Links to resources in state and federal government:
State of Minnesota Minnesota State Legislature Visit the legislature's homepage to learn about pending legislation, committee schedules, and how to contact your legislator.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources DNR's mission is to work with citizens to conserve and manage the state's natural resources, to provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and to provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency The mission of the MPCA is to work with Minnesotans to protect, conserve and improve our environment and enhance our quality of life.
Board of Water and Soil Resources BWSR is the state's administrative agency for 91 soil and water conservation districts, 46 watershed districts, 23 metropolitan watershed management organizations, and 80 county water managers. The agency's purpose, working through local government, is to protect and enhance the state's irreplaceable soil and water resources by implementing the state's soil and water conservation policy, comprehensive local water management, and the Wetland Conservation Act as it relates to the 41.7 million acres of private land in Minnesota.
Federal Government 2007 Federal Farm Bill Reauthorization The homepage for the 2007 Farm Bill includes information on funding for conservation programs proposed under the 2007 reauthorization of the farm bill.
US Fish and Wildlife Service The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's mission is, working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
US Forest Service The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests andgrasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. National forests and grasslands encompass 193 million acres of land, which is an area equivalent to the size of Texas.
National Park Service The mission of the National Park Service is to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
2007 Legislative Summaries
Click here for a comprehensive summary of environmental legislation from the 2007 session of the Minnesota Legislature.
Click here for a complete summary of the 2007 Legislature's debate over a constitutional amendment to dedicate funding for natural resources
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