Are natural resources at risk?; A Star Tribune analysis of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources law enforcement records shows a dramatic decline in the number of citations issued by DNR conservation officers.(NEWS)

From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: March 27, 1997| Author: Anderson, Dennis | Copyright information

Though charged with enforcing significantly more fish, wildlife, recreation and environmental laws than ever before, Department of Natural Resources conservation officers since 1991 have issued a declining number of citations to Minnesota outdoor enthusiasts.

From 1991 to 1994 - the last year for which complete data is available - total citations fell 28.2 percent.

Low morale, limits on miles officers can drive their patrol vehicles, a rift between field offic...

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