Press Release
March 15, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Stefanie Lao,
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OAKLAND, CA – The California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.
Statement from Mary Creasman, Chief Executive Officer, EnviroVoters:
“Secretary Haaland’s confirmation is a historic moment for our country. After four years of harmful policies and rollbacks, Secretary Haaland is an environmental champion who will work for local communities instead of corporate polluters.
It is important to recognize the U.S. government’s history of taking land from Indigenous people and the significance of having an Indigenous leader bring that history, knowledge, and experience to the agency responsible for managing public lands. Her confirmation will play a role in finally bridging the gap between the federal government and Tribal communities.
Secretary Haaland holds a stellar track record of listening to science and fighting on the forefront of the climate crisis. We look forward to leadership that will prioritize implementing climate action, creating clean energy jobs, and protecting public lands for current and future generations to enjoy.”
ABOUT CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL VOTERS
California Environmental Voters (formerly the California League of Conservation Voters) believes the climate crisis is here and this moment requires transformative change. California has the policy solutions to stop climate change but lacks the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s necessary. EnviroVoters exists to build the political power to solve the climate crisis, advance justice, and create a roadmap for global action. We organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change. We won’t stop until we have resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all. Join us at www.envirovoters.org and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. See more press releases.
