The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources works with Minnesotans to conserve and manage the state's natural resources, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life.
Every year, in support of this mission, the DNR holds “the Roundtable,” a gathering of stakeholders and conservation leaders to discuss fisheries, wildlife, and ecological and water resource issues in Minnesota. It includes a mix of important topics over the course of the day and an informal early evening reception.
The DNR recognizes the value of bringing people together in-person to build relationships and discuss important topics related to protecting and managing land, water, fish and wildlife, and providing access to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Send questions to Roundtable.DNR@state.mn.us.
Highlights from the opening plenary of the 2025 Roundtable
Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan kicked off the 2025 Roundtable with remarks about the DNR’s 2024 accomplishments, many made possible through partnerships with Minnesota organizations, and the overwhelming support for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) on the November 2024 ballot. The measure passed in every single Minnesota county with a total of 77% of Minnesotans voting in support of the amendment. Later in the morning, Adam Snyder, senior director for strategy for the Global Conservation Campaigns Team at The Nature Conservancy framed the state's support for natural resources in a national context, and reflected on the call to action -- and opportunity -- that support signifies. You can watch the morning plenary remarks below.