Assistant_Secretary_of_the_Interior_for_Fish_and_Wildlife_and_Parks

Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks

Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks

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The Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks is appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate. The Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks reports to the United States Secretary of the Interior, who is the head of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks has the direct responsibility for programs associated with the management and conservation of natural resources, including the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Air Resources Division, American Indian Liaison Office, Geological Resources Division, and the Water Resources Division.[1][2]

The current Assistant Secretary is Shannon Estenoz, who was confirmed on June 24, 2021.[3]

List of Assistant Secretaries for Fish and Wildlife and Parks


References

  1. "Department of the Interior – Government Information". www.gov.com.
  2. King, Seth (March 29, 1981). "Reagan Appointees to Push Use of Natural Resources". The New York Times.
  3. Clarity, James; Weaver, Warren (November 21, 1984). "Park Service Departures". The New York Times.
  4. "DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service, 50 CFR Part 17, RIN 1018–AI80" (PDF). Federal Register. 71 (143): 42298. July 26, 2006. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 October 2021.
  5. Communications, DOI Office of. "U.S. Department of the Interior – News Release". www.doi.gov.
  6. Obama), United States President (2009–2017 (3 March 2011). Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Barack Obama, 2009. Government Printing Office. ISBN 9780160860850 via Google Books.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. Carnevale, Mary Lu (21 January 2009). "Salazar: Time to 'Rebrand' Interior Department".

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