1. Natural Resources Working For Wildlife Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division

2. Natural Resources: What are they? Natural resources are naturally occurring materials such as air, soil, water, wildlife and plants that are produced through the earth’s natural processes. These resources can be either renewable or non-renewable.

3. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for conserving, managing, and protecting these natural resources.

4. DNR Divisions and Programs The various Divisions and Programs within DNR are responsible for the diverse natural resources of our state.

5. Board of Natural Resources Governor DNR Board DNR Oversees General Assembly Appoints Empowers

6. Coastal Resources Division Marine Fisheries Coastal Marshlands Sand-Sharing System

7. Environmental Protection Division Clean Air Clean Water Healthy Lives Productive Land

8. State Parks and Historic Sites Division State Parks Historic Sites Scenic Trails Outdoor Recreation Etowah Mounds Historic Site Fort Yargo State Park Jarrell Plantation Historic Site High Falls State Park Cloudland Canyon State Park

9. Pollution Prevention Assistance Division Reduce pollution at the source Promote pollution prevention ethic

10. Historic Preservation Division Historic and archaeological resources Identify Protect Preserve

11. Wildlife Resources Division Wildlife Freshwater Fisheries Protected/ Endangered Wildlife & Plants Hunter Safety Regulating Wild Animals Boating Safety

12. What Does WRD do? Conservation Management Protection Enforcement Education

13. WRD Sections Fisheries Management Game Management Law Enforcement Nongame Wildlife and Natural Heritage

14. Fisheries Management

15. Game Management

16. Law Enforcement

17. Nongame Wildlife and Natural Heritage

18. Hunting and Fishing

19. Who owns Wildlife? We all do! WRD manages wildlife on the behalf of all the citizens of Georgia. Remember: Keep Wildlife Wild!

20. The Importance of Land Wildlife Management Areas Public Fishing Areas Natural Areas State Parks/Historic Sites Federal Lands

21. Wildlife Management Areas Managed by Game Management Section More than 90 WMAs Over one million acres Managed for: Wildlife Enhancement Hunting Fishing Bird Watching Hiking Camping Wildlife Education

22. Public Fishing Areas Perfect Family Areas Managed for Quality Fishing Variety of Amenities

23. Natural Areas Rare species and natural communities Natural species habitat diversity Public uses include: Hunting Fishing Hiking Boating Wildlife observation

24. Other Lands WRD also cooperates with: State Parks Historic Sites National Forests National Wildlife Refuges And others!

25. Who Pays for Wildlife and Fisheries Management?

26. Working for Wildlife: What Can I Do? Buy a hunting or fishing license Buy a Wildlife License Plate Give to the Tax Check-off Volunteer Join a Conservation Organization that supports sound wildlife management

27. Want to Know More About Wildlife in Georgia? For more information, visit the Wildlife Resources Division Web Site at: www.georgiawildlife.comwww.georgiawildlife.com