The Biden Administration has nominated him but he has to be confirmed by the
senate first before he is appointed and this is where the politics come into
play.
Roy
On Sep 23, 2021, at 2:59 PM, Margaret Stephens <mlstep@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Position is vacant since the Trump appointed director resigned January 2021.
Acting director is now who was deputy director, she is not in the position
permanently since Biden admin has not confirmed a permanent director.
On September 23, 2021, at 2:40 PM, Wayne Hoffman <whoffman@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi -
Has Michael Phillips been appointed, or is this a request to appoint him?
Wayne
From: "Margaret Stephens" <mlstep@xxxxxxx>
To: "boo" <boo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021 2:13:38 PM
Subject: [boo] Fwd: Conservationists & Scientists Support Nomination of
Michael Phillips for Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Subject: Conservationists & Scientists Support Nomination of Michael Phillips
for Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
From: Project Coyote <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021, 10:33 AM
To: Margaret Stephens <mlstep@xxxxxxx>
CC:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2021
Conservation Groups & Scientists Support Nomination of Michael Phillips for
Director
of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Washington, D.C.
— Today dozens of non-governmental organizations and scientists sent a
letter to President Biden supporting the candidacy of Michael Phillips for
Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Conservation groups believe that Phillips is the ideal candidate for
the position as a respected leader in biodiversity conservation with special
expertise in endangered species management. “His vision has resulted in
critical ecological restoration of vast landscapes across North America
through his leadership of gray and
red wolf reintroductions. His ability to direct conservation of some of the
most controversial animals, from wolves and grizzly bears to bison and
black-footed ferrets and his excellent track record as a Montana Senator and
Representative have prepared him
well for the challenges of directing the USFWS through unprecedented
challenges of biodiversity and climate crises. His demonstrated leadership,
ability to coalesce diverse interests toward a common goal and big picture
vision with deep knowledge of strategic
planning and implementation would serve him well in this position,” the
letter states.
The Director of USFWS oversees a budget of over $1.5 billion to conserve,
protect, and enhance native species of fish, wildlife, plants, and their
respective habitats. “Phillips’ stellar credentials and strong science-based
background should make him everyone’s top candidate for this critical role,”
said Camilla Fox, Founder and
Executive Director of Project Coyote. “Additionally, he served as an elected
policymaker and knows the intricate functioning of state and federal
governments, and the USFWS in particular,” said Fox. In addition to Phillips’
extensive experience with USFWS-jurisdictional
issues, including serving on recovery teams for myriad iconic species, he
also has expertise in international conservation, including through his
involvement with IUCN specialist groups for bison, wolves, and other canids.
“The Biden-Harris Administration faces monumental wildlife conservation
challenges in the coming years. The sixth mass extinction of life on earth
has begun and we humans are the cause. The USFWS must provide enlightened,
science-based leadership to stem the tide of extinction and protect our
country’s diverse wildlife heritage
for current and future generations,” said Dave Parsons, a career USFWS
wildlife biologist who led the Mexican wolf recovery program from 1990-99.
“Reversing existential threats to biological diversity and the health and
critical functions of ecosystems will
require bold new leadership at the US Fish and Wildlife Service, With his
decades of wildlife conservation experience in every region of the country,
including Alaska, Mike is the right choice for the job.”
“From species reintroductions to the climate crisis, Mike Phillips has
the knowledge needed to inform effective science-based decision-making,”
said Dr. William Ripple, distinguished professor of ecology at Oregon State
University. “Mike is the leader we need to navigate through complex and
uncharted territory.”
Phillips’ tireless efforts for wildlife and wildlands have been recognized
by numerous entities over the years, including most recently by The Wildlife
Society who awarded him the prestigious 2021 Aldo Leopold Memorial Award, in
recognition of his distinguished service to wildlife conservation.
“Mr. Phillips has been an exceptional conservation leader for decades
and an effective legislator for his diverse constituents,” said Nuna Teal,
PhD, Program Director of One Earth. “No one is better equipped to lead USFWS
through the biodiversity challenges we are facing today.”
Read the letter to President Biden
here.
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coalition of scientists, conservationists, educators, ranchers, and citizen
leaders promoting compassionate conservation and coexistence between humans
and wildlife through education, science, and advocacy.
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