The department of natural resources shall be:
(1) The official state agency for liaison with the federal bureau of outdoor recreation;
(2) The official state agency to receive and disburse federal funds available to this state for overall outdoor recreation planning and any recreational trails planning or programs;
(3) The official state agency to receive and allocate to the appropriate agency, or political subdivision, federal funds available for outdoor recreation or recreational trails programs; and
(4) Shall provide a forum for consideration of outdoor recreation problems affecting member agencies and as an advisory and planning agency for overall outdoor recreational programs. The department may provide information and advisory services for any political subdivision requesting its services.