Tag Archives: Board of Natural Resources

DNR board confirms Turner as EPD chief

By Tom Crawford | Published: December 7, 2011

The board of natural resources approves Gov. Nathan Deal’s nomination of lawyer/lobbyist Jud Turner as director of the Environmental Protection Division . . .

DNR board approves water transfer rules

By Tom Crawford | Published: January 26, 2011

Natural resources board adopts interbasin transfer rules, but environmentalists complain there’s a loophole in the rules that could lead to bad decisions on water permits . . .

Tags: Board of Natural Resources , EPD , interbasin transfers , Ross Tolleson

On his way out the door, Perdue exacts some vengeance

By Tom Crawford | Published: December 31, 2010

Shortly before he leaves office, Perdue replaces three members of state commissions who went against his wishes on major issues . . .

Tags: Board of Natural Resources , Board of Regents , georgia tech , Jenny Lynn Bradley , Jim Bishop , Oaky Woods , Sonny Perdue , Tom Wheeler

Oaky Woods property sale moves forward

By Tom Crawford | Published: December 7, 2010

The controversial proposal for the state to buy part of the Oaky Woods wildlife preserve moves toward a final vote by the state Board of Natural Resources . . .

Tags: Board of Natural Resources , corruption allegations , Dwight Davis , Oaky Woods acquisition , Ray Boyd , Sonny Perdue , Tom Wheeler