LANSING, MICH – MUCC today congratulated Becky Humphries on being named Director of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE). Humphries will take the helm of the new Department on January 17, the date when it officially takes effect under Governor Granholm’s Executive Orders 45 and 54 of 2009, which recombined the Departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality.
While MUCC maintains strong opposition to the gubernatorial appointment of the DNRE director, the organization thanked Granholm for choosing a leader with a proven track record of supporting the hunting, fishing and trapping community. “We look forward to working with Director Humphries to create a Department that is more transparent, user-friendly, and effective”, said MUCC Executive Director Erin McDonough. “As we work to build a foundation for the future of conservation, wise use, and science-based management of Michigan’s natural resources, it is essential that we have a Director with the leadership skills, commitment to resource management and passion for our outdoor heritage that Rebecca Humphries possesses.”
McDonough also emphasized the importance of hiring a Director who is knowledgeable and respectful of the user-pay system. “Director Humphries has frequently displayed a commitment to making sure restricted funds generated by license fees are spent appropriately. In an era where budgets slashes are the norm instead of the exception, MUCC is confident that Director Humphries will defend attempted diversions of these restricted funds.”
