The policies under which the division operates are set by the Kentucky Soil and Water Conservation Commission. This commission is made up of nine district supervisors from across the state appointed to serve by the secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet, with approval from the governor. The commission members have the responsibility to assist local conservation districts in carrying out their responsibilities.
Commissioners:
Area 1: Scott Parsons (Christian County)
Area 2: John Denton, Chairman (Henderson County)
Area 3: Danny Shipley (Allen County)
Area 4: Ray Adams, Secretary (Jefferson County)
Area 5: Larry Varney (Campbell County)
Area 6: Billy Doolin (Garrard County)
Area 7: Jack Roberts (Wayne County)
Area 8: Vacant
Area 9: Peggy Conway (Perry County)
Commission Advisory Members:
Secretary of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture
Director of the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station
Director of Kentucky Vocational Education
Kentucky State Conservationist for U.S. Department of Agriculture
2012 commission meetings (unless otherwise specified, are held at 9 a.m. in the Division of Conservation conference room):
- Jan. 27 - joint meeting with KACD
- March 19
- May 21
- July 29 at the KACD Convention at the Louisville Marriott Downtown
- Sept. 17
- Nov. 19