Schroeder Appointed by Governor to Environmental Rules Board

On August 5, 2025, Brianna Schroeder was appointed by Indiana Governor Mike Braun to the Environmental Rules Board to represent agriculture. Her term expires June 30, 2026.

The Environmental Rules Board adopts rules that regulate air pollution, solid and hazardous waste, and water pollution, per Indiana Code (IC) 13-13-8. The board consists of 16 members, a legal counsel, and a technical secretary. The legal counsel and technical secretary are nonvoting members, and the law states they may not be state employees.

The commissioner of IDEM serves as a nonvoting member of the board. There are four ex officio representatives on the board who represent other state agencies. The remaining 11 members represent various constituencies and are appointed by the governor.

Link here to learn more about the Environmental Rules Board.