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Conservation Commission

Mission Statement: The Conservation Commission’s mission is to serve as an avenue to promote the protection and preservation of Tennessee’s natural and cultural resources through guidance, direction and communication between local communities and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Board Characteristics: Fifteen members appointed by the Governor for terms of three years. The Commissioner of Environment and Conservation shall be an ex officio member.

Commissioned under T.C.A. 11-2-11 and 102

The statute authorizing this board expires: June 30, 2011

Member Date of Expiration Representation
Charles Scarborough, Chair 10-31-2010 East Tennessee
Pete Claussen, Vice-Chair 10-31-2010 East Tennessee
Michelle Haynes, Secretary 10-31-2010 Middle Tennessee
Jim Fyke, Commissioner Ex Officio Dept. of Environment and Conservation
Ron Braam
 10-31-2009 East Tennessee
Tom Callery 10-31-2011 West Tennessee
Martha Cooper 10-31-2011 Middle Tennessee
Aaron Ellison 10-31-2011 West Tennessee
Kim Hawkins 10-31-2009 Middle Tennessee
Mary H. Johnson 10-31-2009 East Tennessee
Bob Keast 10-31-2009 West Tennessee
William E. (Will) Martin 10-31-2009 Middle Tennessee
Dr. Chris T. Moore
 10-31-2009 East Tennessee
Wimp Shoopman 10-31-2009 East Tennessee
Bill Taylor 10-31-2010 West Tennessee
David A. Turner 10-31-2011 West Tennessee