We Are DNR

The Department of Natural Resources includes nine divisions and two offices: State Parks; Outdoor Recreation; Oil, Gas and Mining; Forestry, Fire and State Lands; Water Resources; Water Rights; Wildlife Resources;  Utah Geological Survey; Law Enforcement; Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office; and the Office of Energy Development.

The Utah Department of Natural Resources helps ensure the quality of life of Utah residents by managing and protecting the state’s natural resources by:

• Enhancing the certainty and security of Utah’s water

• Improving the health and resilience of our lands, resources, watersheds and wildlife

• Advancing the stewardship of our public lands and natural history

• Elevating outdoor recreation

• Expanding Utah’s energy and minerals portfolio

As one of the state's largest agencies, DNR works closely with many organizations and has a variety of projects and initiatives underway:

Learn more about the Great Salt Lake Commissioner's Officeopens in a new tab

Learn more about Utah's Water Restoration Initiativeopens in a new tab

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