The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recruiting new members to serve on several key advisory groups related to natural resource management. The DNR has a long and proud tradition of working closely with advisory groups as we manage natural resources across Minnesota. With their diverse membership, advisory group members share a wide range of important perspectives and experiences with DNR.

Because no single group can effectively and credibly address the full scope of DNR’s resource management responsibilities, we rely on several different advisory groups, each of which allows members to focus on particular aspects of our work to help shape thoughtful, balanced, and community-informed decisions. We’re currently seeking new members to join several key advisory groups and continue this legacy of collaboration.

The advisory groups for which DNR is seeking applicants include:

• Catfish Fisheries Work Group

• Esocid (i.e., northern pike and muskie) Fisheries Work Group

• Panfish Fisheries Work Group

• Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee

• Lake of the Woods Fisheries Input Group

• Natural Heritage Advisory Committee

• Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee

• Recruit, Retain, Reactivate Advisory Council

• Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee

“Public input is essential to ensuring DNR’s work reflects the experiences, needs, and aspirations of the people we serve,” said DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen. “In alignment with our mission to work with Minnesotans, I encourage anyone who is passionate about the outdoors and wants to make a difference to consider one of the advisory committees that helps shape DNR decisions.”

Those interested in serving on any of the following advisory groups can learn more about deadlines and how to apply on the DNR website.