Anoka County Commissioner Dan Erhart has been named to the Environment, Energy, and Land Use Steering Committee of the National Association of Counties (NACo).

One of 11 NACo steering committees, the Environmental, Energy, and Land Use Steering Committee addresses issues pertaining to air, water, and noise pollution control; solid and hazardous waste management and disposal; the preservation and proper utilization of water resources; energy; and the use of land resources.

Recommendations of the steering committee are presented to NACo’s membership at its annual conference.

DAN ERHART

“With today’s heightened interest in renewable energy sources and growing concern about air and water pollution, it is critically important to establish sound policies and practices to protect our environment,” Erhart said.  “I am pleased to have the opportunity to represent Minnesota and provide input to this important national committee.”

NACo is a national organization that represents the interests of county governments.  It works to improve county government, acts as a liaison with other levels of government, presents county positions on national issues, and advances public understanding of the roles of counties.