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the resources for social and economic purposes. The DNR works to balance developmentneeds with the need to protect natural resource values; preserve unique, threatened, andendangered resources; preserve unique cultural, historical, and archaeological resources;improve and restore degraded environments, and mitigate environmental losses; andintegrate all natural resource concerns and perspectives in decision-making processes.Resources are managed for a sustainable quality of life by balancing human needs andnatural systems to ensure the needs of present generations are met without compromisingthe ability of future generations to meet their needs; and maintaining the integrity ofnatural systems to ensure a productive and healthy living environment. The DNR staffworks in partnership with constituents to manage the state's ecosystems. Maintaining asustainable quality of life is a shared responsibility of all citizens, as well as public andprivate organizations. Minnesota's natural resources include about 16.65 million acres offorest land; 11,842 lakes of 10 acres or larger; tens of thousands of miles of rivers;diverse game animals; prized game fish; rare plant and animal species; rich mineraldeposits; more than 65 state parks and three state recreation areas; and hundreds of areasfor camping, hiking, snowmobiling, and other outdoor recreation.Keywords: environmental protection, resource managementMinnesota Office of Environmental Assistancehttp://www.moea.state.mn.us/berc/index.cfmCase on cost cutting: Preventing waste and pollution before they are generated makesmore than economic sense -recycling and environmental purchasing can boost employeemorale, improve worker safety, and reduce liability.Keywords: environmental protection, resource management, waste and pollution,recyclingMinnesota Pollution Control Agencyhttp://www.pca.state.mn.usNationwide case studies about pollution control are provided.Keywords: environmental protection, resource management, waste and pollutionModel Programs: The National Center for Public Productivityhttp://www.andromeda.rutgers.edu/~ncpp/bestpractices/index.htmThe National Center for Public Productivity of Rutgers University – Newark campus, is30