Louisiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources
| Louisiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $139,734 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $233,561,989 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Authority: | Louisiana Revised Statutes 36:351 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder(s) | |
Louisiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources
Dustin Davidson | |
| Other Louisiana Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Superintendent of Education • Agriculture Commissioner • Insurance Commissioner • Natural Resources Commissioner • Labor Commissioner • Public Service Commission | |
The Louisiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources is a state executive position in the Louisiana state government. Appointed by the governor, the department was created in 1976 and also includes the Office of Coastal Management, the Office of Conservation and the Office of Mineral Resources.[1]
The secretary heads the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources, whose mission is "to preserve and enhance the nonrenewable natural resources of the state, consisting of land, water, oil, gas, and other minerals, through conservation, regulation, management, and development to ensure that the state of Louisiana realizes appropriate economic benefit from its asset base."[1]
Current officeholder
The current Louisiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources is Dustin Davidson (nonpartisan). Davidson assumed office in 2025.
Authority
The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources was created in 1976 by R.S. 36:351.[1]
Qualifications
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Appointments
The secretary of energy and natural resources is appointed by the governor.[2]
Vacancies
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Duties
The main duties of the office are set out in its mission statement:
| “ | "The mission of the Department of Natural Resources is to ensure and promote sustainable and responsible use of the natural resources of our state so that they are available for the enjoyment and benefit of our citizens now and in the future."[3] | ” |
| —Louisiana Department of Natural Resources[1] | ||
Divisions
- See Energy policy in Louisiana for information on the state's energy portfolio and goals.
- Updated January 19, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources is organized into these main divisions:[4]
- Office of Coastal Management
- Office of Conservation
- Office of Management and Finance
- Office of Mineral Resources
Office of Coastal Management
- The Office of Coastal Management is responsible for the maintenance and protection of the state's coastal wetlands.
| Contact Office of Coastal Management | |
|---|---|
| Keith Lovell, Assistant Secretary Phone: (225) 342-7591 | |
Office of Conservation
- The Office of Conservation has primary statutory responsibility for regulation and conservation of oil, gas, lignite, and other natural resources.
| Contact the Office of Conservation | |
|---|---|
| Richard P. Ieyoub, Commissioner Phone: (225) 342-5540 Physical Address: Mailing Address: | |
Office of Management and Finance
- The Office of Management and Finance is responsible for the timely and cost-effective administration of accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, information technology, management, and program analysis, personnel management, and grants management to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
Office of Mineral Resources
- The Office of Mineral Resources manages the state's mineral assets and advises the State Mineral and Energy Board. It is headed by the Assistant Secretary, who also serves as the Secretary of the State Mineral and Energy Board.
| Contact the Office of Mineral Resources | |
|---|---|
| Department Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2827 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-2827 | |
State budget
- See also: Louisiana state budget and finances
The office of the secretary of natural resources' budget for fiscal year 2025 was $233,561,989.[5]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2023
In 2023, the officer's salary was $139,734, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $134,378, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2021
In 2021, the secretary received a salary of $134,378, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2020
In 2020, the secretary received a salary of $129,210, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2019
In 2019, the secretary received a salary of $129,210, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2018
In 2018, the secretary received a salary of $129,210, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2017
In 2017, the secretary received a salary of $129,210, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2016
In 2016, the secretary received a salary of $129,210, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2015
In 2015, the secretary received a salary of $129,210, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2014
In 2014, the secretary earned a salary of $129,210, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2013
In 2013, the secretary earned a salary of $129,210.[16]
2010
In 2010, the secretary was paid an estimated $129,210, according to the Council of State Governments.[17]
Historical officeholders
| List of officeholders from 1977-present[18] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Name | Tenure | |||
| 1 | William C. Huls | 1977-1980 | |||
| 2 | Frank A. Ashby | 1980-1982 | |||
| 3 | Frank P. Simoneaux | 1982-1984 | |||
| 4 | William C. Huls | 1984-1984 | |||
| 5 | B. Jim Porter | 1984-1988 | |||
| 6 | Dr. Raymond Stephens, Jr. | 1988-1990 | |||
| 7 | Ronald J. Gomez | 1990-1991 | |||
| 8 | Martha Swan | 1991-1992 | |||
| 9 | Jack McClanahan | 1992-1992 | |||
| 10 | John F. Ales | 1992-1994 | |||
| 11 | Jack McClanahan | 1994-1996 | |||
| 12 | Jack C. Caldwell | 1996-2004 | |||
| 13 | Scott Angelle | 2004-2010 | |||
| 14 | Robert D. Harper | 2010-2010 | |||
| 15 | Scott Angelle | 2010-2012 | |||
| 16 | Stephen Chustz | 2012-2016 | |||
| 17 | Thomas Harris | 2016-2024 | |||
| 18 | Tyler Gray | 2024-2025 | |||
| 19 | Dustin Davidson | 2025-present | |||
Contact information
Office of the Secretary
Phone: (225) 342-2710
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Department of Natural Resources, "About the Agency," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ [senate.legis.state.la.us/documents/constitution/ Louisiana State Senate, "Constitution of Louisiana," accessed January 19, 2021]
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, "About the agency," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Louisiana House of Representatives, "FY 2025 State Budget Tracker," accessed January 17, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 15, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials:Annual Salaries," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Department of Natural Resources, Photo Gallery of DNR Secretaries, accessed January 19, 2021
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