Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Headquarters in Madison
Agency overview
Formed1967
Preceding agencies
  • Wisconsin Board of Fish Commissioners
    (1874–1915)
  • Wisconsin Department of Forestry
    (1903–1915)
  • Wisconsin Conservation Commission
    (1915–1967)
  • Wisconsin Department of Conservation
    (1927–1967)
  • Wisconsin Department of Resource Development
    (1959–1967)
JurisdictionWisconsin
Headquarters101 S. Webster St. Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
43°4′30.612″N 89°22′47.784″W / 43.07517000°N 89.37994000°W / 43.07517000; -89.37994000
Employees2,510.93 (2021)
Annual budget$1,123,846,500 (2021)
Agency executive
  • Vacant, Secretary
Websitednr.wi.gov

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) is a government agency of the U.S. state of Wisconsin charged with conserving and managing Wisconsin's natural resources. The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has the authority to set policy for the WDNR. The WDNR is led by the Secretary, who is appointed by the Governor of Wisconsin. The WDNR develops regulations and guidance in accordance with laws passed by the Wisconsin Legislature. It administers wildlife, fish, forests, endangered resources, air, water, waste, and other issues related to natural resources. The central office of the WDNR is located in downtown Madison, near the state capitol.

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