Georgia Department of Natural Resources
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is an administrative agency of the U.S. state of Georgia. The agency has statewide responsibilities for managing and conserving Georgia’s natural and cultural resources. Most of this work is done by DNR’s six divisions: Coastal Resources, Environmental Protection, Historic Preservation, Pollution Prevention Assistance, Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites, and Wildlife Resources. DNR is headed by a commissioner. The Board of Natural Resources, appointed by the governor, oversees rulemaking for the agency.
Georgia DNR's mission:To sustain, enhance, protect and conserve Georgia’s natural, historic and cultural resources for present and future generations, while recognizing the importance of promoting the development of commerce and industry that use sound environmental practices.
External links
* [http://www.gadnr.org/ Georgia Department of Natural Resources] .
* [http://crd.dnr.state.ga.us/ Coastal Resources Division]
* [http://www.gaepd.org/ Environmental Protection Division]
* [http://gashpo.org/ Historic Preservation Division]
* [http://www.p2ad.org/ Pollution Prevention Assistance Division]
* [http://www.gastateparks.org/ Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites Division]
* [http://georgiawildlife.dnr.state.ga.us/ Wildlife Resources Division]
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