Colorado Department of Natural Resources

The strategic plan for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) focuses on developing, preserving, and enhancing the state's natural resources amidst challenges like population growth, habitat loss, and climate change. Key priorities include advancing biodiversity by protecting native species and ecosystems, balancing conservation with recreational demands, facilitating the energy transition while mitigating environmental and fiscal impacts, enhancing tribal engagement through cooperative partnerships, and strengthening climate resilience to address climate-related disasters.