A vision for conservation and outdoor recreation in Minnesota

In Minnesota we go to outdoor spaces to relax, to adventure, to continue traditions, and to try something new. Nature provides water to drink, food to eat, places to live and thrive – for people and for all other creatures.

While Minnesotans have demonstrated support for the environment and outdoors, Minnesota’s current natural resources funding system can’t sustainably support the conservation efforts, natural resource management, and outdoor recreation opportunities we value for the future.

We need your help identifying funding solutions to achieve the future vision. In this future:  

• Minnesotans share in the “business case” and the “social case” for conservation and outdoor recreation investment, understanding what we gain or lose through investment choices, and apply this perspective in decision making
• DNR and partners have sufficient funding to address natural resource issues, particularly the critical, emergent issues that will most impact Minnesota in coming years
• Funding is predictable, stable, and flexible enough to meet its intended purposes for conservation and outdoor recreation management

What thoughts or feedback do you have on this piece of the vision? What solutions might move us forward towards achieving this future?