Much concern has been raised within the environmental community over the rumor that Mike Thompson (D-CA) may be Obama's pick for Interior (see Grist's piece).
This is deeply disturbing to those of us who gave time and money to Obama on the assumption that he recognized the critical importance of conservation on our public lands. Thompson is a Blue Dog who supported many of Bush's inane environmental policies (including the "Healthy Forests Initiative") who simply does not have the credentials to fix the mess at Interior.
What America needs today is a Stuart Udall or a Cecil Andrus at Interior-- a westerner that understands conservation and believes in a sustainable, multiple-use mission for the public lands. Mike Thompson is not that person and Obama needs to hear that from everyone who support his campaign as a means to improving our environmental record on public lands.
You can join me in emailing the Obama transition team to share your thoughts on this critical position.
-Dr.DRL
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