Natural resources commission gets new chairman amid recent turmoil

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission has appointed former state Rep. Kevin Mahan as its new chairman following a series of resignations. These departures were driven by discontent with a new process implemented by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, which critics argue reduces meaningful citizen involvement. Mahan's election comes at a pivotal time as the commission seeks to stabilize and regain trust within its ranks and among the public it serves. This change could signal a shift in how the commission approaches its role in overseeing the state's natural resources.