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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Minnesota Environmental Quality Board

(EQB)

Address

520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN
55155

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 116C.03
Enabled: 07-02-2015
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Hazel Houle
(651) 757-2873
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Ex-officio - Contact
Hazel Houle
Hazel.Houle@state.mn.us
(651) 757-2873
Yes
Executive Director
Catherine Neuschler
catherine.neuschler@state.mn.us
No
Membership
The board includes eight public members appointed by the governor. Other members include the commissioners of Administration, Agriculture, Commerce, Employment and Economic Development, Health, Natural Resources, Pollution Control and Transportation; and the chair of the Board of Water and Soil Resources. EQB programs: environmental review, state water planning and coordination, and strategic energy and environmental planning.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $
  • Other Compensation: $55 per diem

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - yes
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - yes
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
The EQB coordinates collaboration among individual Minnesotans, communities, and public and private organizations on environmental issues and advises the Governor and Legislature on environmental legislation and policy.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 103A, 103B, 116C, and 116D provide for the Environmental Quality Board to: ensure compliance with state environmental policy; oversee the environmental review process; coordinate environmental agencies and programs; develop the state water plan and water policy reports; study environmental issues; convene environmental congresses; and advise the governor and the Legislature.

Learn more: https://www.eqb.state.mn.us/join-board

Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 3
Meeting Frequency: Meetings are held on a monthly basis (every third Wednesday)

Meetings are held at:
520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours:
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses:

Expenses Description:

Open Positions (3)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
Public Member - 4th Congressional District Public Member -4th Congressional District Governor 11/20/2023 1 APPLY
Public Member - 5th Congressional District Public Member -5th Congressional District Governor 9/28/2023 1 APPLY
Public Member - 7th Congressional District Public Member -7th Congressional District Governor 4/11/2024 1 APPLY
NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Dr. Lawrence Baker baker127@umn.edu Public Member - 4th Congressional District 11/8/2023
Nicholas Martin Public Member - 4th Congressional District 11/11/2023
Dena Coffman Public Member - 5th Congressional District 10/19/2023
Lolita Davis Carter Public Member - 5th Congressional District 10/19/2023
Daniel Flo Public Member - 5th Congressional District 10/3/2023
Mr. Sean Gosiewski Public Member - 5th Congressional District 10/24/2023
Chris Harrington Public Member - 5th Congressional District 10/20/2023
Jared Langer Public Member - 5th Congressional District 10/24/2023
Ivor Matz Public Member - 5th Congressional District 4/6/2024
Andrew Pearson Public Member - 5th Congressional District 10/20/2023
Angela Smith Public Member - 5th Congressional District 10/29/2023
Ms Anita UrvinaDavis Public Member - 5th Congressional District 11/1/2023
Eric Won Public Member - 5th Congressional District 10/19/2023
Kami Anez Public Member - 7th Congressional District 4/22/2024
Ed Brands Public Member - 7th Congressional District 4/30/2024
Ryan Eismin Ryan Eismin Public Member - 7th Congressional District 4/30/2024
Mr. Keith Mykleseth Public Member - 7th Congressional District 4/1/2024
Blair Nelson Public Member - 7th Congressional District 4/26/2024
Aaron Wittnebel Public Member - 7th Congressional District 4/5/2024
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
ACTION
Direct Appointments
Agency Leader - Board of Water and Soil Resources Chair
Governor
Todd Holman
Filled
01/04/2027
Agency Leader - Commissioner of Administration
Governor
Stacie Christensen
Filled
01/04/2027
Agency Leader - Commissioner of Agriculture
Governor
Thom Petersen
Filled
01/04/2027
Agency Leader - Commissioner of Commerce
Governor
Grace Arnold
Filled
01/04/2027
Agency Leader - Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development
Governor
Matt Varilek
Filled
01/04/2027
Agency Leader - Commissioner of Health
Governor
Brooke Cunningham
Filled
01/04/2027
Agency Leader - Commissioner of Natural Resources
Governor
Sarah Strommen
Filled
01/04/2027
Agency Leader - Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency
Governor
Katrina Kessler
Filled
01/04/2027
Agency Leader - Commissioner of Transportation
Governor
Nancy Daubenberger
Filled
01/04/2027
Board Administrator
The Board
Chair
Governor
Nancy Daubenberger
Filled
01/04/2027
Current Members (8)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Public Member - 1st Congressional District
Public Member -1st Congressional District
Governor
Mr Peter Bakken
Filled
01/05/2026
Public Member - 2nd Congressional District
Public Member -2nd Congressional District
Governor
Rylee Hince
Filled
01/05/2026
Public Member - 3rd Congressional District
Public Member -3rd Congressional District
Governor
Daniel Katzenberger
Filled
01/04/2027
Public Member - 4th Congressional District
Public Member -4th Congressional District
Governor
Nicholas Martin
Posted
01/01/2024
Public Member - 5th Congressional District
Public Member -5th Congressional District
Governor
Posted
Public Member - 6th Congressional District
Public Member -6th Congressional District
Governor
Mr Paul Nelson
Filled
01/05/2026
Public Member - 7th Congressional District
Public Member -7th Congressional District
Governor
Dr. Kenneth Foster
Posted
01/05/2026
Public Member - 8th Congressional District
Public Member -8th Congressional District
Governor
Joseph Bauerkemper
Filled
01/05/2026
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