Utah’s top natural resources official steps down after 4 years in the job

Utah's state forester has been tapped to lead the Utah Department of Natural Resources.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 843

Last Updated: 5 days, 9 hours ago

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Joel Ferry, commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, is leaving the post after four years. But that doesn’t mean he won’t have a role in shaping the state’s approach to matters of water and energy development going forward.

Ferry said in an email to employees Monday that he’s stepping down to focus on his family, their farm and consulting in government affairs. In an interview Tuesday, he said it’s been “the job …

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