Christopher M. Blankenship is the Commissioner of Conservation. Governor Kay Ivey appointed him in August 2017.
Charlanna Skaggs is the Deputy Commissioner of Conservation. Governor Kay Ivey appointed her in August 2025.
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is an executive and administrative department of the State of Alabama created by statute. The Commissioner, appointed by the Governor as a member of the Cabinet, advises the Governor and Legislature on the management of freshwater fish, wildlife, marine resources, state lands, state parks, and other natural resources.
The Department has four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries.
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Conservation Advisory Board
The Conservation Advisory Board, created by statute, is composed of 10 members appointed by the Governor for alternating terms of six years, and three ex-officio members in the persons of the Governor, the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, and the Director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. The Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources serves as the ex-officio secretary of the board.
The Advisory Board assists in formulating policies for the Department of Conservation examines all rules and regulations and makes recommendations for their change or amendment. By a two-thirds vote of the members present and with the Governor’s approval, the board can amend, make any changes, repeal or create and promulgate additional rules and regulations. The Board also assists in publicizing the Department’s programs and activities.
Christopher M. Blankenship, Commissioner
(334) 242-3486
Charlanna Skaggs, Deputy Commissioner
(334) 242-3486
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
64 N. Union Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36130