Washington, D.C. — Following is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Jamie Rappaport Clark on the news that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will resign and leave his post in March.

“In a time of very tight budgets, Secretary Salazar deserves the thanks of the American people for recognizing the critical need for an accelerated federal land acquisition program for our national parks and wildlife refuges. With his departure, we hope that his successor will be a strong advocate for wildlife conservation, an aggressive defender of our public lands, and a leader in how our public lands should be managed in light of climate change." 

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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.organd follow us on Twitter @DefendersNews.

 

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 activists, 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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