The Minnesota Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee met yesterday to unanimously recommend confirmation of Tom Landwehr as Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner. The confirmation now goes to the full Senate. Commissioner Landwehr introduced himself, told the Committee about his background, and outlined his plans and priorities for the DNR. Landwehr, originally from Mankato, said “I love every corner of Minnesota” and expressed his desire to keep Minnesota’s natural resources around for his kids and future generations.

Landwehr’s priorities will be in step with Governor Dayton’s priorities of job creation, a government that works for Minnesotans, and an efficient State government. He described his role as Commissioner as the Chief Steward of natural resources for the State of Minnesota.