Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources
Department overview
Formed1887
HeadquartersConstitution Hall
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, Michigan
48909
Employees1,400 Permanent
1,600 seasonal
Annual budget$307.4 million (2010)[1]
Department executive
  • Scott Bowen, Director
Child agencies
Websitemichigan.gov/dnr

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the agency of the state of Michigan founded in 1921, charged with maintaining natural resources such as state parks, state forests, and recreation areas. It is governed by a director appointed by the Governor and accepted by the Natural Resources Commission. Since 2023, the Director is Scott Bowen. The DNR has about 1,400 permanent employees, and over 1,600 seasonal employees.

  1. ^ "The 2010 Michigan State Budget" (PDF). michigan.gov.