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Mississippi Executive Director of Environmental Quality
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The Executive Director oversees the Department of Environmental Quality, which was created in 1989 to replace the Department of Natural Resources.[1] The department is charged with protecting the environment, administering most U.S. EPA programs, monitors, models, and regulates water use and functions as the state geological survey.[2]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Trudy Fisher. She was appointed by Gov. Haley Barbour in 2007.
Appointments
The Mississippi Executive Director of Environmental Quality is appointed by the governor.
Compensation
In 2010, the Mississippi Executive Director of Environmental Quality was paid an estimated $120,386 according to the Council of State Governments.[3]
Contact information
Department Address
Post Office Box 2261
Jackson, MS 39225
Phone: 601-961-5171
Toll Free: 888-786-0661
Fax: 601-961-5794
See also
External links
References
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