlife Program

Home

Minnesota State Forest

Camping: Group Camp

Bemidji Blowdown assistance and resources

Natural and Scenic Area grants - application cycle

Outdoor Recreation Grants - application cycle

outdoor classroom features

Wildfire Defense Grants

Additions to the annual stand exam list

What is Succession? - Biomes of Minnesota

DNR EagleCam Live Stream

In Memory of Martha and Luther Opjorden: National Weather Service Weather Observers

Climate Journal

HydroClim Minnesota for Early January 2026

Big Tree Champions

Nature play

Forests for clean water

2024 Growing Tomorrow’s Tree Care Professionals Grants

2024 Centering Communities in Canopy Solutions Grants

State Forest Recreation Guide

Top Stops at Whitewater State Park

Free Loaner Equipment : GPS, Birding, Fishing Kits, and More!

Itinerary | North Shore Waterfall Tour

State forest camping

Mountain biking in Minnesota state forests

Groundwater Atlas of Houston County released; public workshop offered Feb. 25

Prairie chicken

Minnesota Valley State Trail

Fish kills and die offs

Fish mortality events

Conservation officer weekly reports - Enforcement Division

DNR’s FY25 Advertising Expenditures

Communication and Outreach

Light goose conservation order

Fisheries rules

CWD Test Results

Wildfire prevention - wildfire emergency

Debris Composting

2026 Shoreland and Floodplain Education and Training

Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program Grants

Piers & Places

Shoreline Alteration: Riprap

Luce Line State Trail

Minnesota state parks fees

Minnesota Maple Syruping

Brown's Creek State Trail

Gateway State Trail

Itasca State Park Cabins

Contacts

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Top Stops at William O'Brien State Park

William O'Brien State Park Snapshot Tour

Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel

Whitewater State Park - Group Center

Minnesota State Parks Lodging: Group Center

Douglas Lodge suites and rooms

Guesthouse: Wild River State Park

Fees, Reservations and Events

Fishing tournaments

Snow Depth Map: February 5, 2026

Shoreline Alteration Stairways, Landings Lifts

Shoreline Alteration Beach Blanket

Mille Lacs Lake yellow perch limit will change to five

Shoreline Alteration Water Access Install Boat Ramp

Fire danger and burning restrictions

Shoreline Alteration Docks Access Public Waters

Shoreline Alterations: Natural Buffers Lakescaping

Shoreline Alteration Ice Ridges

Waters Publications: Shoreline Alteration Information Sheets

WMA detail report

Recreation Compass

Courtesy Decontamination

Turkey hunting FAQ

Minnesota Groundwater Tracing Database

Extended Periods of Zero or Below in the Twin Cities

Boat and water safety education

ATV safety training requirements

William Hallett Greene: The Country's First Black Meteorologist

Japanese barberry - Invasive species

Rowan mountain ash

Common butterbur

Creeping meadow foxtail

Minneapolis/St. Paul Climate Data - Observed Changes

Water Conservation Commercial

Terrestrial Invasive Species - Narrowleaf bittercress

Flow Variability

Minnesota DNR, White Earth Nation formalize working relationship with memorandum of understanding

Critical habitat license plates

Native rough fish management

Minnesota DNR proposes harvest limits for native rough fish

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 3

Camping: Wall Tents

Little Rock Creek Sustainable Groundwater Use Project

Flood Prone Poor Drained Soils

Recreational vehicle safety classes

Residential tree planting - tree planting and care

Caring and Pruning

Teachers' Guide to Arbor Month

Arbor Month- History

Teaching activities - Natural resources education

St James Mine Pit

Hill Annex Mine Pit

Canisteo Mine Pit

Rules for state forest recreation opportunities

Oxeye daisy - Invasive species

Orange hawkweed - Invasive species

Weekly stream flow reports

2013 Minnesota Fishing Opener Weather

MBS Anniversary

Natural Area Registry

Twin Metals Minnesota Project – Environmental Review

Invasive Carp

Lake Superior climate resilience forum

Falconry more information

White-nose Syndrome and Minnesota's Bats

Native plant landscaping contacts

Emerald ash borer - Forest Management

Wetlands Maps

Minnesota Biological Survey: News from the Field 2013

Research

Minnesota DNR Roundtable

Education and safety training

Links - Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program

Off-highway motorcycle safety training

2012 Minnesota Fishing Opener Weather

Water Conservation-Suppliers

Water Conservation Education

Tim Nolte–R.D. Offutt Potato Field Expansion

Making Connections

Climate Journal Archive

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Climate Change Resources

St. Louis River Restoration Initiative

Purple loosestrife biological control - Invasive species

Buckthorn management

Public Waters Inventory Program (PWI)

General Permit 2004_0001 Best Practices Manual

Wildland fire Information - Division of Forestry

State Nonferrous Metallic Minerals - Exploration Plans and Regulations

Groundwater

MMEW

Minnesota state park campground hosts

Snowmobile grants-in-aid: Grants

Cross country ski trail grants-in-aid: Grants

Off-highway vehicle grant-in-aid

Native Rough Fish Limits

Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Safety

Snowmobile safety training

Minnesota Winter Hiking : Trails : Events

County Geologic Atlas (CGA)

Training - Wildfire Information Center - Division of Forestry

Department Reports - Legislative reports

Deer advisory committee

Lakes States Forest Management Bat Habitat Conservation Plan

Snow Depth Map: January 29, 2026

Groundhog Day Climatology

Catch and release

Passthrough Grants Forms and Links

New segment of Mill Towns State Trail now open; connects to city trail system south of Dundas

OHV & ATV riding

Fishing

Nongame Wildlife - South Region

Nongame Wildlife - Central Region

Nongame Wildlife - Northeast Region

Nongame Wildlife - Northwest Region

Prescribed fire

Cooperative Groundwater Monitoring Program

A New Focus on Old Growth

OHV SNO fatalities

Root River State Trail

Peterson State Fish Hatchery

Federal recreational trail program - Grants

Local trail connections grants - Grants

Regional trail grants - Grants

Internships

Minnesota Biological Survey - Division of Ecological Resources

Timbers Sales- Notice to Loggers

Minnesota Scientific and Natural Areas Program

Donating to Nongame Wildlife

Nongame Wildlife Success Stories

Smokechaser & firefighter positions

Tower Area Fisheries

Strategic Land Asset Management

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources permanently protects nearly 16,000 acres, the agency’s largest acquisition since 2010

Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail

Shoreland and Floodplain Education and Training Center

Aquatic Invasive Species Grants - control projects

Minnesota State Park Permit

Women in the Workforce

Water Monitoring and Surveys

Four Different Minnesotas

Our Staff

DNR FalconCam Live Stream

Ice Fishing Shelters

Subscription FAQ

Rulemaking by the DNR

Wildlife Research Publications

Walker Area Fisheries

Timber Auction Archive

Snow Depth Map: January 22, 2026

Fur farm regulation

Reduced walleye limit

Minnesota DNR seeks public comments on coastal program assessment, strategy

Winter wonderland: How trees survive the cold

Minnesota DNR urges snowmobile riders to prioritize safety

Snowshoe lacing class returns to Lac qui Parle State Park

newsletter

DNR Organizational Chart

Minnesota State Park

Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance Program

Shoreland Residents

Eagle Rock Vista Redevelopment Project

Twin Cities Wind Chill Temperature History

Regulations

Hunting and trapping regulations

Fishing regulations

Lake Superior Area Fisheries

Mentors

DNR urges woodland owners to consider adding conifers, help wildlife survive harsh winters

Cross-Country Skiing : Ski Rentals : Find Ski Trails

Other uses on state trails

Natural Heritage Advisory Committee

Coastal Enhancement Program

Utility crossing licenses

Free entrance days to Minnesota state parks

Minnesota State Parks - Find Your Adventure

Our Story

School Forest Coordinator Section - Login Required

Minnesota Spring Inventory

Springs, springsheds, and karst

State Nonferrous Metallic Minerals - Lease History

State Nonferrous Metallic Minerals - Lease Activity

Coordinators' Section: Outdoor mindfulness exercises

How to teach outside

Snow Depth Map: January 15, 2026

ELS Agents

Trail Snow Depth Report

Zebra mussel larvae confirmed in Tanners Lake in Washington County

DNR stocks rainbow trout in Mankato’s Hiniker Pond for winter angling

Help grow Minnesota’s future forests by collecting black spruce cones for the DNR

Minnesota DNR seeks public comments on proposed OHV grant-in-aid trails

Snow Conditions/Snow Reports/Snow Depth

Naturalist Corps Summer Positions

OHV trail plans, proposals & reviews

Groundwater atlas events and contacts

State Refuges

Candlelight Events

Event

Wild rice management - Shallow Lakes Program

Trail Ambassador Events - Login Required

Safety Training Class

Safety Training Classes

Event

Walleye limit

State Park Events Calendar

Preliminary Local Climatological Data - St. Cloud

Track Chairs

State Fair Events

Shooting Star State Trail

Becoming an Outdoors Woman calendar

Small game & furbearer hunting

Mill Towns State Trail

Firearms safety certification for youth

Wild turkey hunting

Cuyuna Lakes State Trail

Great River Ridge State Trail

Archery in the Parks

Glacial Lakes State Trail

Blazing Star State Trail

Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail

Gitchi-Gami State Trail

New Years Day - First Day Hikes with Minnesota State Parks and Trails

C.J. Ramstad/North Shore State Trail

Central Lakes State Trail

Munger State Trail

Traditional Youth Snowmobile Safety Classes

Heartland State Trail

Paul Bunyan State Trail

MNTAXA Plant Lists

Walleye & sauger

Ski pass trails map

Snow depth and groomed trail conditions

Wolf

Learn to hunt opportunities

Friends Groups

Cross-country Skiing

Ski pass trails map

Minnesotans can fish free statewide with kids Jan. 17-19

Minnesota DNR proposes to reduce statewide walleye limit from 6 to 4

Minnesota DNR requesting feedback on hunting, fishing regulations books

Zebra mussel larva confirmed in Goose Lake in Chisago County

Minnesota Outdoor News Partnership

Groundwater atlas events and contacts

Seasonal positions State Parks Trails

OHV Trail Locations Maps

Forest Insect and Disease Newsletter- Archive

Contacts - Lands and Minerals Division

4 The Outdoors: Explore use and application of fees

4 The Outdoors: Secure stable and predictable base and operational funding

4 The Outdoors: Optimize the use of current funding

4 The Outdoors: Increase opportunities for direct support

Funding Future for Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 8

Jan. 19 marks first Free Park Day of 2026 at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas

Minnesota DNR releases 2025 Forest Health Annual Report

Minnesota DNR webinar series offers new sessions this winter

Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Minnesota

Boating and water recreation regulations

Boating in Minnesota

Boat and water safety publications

Boat and water safety

Selecting a life jacket for your child

Lake Superior State Water Trail

Living with wildlife - bats

stream fish habitat internship

Snow Depth Map: January 8, 2026

Learn outdoor skills

Wild turkey hunting

Stream Habitat Program - Division of Ecological and Water Resources

Contacts and Acknowledgments

Requests for Sightings

Snowshoeing in Minnesota : Rentals : Trails : Events

Map of Minnesota state water trails

January Thaws

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Sept. 29

12 tips for families to enjoy time outdoors during the MEA school break

Give the gift of the outdoors this holiday season

Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for proposed Reno Bottoms Floodplain Forest and Backwater Restoration Project

Minnesota DNR recognizes lifesaving efforts of Enforcement staff, partners

Zebra mussel larvae confirmed in Phalen chain of lakes in Ramsey County

DNR seeking feedback on proposed rules for Minnesota fur farms

Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas offer fun and affordable winter adventures

Deer harvest increased in 2025

Minnesota DNR looking to fill more than 175 paid summer internships

Minnesota DNR honors Stearns County Conservation District

Minnesota DNR honors Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District

icy rain jan 5-6, 2026

Photo Uploader

Tamarack Nickel Project

community science

Law enforcement partners

For the Grantee - Trail Grant Project Administration

Regional Operations - Lands and Minerals Division

Conservation Officer Internship Program

Learn About Owls

MCV Issue: 2026 January-February

A Multitude of Moths

Minnesota Conservation Volunteer

Archery in the Schools equipment program

Wildfire prevention - Smokey Posters

Mother Superior

Deer farms

Forest health

Minnesota Forest Health Annual Reports

Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Documents

Forms & documents - Prescribed fire

Creating a defensible space

50 things you can do to protect your home - Firewise

Wildfire prevention education

Local Climatological Data

Twin Cities Local Climatological Data: 2013-2019

Snow Depth Map: January 1, 2026

Minnesota DNR recognizes 9 conservation officers for lifesaving efforts

Restoring streams and modernizing water-related infrastructure to support outdoor recreation

Modernizing boating access

Modernizing camping and related infrastructure

Enhancing fisheries and fishing infrastructure

Enhancing access and welcoming new users to public lands and outdoor recreation facilities

DNR news media contacts

Management plans open for public comment

Floodplain Training and Education

PLT: Explore Your Environment Activity Guide

MBS Publications

july 2020

Forest Management Plan

Division of Forestry - Forest Certification

Chain of Custody

Benefits of Forest Certification

Auditing Reports

Auditing Process

Site Preparation: Shearing - Silviculture Program

Site Preparation: Salmon Blade - Silviculture Program

Site Preparation: Roller Chopper - Silviculture Program

Site Preparation: Raking - Silviculture Program

Site Preparation: Disc Trencher - Silviculture Program

Site Preparation: Patch Scarification - Silviculture Program

Site Preparation: Anchor Chain - Silviculture Program

Silviculture

Field tip sheets- Silviculture Program

Seedling Stock Types - Silviculture Program

contacts

urban school forest

Training Opportunities for Educators - School Forest Program

Training and events

Engaging Other Teachers - School Forest Program

Stewardship plan

Program Information: School Forest State Statute - School Forest Program

Program Information: Safety and Legal Concerns - School Forest

risks hazards

Getting Started - School Forest Program

Program Information: Minnesota State Statute Excerpts - School Forest Program

Designating Land - School Forest Program