EP 16: Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is Out—Who Will Replace Him?

In Episode 16 of District of Conservation, I discuss what Ryan Zinke’s departure as Interior Secretary means, discuss his various accomplishments for hunting/shooting sports/fishing, and who his likely successor will be.

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Here’s the gist:

• I discussed the news of Zinke’s departure from Department of Interior, fairly assess his tenure, his accomplishments, discuss his likely replacement, and what the future holds for the agency
• I discussed the update on the Modern Fish Act and its passage in the U.S. Senate; reconciliation is next and it can be on President Trump’s desk very soon
• I discussed the Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act and the gist behind it

 

*SHOW NOTES*

Zinke’s statement:twitter.com/SecretaryZinke/status/1074014810830974977

Zinke v. Pruitt comparison: www.axios.com/smoother-but-same-track-at-interior-with-ryan-zinke-gone-1ae0f0dc-fba1-4334-8195-c031e94a3b84.html

Zinke v Grijalva spat; New chair wanted to subpoena himwww.cnbc.com/2018/11/30/interior-chief-zinke-calls-rep-grijalva-drunken-after-resignation-op-ed.html

Modern Fish Act update – passage in the U.S. Senate :www.sportfishingpolicy.com/media-room/u-s-senate-passes-modern-fish-act/

Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act: naturalresources.house.gov/newsroom/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405979