The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is an administrative agency of the U.S. state of Georgia. The agency has statewide responsibilities for managing and conserving Georgia’s natural, cultural, and historical resources, and is divided into six divisions:
- Coastal Resources
- Environmental Protection
- Historic Preservation
- Sustainability (formerly Pollution Prevention Assistance)
- Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites
- Wildlife Resources
DNR is headed by a commissioner, currently Mark Williams. The department's Board of Natural Resources is composed of 18 citizens who oversee rule-making for the agency. Members are appointed by the Governor and approved by the State Senate.
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