Section 44.37.020 - Duties of department with respect to natural resources(a) The Department of Natural Resources shall administer the state program for the conservation and development of natural resources, including forests, parks, and recreational areas, land, water, agriculture, soil conservation, and minerals including petroleum and natural gas, but excluding commercial fisheries, sport fish, game, and fur-bearing animals in their natural state.(b) The Department of Natural Resources shall administer and maintain a recording system established under the laws of this state.(c) The Department of Natural Resources in coordination with the Department of Environmental Conservation may take actions necessary to administer and enforce any dredge and fill permitting program allowed under 33 U.S.C. 1344 (sec. 404, Clean Water Act), including the adoption of regulations under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).(d) The Department of Natural Resources shall provide reasonable assistance to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority under AS 44.88.850(c).Amended by SLA 2024, ch. 23,sec. 54, eff. 10/29/2024.Amended by SLA 2013, ch. 12,sec. 2, eff. 5/22/2013.