Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
The Commission is made up of fifteen members. Nine members are appointed by the Governor for staggered terms of nine years each. In addition, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate appoints three members and the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoints three members. The Commission provides general direction to ANHC professional staff, acts on staff proposals for acquiring and dedicating natural areas, establishes rules and regulations, and adopts and amends management plans for individual natural areas.
Governor Appointees
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Curtis Adams Jr.
Fort Smith, AR
Secretary
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Manuel Barnes
Bentonville, AR
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Robert Bevis
Scott, AR
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Lucien Gillham
Sherwood, AR
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Mark Karnes
Arkadelphia, AR
Chairman
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Sally McLarty
Newport, AR
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Neill Sloan
Lake Village, AR
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Doug Swann
Little Rock, AR
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Wade Williams
Fayetteville, AR
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President Pro Tempore of the Senate Appointees
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Anne Cornwell
Little Rock, AR
Vice-Chairman
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Robin Lockhart
Little Rock, AR
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Gerry Soltz
Morrilton, AR |
Speaker of the House of Representatives Appointees
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Vacant
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Vacant
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Vacant |