The following is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife former president and CEO Jamie Rappaport Clark on President Obama’s decision to nominate Neil Kornze as director of the Bureau of Land Management:
“We at Defenders are glad to see President Obama continue to choose conservation-focused individuals to lead our wildlife agencies. Neil Kornze’s effort to promote responsible energy development and avoid damaging vulnerable wildlife habitat shows that he is committed to preserving our precious natural heritage. Kornze’s approach is just what we need from the Bureau of Land Management: thoughtful consideration and planning that recognizes the value of protecting wild places.”
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For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters. With a network of more than 2 million supporters, Defenders is an advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on Instagram @defendersofwildlife.
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