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Mission

The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment (E&E) promotes responsible management of resources, protects the environment, and implements effective and efficient policies for the benefit of Arkansas.

E&E brings together the state’s core energy and environmental functions under one cabinet level department. Our teams work collaboratively with communities, industries, and state and federal partners to strengthen the state’s energy resilience, maintain a healthy environment, and support responsible resource development.

What We Do

E&E administers a broad portfolio of programs that protect public health, support economic opportunity, and preserve Arkansas’s natural beauty. Our work includes:

  • Energy and mineral resource management — supporting responsible development of Arkansas’ abundant natural resources and advancing energy security.
  • Environmental protection — safeguarding air, water, and land through permitting, compliance assistance, monitoring, and enforcement.
  • Emergency response — coordinating rapid, effective responses to environmental incidents.
  • Scientific and technical support — providing data, research, and expertise to inform policy and regulatory decisions, as well as industry investments.
  • Public engagement — ensuring transparency and collaboration with citizens, businesses, and local governments.

 

Our divisions work every day to help Arkansas thrive by balancing environmental stewardship with economic vitality.

Our History

E&E was established in 2019 as part of a statewide government transformation initiative designed to improve efficiency, coordination, and service delivery. By unifying Arkansas’ energy and environmental agencies under one cabinet, the state strengthened its ability to manage natural resources, streamline regulatory processes, and respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.

Today, E&E continues to build on that foundation by fostering innovation, supporting responsible development, and protecting the environment for future generations.

Our Organizational Structure

E&E includes two primary programmatic divisions and several supporting boards, commissions, and offices that work together to deliver consistent, coordinated service to Arkansans:

  • Division of Energy & Mineral Resources
  • Division of Environmental Quality
  • Boards and Commissions that provide oversight, guidance, and public accountability
  • Administrative and operational offices that support policy, legal services, communications, finance, and information systems

 

For current leadership and organizational details, visit our organizational chart.

E&E Cabinet

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Shane E. Khoury

Secretary

Bailey Taylor

Division of Environmental Quality Director and Chief Administrator of Environment

Alan York

Chief Administrator of Energy

Lauren Ballard

Chief of Staff

Amanda Land

Chief Legal Counsel

Melony Martinez

Chief of Communications

Report an Emergency

If you are reporting a spill, leak, geohazard event, release of petroleum products, hazardous materials, or gases that requires an immediate emergency response, please call the:

Arkansas Division of Emergency Management
800-322-4012

Then contact the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment:

E&E Emergency Management
501-682-0716

If after hours, please leave a message. Your call will be returned.

Severe Weather: Donate to the Arkansas Disaster Relief Program