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Calliopsis nebraskensis (Nebraska Vervain Calliopsis Bee)

Andrena wellesleyana (Wellesley Miner Bee)

Andrena mariae (Maria Miner Bee)

Andrena helianthi (Sunflower Mining Bee)

Andrena frigida (Frigid Mining Bee)

Andrena fragilis (Fragile Mining Bee)

Andrena distans (Distant Miner Bee)

Spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum)

Enroll Land: Walk-In Access (WIA) program

HydroClim Minnesota for Early February 2025

White Bear Lake

HydroClim Minnesota for Early January 2025

Historical Chances of a White Christmas

Bog adder's mouth

Autumn Warmth Dryness 2024

Development - Minnesota Land Cover Classification System

Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum)

As deadlines approach, Minnesota DNR urges fish house owners to remove shelters from the ice

Reptiles / Amphibians of Minnesota

Seasonal positions State Parks Trails

Minnesota Lake Watershed Delineation (Lakeshed) Project

Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program - Maps

Watershed-Related Links

Conservation

Terrestrial Invasive Species Early Detection

ECS: Minnesota and Northeast Iowa Morainal Section

ECS: Oak Savanna Subsection

ECS: North Shore Highlands Subsection

ECS: Hardwood Hills Subsection

ECS: Nashwauk Uplands Subsection

ECS: Anoka Sand Plain Subsection

ECS: Big Woods Subsection

ECS: St. Paul-Baldwin Plains and Moraines Subsection

ECS: Laurentian Uplands Subsection

ECS: Toimi Uplands Subsection

ECS: Mille Lacs Uplands Subsection

ECS: Eastern Broadleaf Forest Province

ECS: Blufflands Subsection

ECS: Northern Superior Uplands Section

ECS: Border Lakes Subsection

ECS: Rochester Plateau Subsection

ECS: Paleozoic Plateau Section

ECS: Inner Coteau Subsection

ECS: Minnesota River Prairie Subsection

ECS: North Central Glaciated Plains Section

ECS: Coteau Moraines Subsection

ECS: Western Superior Uplands Section

ECS: Red River Valley Section

ECS: Red River Prairie Subsection

ECS: Prairie Parkland Province

ECS: Southern Superior Uplands Section

ECS: Glacial Lake Superior Plain Subsection

ECS: St. Croix Moraine Subsection

ECS: Laurentian Mixed Forest Province

ECS: Lake Agassiz, Aspen Parklands Section

ECS: Aspen Parklands Subsection

ECS: Northern Minnesota Drift and Lake Plains Section

ECS: Tamarack Lowlands Subsection

ECS: Pine Moraines and Outwash Plains Subsection

ECS: St. Louis Moraines Subsection

ECS: Chippewa Plains Subsection

ECS: Tallgrass Aspen Parklands Province

ECS: Northern Minnesota and Ontario Peatlands Section

ECS: Littlefork-Vermilion Uplands Subsection

ECS: Agassiz Lowlands Subsection

Ecological Classification System (ECS)

Snow Depth Map: February 20, 2025

Northern Poor Conifer Swamp

Northwestern Wet Aspen Forest

Frost Depth in Minnesota for Winter 2025

Firearms safety certification for youth

Minnesota Maple Syruping

Summer Splash!

Hunting Public Input Calendar

Learn to hunt opportunities

Recreational turtle license

Wildlife species clinics

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 18

Minnesota DNR proposes bear permit area boundary revisions

Minnesota DNR to begin capturing and collaring elk for research project in northwest Minnesota

Bass Fishing

Windom Area Fisheries

West Metro area fisheries

Walker Area Fisheries

Spicer Area Fisheries

East Metro Area Fisheries

Minnesota's Amphibian and Reptile Distribution Maps

Little Falls Area Fisheries

Grand Marais Area Fisheries

Fergus Falls Area Fisheries

Detroit Lakes Area Fisheries

Fisheries lake management

Aitkin area fisheries

Bemidji Area Fisheries

Brainerd Area Fisheries

The Har Mar Tornado: June 14, 1981

License Dollars At Work: Support The Outdoors

Natural Heritage Advisory Committee

Management Resources Bureau

Whitewater State Park History

Lake Bemidji State Park history

Conservation Officer Patrol Areas

Minnesota's Patterned Peatlands - SNAs

Longtime Duluth-area conservation officer named 2024 Conservation Officer of the Year

Climate Journal Archive

Management & Budget Services

MNIT Services at DNR

Snow Conditions/Snow Reports/Snow Depth

Snow Depth Map: February 13, 2025

Upper Sioux Agency State Park Land Transfer

The Twin Cities Snow and Cold Index

Online Aggregate Maps

Regional Plant Ecology – Northwest

Regional Plant Ecology Program

Minneopa State Park Snapshot Tour

Elk sightings

community science

Land Sale

Donating to Nongame Wildlife

Energy conservation through trees- Tree care

Storm damaged windbreak repair - Tree Planting and Care

Our Social Media Community

Fish consumption guidelines

Regional Plant Ecology – Northeast

Regional Plant Ecology – Central

What you should do

Local Climatological Data

LakeFinder

resources

Minnesota Land Cover Classification System

Turkey hunting FAQ

Minnesota DNR fisheries rulemaking proposals open for public comment

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 10

Tax season donations benefit Minnesota’s at-risk wildlife

County Geologic Atlas (CGA)

Watercraft Inspection Program

CSG - Stream Gauging

Hook rules

Wild parsnip

Wild turkey management

Restoration Evaluation

Shared Services at the DNR

Posting for Parks and Trails Associate

Posting for Building and Grounds Worker

Wildfire prevention

Big Fork River State Water Trail

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Fond du Lac Elk Restoration

Snow Depth Map: February 6, 2025

Snowmobile registration procedures and fees

Videos

CWD Background & Resources

Aquatic management areas (AMA)

Maps and statistics

Lead information for deer hunters

Minnesota Fish and Wildlife

Ammunition

Mourning dove hunt information

Deputy Registrar information

Hunting land locations

Clam Counter Privacy Policy

What to expect from an inspection

Statewide programming

Peatland Resilience Initiative

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Water gardeners

supporting loons

zebra-mussel-pilot-project

wetlands hydrology monitoring

Maintaining and restoring natural shorelines

2024 Shoreland Floodplain Education Training

Loon Habitat

Loon Friendly

Goldfish

The Benefits of Prairie

Scientific Research

Natural Heritage Review

wetlands status and trends monitoring

Invasive Species Permits

Rare Species Guide - Range maps

Rare Species Guide - Additional resources

Rare Species Guide

Minnesota Water Statutes and Rules

Watercraft Inspection Internships

About The Rare Species Guide

Mammals in Minnesota

Weasel

Statewide Mussel Survey

Links - Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program

Natural Heritage and Nongame Research

Native Bees of Minnesota

Courtesy Decontamination

Permit to Mine

Living with wildlife - American Crow Damage Management

Native Shoreland Buffer Incentives

Living with wildlife - raccoons

Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program

Native Plant Community Status

Minnesota Pollinator Resources

Living with wildlife - snakes

Terrestrial Invasive Species Educational Resources and Publications

Aquatic Invasive Species Grants - control projects

Insects / Arthropods of Minnesota

Monarch Butterfly

Invasive Species Prevention when working on DNR lands

Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance - grants

Aquatic invasive species grants

Fire Department Training with Infested Waters

Preserved Specimens or Herbarium Specimens of Invasive Species

Transport Invasive Species and Aquatic Plants

Transport Water for Water Quality Sampling

Stream bank maintenance grants - Grants

Grass carp - Invasive aquatic animals

Invasive aquatic animals

Invasive Aquatic Plant Management (IAPM)

Nongame Wildlife Success Stories

Locations of Invasive Species in Minnesota

Stop aquatic hitchhikers!

Ecological and Water Resources Division

Invasive Species Program

How do I report an invasive terrestrial animal?

Terrestrial Invasive pathogens

Terrestrial Invasive Species in Minnesota

Nongame Wildlife - Northwest Region

Nongame Wildlife - Central Region

Clean In Clean Out Training

Northern Watermilfoil

White-nose Syndrome and Minnesota's Bats

Map of Available Sites

Dam Safety Permit

Habitat Management Report

Cooperative Stream Gaging (CSG)

Leafy spurge - Invasive species

School Resources: Young Naturalists

3M PFAS settlement grant program RFP now open

Grants

Minnesota State Parks Reservation System FAQ

Minnesota Loon Restoration Project

Scientific and Natural Area Sanctuaries

3M PFAS Settlement Priority 2 Grant Program

Conservation officer careers

Teaching activities - Natural resources education

Own Your Wake

Record Warmth Jan 28 30 2025

Lake Shetek State Park - Group Center

Clean water field contacts

Northeast Minnesota Snow Feb 1-2 2025

Cannon River State Water Trail

PolyMet NorthMet DNR Permitting

Environmental Review Program: Statewide Contacts - Division of Ecological and Water Resources: Minnesota DNR

Myre Big Island Construction

Off-highway vehicle registrations & fees

Action plans outline strategies to enhance habitats for ducks and pheasants

Snow Depth Map: January 30, 2025

Gateway State Trail

State park road account program - Grants

Volunteer fire assistance grants - Rural fire department assistance - Grants

Budget information

2024 Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener celebrates traditions and inspires new hunters

Minnesota DNR designates Keystone Woods as new wildlife management area

Minnesota DNR grants help children get outside, begin a lifetime of outdoor experiences

Public invited to land celebration Oct. 11

Plant the future: DNR State Forest Nursery is accepting orders for spring 2025 seedlings beginning Oct. 15

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 14

Field reports: What Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 13

Minnesota DNR honors Pipestone Soil and Water Conservation District

CWD confirmed in a wild deer near Wheaton in western Minnesota

Minnesota DNR accepting comments on off-highway vehicle strategic master plans

Minnesota DNR: Enjoy the ice over the holidays, but check it often

Minnesota DNR releases 2024 Forest Health Annual Report

Minnesota DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Dec. 16

Minnesota DNR celebrates major 2024 accomplishments

Open fire restrictions lifted in northeast Minnesota

Minnesota DNR seeks public input on updates to Lake of the Woods Fisheries Management Plan

Join walkers across the country during a First Day Hike at a state park

Give the gift of the outdoors this holiday season

Zebra mussels confirmed in Bass Lake in Wright County

Minnesota DNR urges snowmobile riders to prioritize safety

Minnesota state parks and recreation areas offer winter camping and lodging

Prune oaks now to avoid risk of oak wilt infection

Minnesota DNR invites public comment to shape offerings at new Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area

Zebra mussels confirmed in White Sand Lake in Crow Wing County

Zebra mussels confirmed in Eagle Lake in Sherburne County

Minnesota DNR to fly elk surveys in northwestern Minnesota

Minnesota DNR to discuss management plans for Lake Henry in Le Sueur County

Minnesotans fish free statewide with kids Jan. 18-20

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 29

Father Hennepin State Park to reopen Friday, Nov. 1

Minnesota DNR looking to fill 200 paid summer internships

Minnesota DNR evaluates progress on deer plan

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 7

George H. Crosby Manitou State Park featured on 2025 state park vehicle permit

Support Minnesota’s forests by collecting black spruce and jack pine cones this winter

DNR releases Dodge County groundwater atlas; announces public workshop

Chronic wasting disease reaches endemic stage in 3 southeast Minnesota deer permit areas, DNR adjusts management strategy per CWD response plan

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 13

Jan. 20 is the first 2025 Free Park Day at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas

Minnesota DNR honors Roseau River Watershed District

Report bear den locations in Brainerd, Duluth areas

Minnesota DNR announces annual public land sale

Chronic wasting disease confirmed in wild deer in 2 new Minnesota deer permit areas

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 27

Minnesota DNR retains 2 walleye limit on Mille Lacs Lake for winter season

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 4

3M PFAS settlement grant program RFP coming soon

Preliminary 2024 season report shows higher deer harvest

Minnesota DNR retains 4 walleye limit on Upper Red Lake for winter season

2025 invasive aquatic plant management grant applications open Nov. 18

Minnesota DNR announces public information meeting to discuss Lake Henry in Le Sueur County

DNR temporarily closing a portion of Chengwatana State Forest due to wildfire

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 21

Minnesota DNR urges safety around cold water

Know before you go for a safe and successful deer hunting season

Zebra mussels confirmed in Clear Lake in Washington County

Zebra mussels confirmed in Potato Lake in Hubbard County

Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental documents for proposed Lower Knowlton Creek Project

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Dec. 2

Public input sought on draft recommendations for a temporary framework to regulate gas resource development

Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental documents for Voyageur Country ATV System phase 2 trail expansion

Minnesota DNR bolsters steelhead population in North Shore streams, Lake Superior

Parents, guardians responsible for kids’ safety around cold water

New bridge benefits northeastern Minnesota’s Baptism River watershed

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 25

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 22

Top tips for fun winter outings to state parks and trails

Minnesota DNR to hold open house on Buffalo River State Park management plan

New eagle pair, nest to be featured on popular Minnesota DNR EagleCam

Free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Friday, Nov. 29

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 18

Zebra mussels confirmed in Long Lake in Todd County

DNR proposes selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the U.S. Forest Service to benefit Minnesota’s public schools

Cook and Lake County Burning Restrictions Begin Friday, Oct. 4

Zebra mussels confirmed in Cedar Lake in Morrison County

Public Lands Day in Minnesota recognizes the importance of stewardship and the abundant contributions of the state’s natural places

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Sept. 30

DNR invites public input for Roseau River WMA master plan update

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac

Buckingham Creek stream restoration nears completion

Wadena County groundwater atlas released

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Sept. 23

Permits still available for Lake Bemidji State Park youth deer hunt Oct. 18-20

Minnesota DNR to hold open house to discuss trail planning for Solana State Forest

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 8

Minnesota DNR to partially draw down Lake Bronson

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Sept. 16

Minnesota DNR webinar to explain Public Waters Inventory update project

Minnesota DNR Enforcement, Forestry staff receive lifesaving awards

Check for invasive species when removing docks, equipment for seasonal storage

Minnesota DNR invites public comment on Carlos Avery WMA master plan update

Zebra mussels confirmed in Ann Lake in Sherburne County

Northeast Minnesota elk restoration planning underway

Cost-share for Woodland Owners

How Lake Ice Melts

Lower Knowlton Creek Munger Trail Culvert Replacement

Contract solicitations

People with disabilities

Veterans

Parks and trails specialists

Claims for damages or injuries

Nursery sales 2024 summary

2024 Growing Tomorrow’s Tree Care Professionals Grants

2024 Centering Communities in Canopy Solutions Grants

Assess your home’s wildfire risk

Top Five Weather Events of 2021 in Minnesota

Shooting range grants

Habitat evaluation - Shallow Lakes Program

Two Harbors Protected Access

Silver Bay Marina, Protected Access

Wildlife lake designation process - Shallow Lakes Program

Rare Species Guide : A-Z List

Taconite Harbor: Small Craft Harbor

Perch Lake Habitat Restoration Project

Jumping worms: Frequently asked questions about proposed rule change

Tofte Access

Tagged Fish Reporting - Success

Interstate Island Avian Habitat Restoration Project

Trail Ambassador Events - Login Required

july 2021

Maps Produced May 3, 2022

StreamFinder

Twin Points Protected Access

Wildlife Research Publications

Employment eligibility

Nelson Slough Improvement Project

Wildlife Conservation & Restoration Program

Snow Depth Map: March 31, 2022

Species Protection Status

Methods - Metro area ecological assessment - Regionally significant ecological areas assessment

Amphibian and Reptile Diseases

Fishes of Minnesota - Metadata

RGMA GPS - GPX

Metro area ecological assessment - Regionally significant ecological areas assessment

Regionally significant natural resource areas (map) - Regionally significant ecological areas assessment

Regionally significant ecological areas

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Compass Help

Ecological principles & land cover characteristics - Regionally significant ecological areas assessment

Closed state forests - OHV regulations

MPARS Frequently Asked Questions

Become an Education & Safety training instructor

Apprentice hunter validation

Shooting ranges

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Minerals

Shooting ranges terms

MnTOPO - Elevation Viewer

Regulations

Nature Viewing

Maps

Limited state forests - OHV regulations

Ice safety: Vehicle submersion

Historical Airphoto Information

Managed state forests - ohv regulations

Links - Prescribed burn

Snowmobile regulations

Tornadoes in Northwest Minnesota: July 16, 2008

State parks and trails planning portal

Native woodland stewardship - Tree Planting and Care

Is your tree a big tree? - Minnesota's native big tree registry

Landview help

Walk-In Access: County Detail

LakeFinder Mobile - FAQ

Community Guidelines

A-Z list of topics

Invasive carp video resources

Suggesting a Change to a Natural Resources Rule

Ice safety: Traveling on ice

Trout stream management

Direct seeding of native hardwood trees

Natural Resources Annual Reports archive

Budget plan by program - Expenditures

Completed Master Plans and Management Plans - Division of Parks and Trails

Gilbert site planning - Iron Range off-highway vehicle recreation area

Minnesota River Valley Recreation and Conservation Master Plan FAQ

1854 Treaty

Con-Con lands questions & answers

Consolidated Conservation Lands

Commissioner identifies 63 miles of potential ATV trails - Con-Con lands

Sportshows and Fairs

Scientific and Natural Area - Species List

Lake Service Provider Pilot Study

Is my business a lake service provider?

Decontamination Training for Lake Service Provider Businesses

General Data & Software License Agreement

Legacy Pass-Through Grants Administered by DNR

Site tools

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Social Media Community Terms of Use

Rocks & minerals: Nature Snapshots

Find an SNA by Map

Lake Service Provider Pilot Study

Interactive Snowmobile Trails - Map Help

Landowner information

Lake mapping in Minnesota

Fisheries Lake Surveys

Making sense of stocking reports

LakeFinder - Lake Search

Lake not found - Lake Finder

Lake Finder help

Energy conservation planting strategies - Tree care