The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) develops and implements wildlife, fish, and forestry improvement activities and regulates hunting, fishing, and gathering on the Reservation. It also preserves cultural knowledge and practices as natural resources and provides many other services, including conservation enforcement, environmental protection, natural resource permits, historical preservation, and tribal enrollment.
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DNR Main Line
320-532-7439
Commissioner of Natural Resources:
Kelly Applegate
763-221-0320
Kelly.applegate@millelacsband.com
Executive Director of Natural Resources
Susan Klapel
320-362-1858
susan.klapel@millelacsband.com
Office Manager
Alyssa Welsh
320-532-4772
alyssa.welsh@millelacsband.com
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Surplus Vehicles
Department of Natural Resources has two (2) surplus trucks. The Department is accepting sealed bids on these vehicles from interested Mille Lacs Band members. Vehicles are to be sold as is; and must be transported by the purchaser from their current location no later than one week after the successful bidder or bidders have been notified; and the payment has been made to the Mille Lacs Band Department of Natural Resources. The vehicles:
2012 Chevy Silverado (DNR ENV) – Has 196,704 miles. Plow lights are broken, fuse box may need to be replaced, no right taillight. This vehicle is located at the DNR Main Building located at 17238 Noopiming Drive.
MINIMUM BID: $500.00.
2012 Chevrolet Silverado (DNR 002) – Has 169,905 miles. 4-wheel drive does not work, may have a head gasket leak. This vehicle is located at the DNR Main Building located at 17238 Noopiming Drive.
Bid Date:
Sealed bids will be accepted by the Department of Natural Resources until 3:00 PM on August 20, 2024 by Mille Lacs Band Departments.
Place to File:
Attn: Alyssa Welsh (Sealed Bid)
Department of Natural Resources
43408 Oodena Dr.
Onamia, MN 56359
Bidding Notes:
Each bid price should be clearly written; and the bid must be signed. Also, the bidder’s name should be clearly written on the bid along with accurate contact information. If you are bidding on multiple vehicles, please submit a separate sealed bid for each.
Questions regarding these vehicles should be addressed to Andrew Boyd, Director of Operations. For questions on the bid process, you may contact Alyssa Welsh at (320) 532-4772 or via email: Alyssa.Welsh@MilleLacsBand.com.
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To be responsible for the protection, dissemination, maintenance, preservation and implementation of traditional knowledge and language from the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. The Cultural Resources Division is responsible to create and implement the vision and strategy for Traditional Knowledge Revitalization that will enable efficient execution of learning for all of the members of the Band with a special emphasis on band member development while fostering a culture of servant leadership. Design, develop and implement a centralized and local learning opportunities and consistent content for all members and employees with a blended learning approach.
Cultural Resources Director
Todd Moilanen
320-515-1903
todd.moilanen@millelacsband.com
To enroll eligible individuals into Mille Lacs Band and to maintain enrollment documentation. The Enrollment department is responsible for verifying the enrollment status of all band members and their descendent children.
Tribal Enrollments | Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Enrollments Manager
Jana Sam
320-532-7443
jana.sam@millelacsband.com
Environmental Programs operates, administers, and coordinates activities associated with the Environmental Protection Agency and Band-funded programs. In addition, inspections of NPDES (stormwater) and Underground Storage Tanks are conducted to ensure environmental resource protection. Environmental Programs includes an air program, ground/surface water program, a water quality lab, and a Brownfield Response Program.
Director of Environmental Programs
Perry Bunting
320-630-2439
perry.bunting@millelacsband.com
Land Management services are provided to Band members who have questions about land leases, purchases, probate, or other real estate activities.
Director of Land Management
Brandi Sam
320-364-3969
brandi.sam@millelacsband.com
The Resource Management Program includes operations and administration of fisheries, licensing, forestry, land maintenance, wildlife studies, investigations, and research projects.
Wildland/Forestry - To maintain DNR properties, provide access to band members for hunting, fishing and gathering. To protect Mille Lacs Band members and Mille Lacs Band property from wildfires and conduct prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels, aide in the regeneration of native plant species and create high quality wildlife habitat with the use of controlled fire. The department also strives to provide services that assist other cultural activities.
Fisheries – To restore, protect, stock, and maintain fisheries the Mille Lacs Band members use to subsistence harvest. In addition, to provide educational opportunities to youth as well as to protect Treaty Rights, culture, and sovereignty.
Forester
Jacob Horbacz
320-630-5752
Jacob.horbacz@millelacsband.com
Wildlife Biologist
Jordan Williams
320-630-0522
jordan.williams@millelacsband.com
Fisheries Manager
Carl Klimah
320-733-0837
carl.klimah@millelacsband.com
Lead Licensing Agent
LeRoy Day
320-362-1249
Leroy.day@millelacsband.com
This program is to provide and advocate for the protection of Band’s cemeteries, traditional cultural places, and gathering areas within our exterior boundaries of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
The tribal government’s archives department collects and preserves written materials for the Band and makes them available to researchers and other interested people.
THPO
Mike Wilson
320-364-0058
mike.wilson@millelacsband.com
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Landing Declaration Form