The Department for Natural Resources (DNR) is part of the Energy and Environment Cabinet. The department is home to the divisions of Conservation, Forestry, Oil & Gas, Mine Permits, Abandoned Mine Lands, Mine Safety, Mine Reclamation & Enforcement, and the Office of the Kentucky Reclamation Guaranty Fund. These divisions provide technical assistance, education and funding to help landowners, institutions, industries, and communities in conserving and sustaining Kentucky's natural resources. In addition, the department inspects timber harvests and mining operations to ensure the protection of our citizens, our environment and our workers.
The Commissioner's Office
Gordon R. Slone, Commissioner Bio Gordon R. Slone.docx
VACANT, Deputy Commissioner
Michael Mullins, Environmental Scientist Consultant
Jennifer Turner, Executive Staff Advisor
JD Sparks, Special Assistant
The Divisions
Bob Scott, Director, Division of Abandonded Mine Lands Bio Robert F Scott.docx
Paulette Akers, Director, Division of Conservation Bio Paulette Akers.doc
James Wright, Director, Division of Forestry Bio James Wright.docx
Jeff Baird, Director, Division of Mine Permits Bio Jeff Baird.docx
Courtney Skaggs, Director, Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement Bio Courtney Skaggs.docx
VACANT, Director, Division of Mine Safety
Dennis Hatfield, Director, Division of Oil and Gas Bio Dennis Hatfield.docx
News Releases and Notices