The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is an executive and administrative department of the State of Alabama created by statute. The Commissioner, appointed by the Governor as a member of the Cabinet, advises the Governor and Legislature on management of freshwater fish, wildlife, marine resources, state lands, state parks, and other natural resources.

The Department has four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries.

Contact: Debbie Clements

Contact: Stephanie Kemmer

The City of Brent is a very strong community with deep ties among their citizens.  On May 27, 1973, a category 4 tornado tore through the City of Brent.  The tornado destroyed approximately 90 percent of the city.  The largest church in the community, Brent Baptist, was destroyed by the tornado.  The tornado demolished more than 12,000 acres of timber and over 500 buildings; 72 people in the area were injured.

All of the citizens of Brent rallied together and rebuilt their community. We are a strong Christian community full of caring, hard working people. The citizens of Brent are growing together.  Brent is becoming stronger and more successful each and every day.  We welcome everyone to come to Brent and see all we have to offer.

Contact: Mayor Bobbie White

The City of Centreville became the County seat in the year 1829. It has a rich history, and is full of beautiful historical buildings. The city has enjoyed a 13% growth in population over the last 10 years according to 2010 Census.

Contact: Mayor Mike Oakley

The 157,000 acre Talladega National Forest, Oakmulgee District is located in the Fall Line Hills of the Eastern Gulf Coastal Plain Physiographic Region.  Dissected by the Cahaba River, the Oakmulgee, and its bottomlands, generally run east to west, and to the south is the Black Belt Prairie region.  The vegetation is similar to Upper Coastal Plains with steep slopes more reminiscent of the Appalachian Plateau.

The longleaf of the Oakmulgee represents Alabama’s largest contiguous longleaf forest.  It is also among the most unique ecosystem as it is a remnant ecosystem cut off from any current similar land cover types for sharing flora and fauna species or their genetic and reproductive characteristics. Soil types, vegetation, topography, and historical land use patterns have created a mosaic of habitats often contradictory including hardwood species on slopes and pine species in mesic drainages.

Contact: National Forest Service Ranger Mark Pentecost

Former State Representative April Weaver (R-Brierfield) was elected to represent District 14 in the Alabama State Senate – the seat vacated by Cam Ward upon his appointment by Governor Kay Ivey as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Senator Weaver is the first Republican female to serve in the Senate since 2010.

“I am honored that the people of District 14 have placed their trust in me to be their voice of representation in the Senate,” said Weaver. “I pledge to put their interests at the forefront of my work each day while also fighting for and preserving our conservative rights and freedoms. As a lifelong resident of this district, I know the people and the communities, and I will work my hardest to enhance their quality of life and see that our district is positioned to flourish.”

“As the only Republican woman serving in the Alabama Senate, I am excited to be in a position to continue to fight for our conservative values. I look forward to working with my new Senate Republican colleagues to accomplish these goals,” Weaver continued. “Thank you to the people of District 14 for electing me to serve as your senator. I vow to work hard on your behalf and make certain that your voices are heard in the state legislature.”

State Senator Cam Ward is an Attorney who specializes in economic development and has always been dedicated to whatever cause he committed himself to. Born in Milton, Florida, Cam went to public school in Bradford County, Florida.

Cam first became interested in public service when he volunteered to serve on the first Student Government Association ever created at his middle school. At the time he felt like there were many problems with facilities but no one would listen to the students concerns. To this day Cam’s motivation for being involved in public service is that he feels that too many problems exist in our community and so many public officials do not listen to those they represent to address those problems. He has never been afraid to take on controversial subjects.

Welcome to Woodstock, Alabama. I am Mayor Jeff Dodson and I want to take this time to thank all of our citizens for continuing to better our community. Each of you have worked hard to make our town a thriving, pleasant place to live. I want to encourage you to carry the momentum as Woodstock moves forward. I want to welcome everyone to visit our town and see all we have to offer.

Contact: Mayor Jeff Dodson