Rebecca A. Humphries was confirmed as Director of the newly created Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) on March 3, 2010. She has held the post since January 17, 2010 when the DNRE was first created by Governor Granholm under Executive Order 2009-45. The DNRE combines the powers and functions of the former Departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality.
Humphries began her career with the Department of Natural Resources in 1978, rising to the rank of Director by 2004. She is a graduate of Michigan State University, holding a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife.
Under Humphries' leadership, the DNRE will implement an ecosystem-based strategy for resource management designed to both protect and enhance the state's natural resources, while facilitating and encouraging economic growth. The DNRE employs approximately 2850, and has an annual budget of $700 million.
Humphries began her career with the Department of Natural Resources in 1978, rising to the rank of Director by 2004. She is a graduate of Michigan State University, holding a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife.
Under Humphries' leadership, the DNRE will implement an ecosystem-based strategy for resource management designed to both protect and enhance the state's natural resources, while facilitating and encouraging economic growth. The DNRE employs approximately 2850, and has an annual budget of $700 million.
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