Washington, DC – The Public Lands Alliance (PLA) congratulates Doug Burgum on his confirmation as the Secretary of the Interior. PLA President and CEO Dan Puskar released the following statement:
“As Governor of North Dakota and in his confirmation hearings, Secretary Burgum underscored his long-time commitment to public lands and has highlighted the inspiration he gained from Teddy Roosevelt. PLA is eager to work with the Secretary on an array of issues he championed during his confirmation process: reauthorization of the Legacy Restoration Fund, tackling housing challenges on federal lands, implementation of the EXPLORE Act, and increasing opportunities for public-private partnerships. We are grateful for the Secretary’s willingness to serve the American people in this critical role.
“America's public lands deserve exceptional leaders like Secretary Burgum, and we encourage him to move swiftly to identify, appoint, and nominate individuals within the Department who are committed to protect and conserve these special places and enrich the experience of their visitors. Our network of nonprofit public lands partners stands ready to engage new leaders of the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Together, we will offer programs, services and products that deepen the between the American people and their public lands.
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