Governor Mike Parson named Dru Buntin as the new Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, effective immediately.

He made his first remarks as director at a press conference Wednesday. He says his priorities include:

 

 

He says he will build on accomplishments like a project in Atchison County after the 2019 flood:

 

 

Buntin has served as acting director since former director Carol Comer died in June. Buntin has worked for DNR for about 15 years.