12-2-3. Departmental purposes.

It shall be the objectives of the department:

To have the powers, duties, and authority formerly vested in the Division of Conservation and the commissioner of conservation;#

By means of investigation, recommendation, and print or electronic publication, to aid:#

1. (A)

   In the promotion of the conservation and development of the natural resources of the state;#

2. (B)

   In promoting a more profitable use of lands and waters;#

3. (C)

   In promoting the development of commerce and industry; and#

4. (D)

   In coordinating existing scientific investigations with any related work of other agencies for the purpose of formulating and promoting sound policies of conservation and development;#

To collect and classify the facts derived from such investigations and from the work of other agencies of the state as a source of information accessible to the citizens of the state and to the public generally, which facts set forth the natural, economic, industrial, and commercial advantages of the state; and#

To establish and maintain perfect cooperation with any and every agency of the federal government interested in or dealing with the subject matter of the department.#