Tag: nomination

February 23, 2022

Martha Williams confirmed as USFWS director

The U.S. Senate confirmed Martha Williams’ nomination as director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Feb. 17. Williams has led the USFWS as its principal duty director since...

January 24, 2022

Martha Williams’ nomination as USFWS director advances

The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public works approved Martha Williams’ nomination as director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in a 16-4 vote on Jan. 12. During...

May 14, 2019

Robert Wallace nominated for leadership position at Interior

In early May, President Trump nominated Robert Wallace for Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior. The position has been vacant since the start...

April 11, 2018

Zinke names Combs to wildlife post at Interior

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has named Susan Combs the Interior Department’s acting assistant secretary for fish, wildlife and parks, giving her oversight of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and...

December 20, 2016

President-elect nominates Rep. Zinke for Interior Secretary

On Dec. 16, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke for Secretary of the Interior. A hunter and fisherman, Zinke has often supported sportsmen issues...