MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION Breadcrumb Home About Us Conservation Commission Conservation Commission IN THIS SECTION Commission Meetings and Actions Body About Conservation Commissioners Per the Constitution of Missouri, Section 40(a): There are four members appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, not more than two of whom shall be of the same political party. They shall have knowledge of and interest in wildlife conservation. They serve a term of six years beginning on the first day of July of consecutive odd years. They receive no salary or other compensation, but get reimbursed for travel and other expenses. What do Conservation Commissioners do? Appoint the director of MDC. Serve as MDC’s policy makers. Approve Wildlife Code regulations. Strategic planning. Budget development and major expenditure decisions. TITLE CURRENT CONSERVATION COMMISSIONERS Title Wm. L. (Barry) Orscheln, Columbia, Chair Title Mark L. McHenry, Kansas City, Vice-Chair Title Steven D. Harrison, Rolla, Secretary Title Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Washington, Member INSIDE MDC About Us Magazines & Newsletters Blog Area Management Plans About Regulations MDC Nature Shop Newsroom Research Projects RESOURCES Careers Volunteer Login Community Grants & Aid Construction Activities Mobile Apps AskMDC Videos Nature's Calling Videos Fish Story Videos MISSION & VISION We protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife of the state. We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources. Accessibility Conservation Commission Privacy Policy State of Missouri Terms of Use

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION Breadcrumb Home About Us Conservation Area Management Plans Conservation Area Management Plans IN THIS SECTION Conservation Area Management Plans Area Plan FAQs Area Plans: View and Comment Finalized Area Plans Previous Area Plan Comments Masthead Cards Body MDC manages nearly one million Missouri acres for conservation and public use. Browse FAQs and comment on conservation area management plans. Title Finalized Area Plans Body Look over our management plans for your favorite conservation areas. Title Area Plans: View and Comment Body Check here for area management plans that we are reviewing. INSIDE MDC About Us Magazines & Newsletters Blog Area Management Plans About Regulations MDC Nature Shop Newsroom Research Projects RESOURCES Careers Volunteer Login Community Grants & Aid Construction Activities Mobile Apps AskMDC Videos Nature's Calling Videos Fish Story Videos MISSION & VISION We protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife of the state. We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources. Accessibility Conservation Commission Privacy Policy State of Missouri Terms of Use