DCNR

What DCNR does

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is a Nevada state executive-branch agency headquartered in Carson City, founded in 1957 and currently employing over 900 people across 12 divisions and pillar programs: Environmental Protection, Water Resources, State Parks, Forestry, State Lands, Natural Heritage, Outdoor Recreation, Historic Preservation, Conservation Districts, Sagebrush Ecosystem, Off-Highway Vehicles, and the Conserve Nevada grant program. Its mission is to protect, manage, and enhance Nevada's natural, cultural, and recreational resources, addressing clean air and water, climate change, wildfire, forest health, drought, sustainable outdoor recreation, land management, critical minerals mining oversight, sagebrush habitat, and historic preservation.

DCNR's technical footprint includes the Nevada Trail Finder online platform (launched 2021, expanded in January 2026 with a Trailside Services feature connecting users to nearby outdoor businesses), a statewide lead testing program covering over 750 schools and child care facilities, and long-running ecological monitoring such as the Tahoe Yellow Cress survey (~5,575 plants across 19 beaches annually) and the Nevada Site Stewardship Program (1,539 stewards monitoring 572 cultural sites with 8,575 visits and 2,300 reports over 20 years). The agency also oversees 27 state parks and supports 28 locally elected conservation districts.

As a government entity, DCNR is funded through state legislative appropriations, voter-approved conservation bonds ($217.5M Conserve Nevada program), federal ARPA pass-through grants ($100M NWCII), federal agency partnerships, and transaction-based programs such as the Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plate (which has generated over $14M since inception). It distributes services and capital through direct agency operations, grant programs to local governments, nonprofits, and tribal nations, and a coordinated partnership network spanning California Natural Resources Agency, USDA Forest Service, U.S. EPA, U.S. HUD, regional water authorities, the Washoe Tribe, and the University of Nevada.

Name

DCNR

Legal name

Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Website

https://dcnr.nv.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is a 900+ employee Nevada state agency headquartered in Carson City, operating 12 divisions that protect and manage the state's natural, cultural, and recreational resources through regulatory programs, grants, and partnerships with local governments, tribal nations, and federal agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Government Natural Resource Management

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), Forestry & Public Lands Administration (State/National Forests) (BPAIAMAF), Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG)

Keywords

• State natural resource management
• Conservation program administration
• State parks management
• Water resources regulation
• Environmental protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Carson City, NV

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriations: State legislative appropriations fund core agency operations and programs
2. Grant Programs: DCNR administers multiple grant programs including the Nevada Water Conservation and Infrastructure Initiative ($100 million ARPA funds), Conserve Nevada Program, and various outdoor recreation grants. Funds are distributed to qualifying entities including nonprofits, local governments, and tribal nations.
3. License Plate Program: Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plate sales and renewals generate funding for environmental projects. Plates cost $61 with $30 annual renewal. Program has generated over $14 million since inception.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DCNR is the Nevada state agency responsible for protecting, managing, and enhancing Nevada's natural, cultural, and recreational resources through 12 divisions and pillar programs. The agency delivers environmental protection, water resource management, state parks operations, forestry and wildfire response, historic preservation, sagebrush ecosystem conservation, off-highway vehicle recreation, and outdoor recreation services, alongside grant programs such as Conserve Nevada and the Nevada Water Conservation and Infrastructure Initiative (NWCII).

Product overview

DCNR (Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources) is a state government agency consisting of 12 divisions and programs that protect, manage, and enhance Nevada's natural, cultural, and recreational resources. The agency offers a unified portfolio of regulatory, conservation, and recreation services across multiple divisions including Environmental Protection, Water Resources, State Parks, Forestry, State Lands, Natural Heritage, Outdoor Recreation, Historic Preservation, and specialized programs like the Sagebrush Ecosystem Program, Off-Highway Vehicles Program, and Conserve Nevada Program. The Conserve Nevada Program serves as the statewide grant program supporting conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Nevada Trail Finder provides an online platform for outdoor recreation information. Grant programs including YOGI and NOER support youth outdoor education and recreation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nevada Trail Finder Free online platform providing outdoor recreation information statewide for activities including off-roading, horseback riding, paddling, and mountain biking. Targets Nevada residents and visitors seeking trail and outdoor activity information.
• Conserve Nevada Program Statewide conservation and outdoor recreation grant program supporting projects that protect and enhance natural, cultural, and recreational resources through voter-approved bond funding. Targets nonprofits, local governments, tribal nations, and conservation districts.
• Nevada Water Conservation and Infrastructure Initiative (NWCII) Initiative providing $100 million in grant funding for water conservation, drinking water systems, wastewater, stormwater projects, green infrastructure, cybersecurity of water systems, and water rights retirement programs. Targets local governments, water authorities, nonprofits, and tribal nations.
• Youth Outdoor Growth and Innovation (YOGI) Grant Program Grant program providing funding to expand outdoor education and recreation opportunities for Nevada youth aged 18 and younger. Targets schools, community organizations, and youth-serving nonprofits in Nevada.
• Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation (NOER) Grant Program Grant program supporting outdoor education and recreation opportunities for Nevada youth through camps, lessons, and field trips. Targets schools, community organizations, and youth-serving programs across Nevada.
• Lake Tahoe License Plate Program Specialty license plate program providing $61 initial plates and $30 annual renewals whose proceeds fund Lake Tahoe water quality, forest health, and recreation projects. Targets Nevada vehicle owners supporting Lake Tahoe conservation.

Quantifiable outcome

• $24 billion outdoor recreation industry supporting 75,000+ jobs
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Natural Resources AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBi-state partnership for Lake Tahoe Basin protection. Nevada Director Vinson Guthreau meets regularly with California Secretary Wade Crowfoot to coordinate wildfire resilience, lake clarity preservation, forest health, and outdoor recreation across the shared basin.
• Douglas CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Kahle Complete Street Project and Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP). County collaborates on multi-modal transportation infrastructure and water quality improvements in Lake Tahoe Basin.
• U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner in Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) and Kahle Complete Street Project. Collaborates on forest health, watershed protection, and recreation management.
• U.S. Environmental Protection AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner in Kahle Complete Street Project and Lake Tahoe TMDL Program. Provides funding and regulatory oversight for water quality protection.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal funding partner in Kahle Complete Street Project for Lake Tahoe area infrastructure improvements.
• Nevada Division of Environmental ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-lead agency for Lake Tahoe Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program with California's Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board. Tracks pollution reduction and water clarity metrics.
• Nevada State Historic Preservation OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers Nevada Site Stewardship Program (NSSP) which has trained 1,539 site stewards monitoring 572 cultural sites across Nevada, with 8,575 site visits and 2,300 reports submitted over 20 years.
• Central Nevada Water AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as program grant recipient for NWCII Ground Water Retirement Program. Manages acquisition of water rights through ground water basins.
• Humboldt River Basin Water AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as program grant recipient for NWCII Ground Water Retirement Program. Manages acquisition of water rights in Humboldt River Basin.
• Walker Basin ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as program grant recipient for NWCII Ground Water Retirement Program. Manages water right retirement programs in Walker Basin.
• Southern Nevada Water AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as program grant recipient for NWCII Ground Water Retirement Program. Manages water rights acquisition in southern Nevada.
• Nevada Division of Natural HeritagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with state, federal, tribal, and local agencies on Tahoe Yellow Cress conservation surveys. Surveys approximately 5,575 individual plants across 19 occupied beaches annually.
• USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Tahoe Yellow Cress conservation and Lake Tahoe clarity programs. Part of broader bi-state conservation effort.
• Washoe Tribe of Nevada & CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal partner in Tahoe Yellow Cress Conservation Strategy and broader natural heritage protection efforts.
• University Center for Economic DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in conducting economic impact analysis for Nevada outdoor recreation sector.
• Nevada Department of WildlifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Cave Creek Reservoir management and outdoor recreation programs statewide.
• Nevada Division of State ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Nevada HAB Task Force addressing harmful algal blooms statewide. Provides educational outreach and monitoring support.
• Nevada Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Nevada HAB Task Force addressing harmful algal blooms through coordinated monitoring and community outreach.
• National Forest FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Lam Watah Boardwalk Project and Tahoe Meadows Boardwalk restoration through Lake Tahoe License Plate funding.
• Tahoe Resource Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Bourne Meadows Basin Biochar Effectiveness Project to reduce stormwater pollution in Lake Tahoe Basin.
• Keep Tahoe BluecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Tahoe AIS Defense Team and Eyes on the Lake Golden Mussel Prevention program expanding aquatic invasive species outreach.
• University of Nevada, RenocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Chipmunk Genetic Analysis project with Nevada Department of Wildlife to study species distribution and habitat use.
• Tahoe Regional Planning AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Tahoe in Depth publication and Lake Tahoe Recreation Threshold Update. Coordinates regional planning efforts.
• Nevada Department of WildlifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of over $7.5 million in Conserve Nevada funding for wildlife habitat and facilities improvements.
• Clark CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Springs Preserve OriGen Museum investment ($19M) and Wetlands Park trail development in southern Nevada.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries12 records

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