Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key values of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). We are committed to living out these values in all of our work, whether it's getting people outdoors, creating accessible facilities in state parks, or recruiting a diverse workforce. Here are some ways we are doing that, along with links so you can learn more about the various efforts or become involved.
Being a welcoming and diverse workplace
We strive to be a workplace that represents the diversity of the state and includes people of all backgrounds.
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Equal opportunity to join our team
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Increasing diversity in environmental careers
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Being a veteran friendly Yellow Ribbon employer
Outreach and Engagement
The Minnesota DNR is dedicated to opening the outdoors to people with disabilities.Visit Accessible Outdoors
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Accessible camping sites
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Accessible fishing piers
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Acommodations for powered mobility devices
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Accessible hunting areas
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Discounted permits
Outdoors education programs
The DNR hosts hunting and fishing education programs, as well as mult-lingual instructions, to introduce people to outdoor recreation.
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I Can Camp!
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Becoming an outdoors woman
Language Access Program
The DNR has adopted a Language Access Plan to communicate effectively with people with limited English proficiency (LEP) and to provide meaningful access to DNR program information and services for every MinnesotanLanguage Access Plan (English)
Public Engagement
If you are interested in the management of natural resources funds and influencing public policy, you can get involved by visiting our public engagement website.
The DNR prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation or public assistance status in any DNR public service. If you feel like you have been discriminated against, please read our complaint procedures for more information.