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Iowa Director of Natural Resources

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Iowa Director of Natural Resources

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General information
Office Type:  Non-partisan
Office website:  Official Link
Term limits:  None
Structure
Length of term:   Serves at the governor's pleasure
Selection Method:  Appointed by the governor
Current Officeholder

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Name:  Chuck Gipp
Assumed office:  May 31, 2012
Compensation:  $128,890
Other Iowa Executive Offices
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The Iowa Director of Natural Resources is a state executive position in the Iowa state government. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for conserving and enhancing Iowa’s natural resources.[1]

Current officeholder

The current officeholder is Chuck Gipp.[2]

Authority

Note: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches the constitutional or statutory text that authorizes the creation of a state executive office. That information for the Iowa Director of Natural Resources has not yet been added. After extensive research we were unable to identify any relevant information on state official websites. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this place, please email us.

Duties

The mission statement of the department is as follows: "To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life for Iowans and ensure a legacy for future generations."[3]

Compensation

See also: Compensation of state executive officers

2012

In 2012, the director of natural resources was paid an estimated $128,890. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.

Contact information

Central Office:
Wallace State Office Building
502 E. 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034

Phone: (515)281-5918
TTY - Use Relay Iowa: (800) 735-2942
For assistance in Spanish: (515) 281-4308
Emergency Response: (515) 281-8694 (24 Hour number only for environmental spills)
TIP (Turn In Poachers): (800) 532-2020 (Only for reporting crimes )

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