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Founded in 1931, the MN Department of Natural Resources operates fish and wildlife, forestry and ecological resources divisions. It offers a range of recreational activities, including biking, boating, fishing, hunting and horse riding. The department operates a forestry division that works for improving the health and productivity of private and public forestlands. The MN Department of Natural Resources lands and minerals division manages mineral exploration and mine development projects for state-owned and tax-fortified lands. It also protects and regulates state's wildlife resources. The department enforces natural resource laws for hunting, sport fishing and trapping activities. In addition, the MN Department of Natural Resources operates a management system of recreational trails and public water access.

Located in St Paul, Minn., the Natural Resources Conservation Service is an agency operated by the United States Department of Agriculture. It plans and implements projects to conserve, maintain, improve and protect natural resources. The agency also offers a voluntary conservation program for farmers and ranchers. It provides financial and technical assistance to implement structural and management conservation practices on agricultural land. The agency also offers wetlands reserve, emergency watershed protection and grazing lands conservation initiative programs. It provides information related to budgeting and cost accounting, as well as business planning. The agency collects, analyzes and provides natural resources-related data. It also develops and distributes a range of technological solutions related to resource assessment and conservation system installation and evaluation. The agency provides training on topics related to work force analysis and the management and planning for the conservation of natural assets.