WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 30, 2013) — President Obama today signaled his intent to nominate Rhea Suh as assistant secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks within the Department of the Interior. Below is a statement from Jamie Rappaport Clark, President of Defenders of Wildlife.

“Rhea Suh would make an excellent Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior and I am very excited that President Obama is slated to tap her for that position. Ms. Suh is a committed steward of our natural resources and has the experience to make a real difference if confirmed. She has a strong record of bridging divides and engaging differing parties in pursuit of sound conservation policy. Oversight of our national parks and wildlife refuges  is one of our government’s most important responsibilities and I believe that Ms. Suh has the experience and knowledge to be highly effective in this position. ”

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Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With more than 1 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife heritage for generations to come. For more information, visit www.defenders.org and follow us on Twitter @DefendersNews.

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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