More Natural Resources Commission members quit as public input concerns continue

By: Jack Forrest

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 411

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago


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Two more members of the Indiana Natural Resources Commission have resigned, continuing a shakeup on the panel that historically worked in coordination with the Department of Natural Resources on policy.

“Unfortunately, I no longer believe that public input plays the significant role it once did in the Commission’s work,” wrote 20-year member Phil French in a letter to Gov. Mike Braun. “Because of that, I believe it is the appropriate time for me to …

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