Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) is an agency of the state of Wisconsin. Its purpose is to preserve, protect, manage and maintain the natural resources of the state. [ [http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/aboutdnr About the DNR: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Overview - WDNR ] ] The WDNR has the authority to set policy for itself and to recommend regulations for approval by the State Legislature and the Governor. [ [http://www.wnrmag.com/supps/1997/dec97/dec97.htm#structure DNR, Department of Natural Resources, mission, services ] ]
The WDNR was created by the State Legislature in 1967. It is led by the DNR secretary; the current secretary is Matt Frank, who was appointed to the post by governor Jim Doyle in 2007. [ [http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/aboutdnr/secretary The Secretary of Natural Resources - WDNR ] ] The central office of the WDNR is located in downtown Madison, near the state capitol.
ee also
* List of law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin
References
External links
* [http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/ Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources]
* [http://www.wnrmag.com/supps/1997/dec97/dec97.htm DNR, Department of Natural Resources, mission, services]
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