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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. 11-2-101 and 102.

The statute authorizing this board expires: June 30, 2016

Member Date of Expiration
Charles Scarborough 10-31-2013
Pete Claussen, Chair 10-31-2013
Robert Martineau, TDEC Commissioner Ex Officio
Ron Braam, Secretary
 10-31-2012
Tom Callery 10-31-2011
Martha Cooper 10-31-2011
Aaron Ellison 10-31-2011
Kim Hawkins 10-31-2012
Sarah Haynes 10-31-2013
Mary H. Johnson 10-31-2012
Bob Keast 10-31-2012
William E. (Will) Martin 10-31-2012
Dr. Chris T. Moore
 10-31-2012
Wimp Shoopman, Vice-Chair 10-31-2012
William (Bill) Taylor 10-31-2013
David A. Turner 10-31-2011