Washington, D.C. (November 7, 2013)–– President Obama has named a new assistant secretary for Land and Minerals Management.  Below is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife former president and CEO Jamie Rappaport Clark:

“I am extremely excited at the prospect of Janice Schneider joining the team at the Department of the Interior. Virtually her entire career has been devoted to the conservation of our natural resources and I am confident she will bring that same devotion as the assistant secretary for Land and Mineral Management. And having worked with her as director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, I can personally attest to her professionalism and ability to get things done. The president made an excellent choice in tapping Janice Schneider for this key conservation position.”

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For over 75 years, Defenders of Wildlife has remained dedicated to protecting all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With a nationwide network of nearly 2.1 million members and supporters, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on X @Defenders.

  

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