The department shall collect, organize and from time to time distribute to the public, through news media or otherwise, interesting facts, information and data concerning the natural resources of the state and the functions and services of the department. The director may organize and promote lectures, demonstrations, symposiums, schools and other educational programs relating to the state's natural resources. Motion pictures, slide films and other photographic services may be provided for instruction on natural resources for schools, other governmental agencies, and civic organizations under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the director.
The director shall select and designate a competent and qualified person as department public relations officer, who shall be responsible for the organization and management of the department's public relations program. He may prepare and distribute from time to time pamphlet materials and other compilations and publications of the department and may cooperate with other governmental agencies in the publication and distribution of such materials.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 1. Organization and Administration
§20-1-1. Purposes and Objects of Chapter; How Chapter Cited
§20-1-3. Division of Natural Resources, Office of Director and Commission Established
§20-1-5. Salary, Expenses, Oath and Bond of Director
§20-1-6. Offices and Office Hours
§20-1-7. Additional Powers, Duties and Services of Director
§20-1-10a. Authority to Convey Land to County Board of Education for Educational Purposes
§20-1-12. Surveys and Planning
§20-1-13. Law Enforcement and Legal Services
§20-1-14. Sections Within Division
§20-1-16. Natural Resources Commission - Generally
§20-1-17. Natural Resources Commission -- Organization and Services
§20-1-18. Government Cooperation; Projects; Finances; Properties
§20-1-18a. Cooperation With Federal Government in Wildlife Restoration and Management
§20-1-18b. Cooperation With Federal Government in Fish Restoration and Management
§20-1-18c. Cooperation With Federal Government in Management of Federal Lands Within the State
§20-1-19. West Virginia State Parks and State Forests
§20-1-20. Limitations on State Parks and State Forests; Exceptions