Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks explained

The Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks is appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate. The Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks reports to the United States Secretary of the Interior, who is the head of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks has the direct responsibility for programs associated with the management and conservation of natural resources, including the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Air Resources Division, American Indian Liaison Office, Geological Resources Division, and the Water Resources Division.^{[1] [2]}

The current Assistant Secretary is Shannon Estenoz, who was confirmed on June 24, 2021.^[3]

List of Assistant Secretaries for Fish and Wildlife and Parks

• G. Ray Arnett 1981–1984^{[4] [5]}
• Harold Craig Manson 2002^[6] to 2005
• Matt Hogan (Acting) July 7, 2006^[7]
• David M. Verhey (Acting) July 28, 2006 to 2007^[8]
• R. Lyle Laverty^[9] 2007^{[10] [11]} to 2009^[12]
• Tom Strickland 2009^{[13] [14]} to 2011^[15]
• Shannon Estenoz 2021 to Present^[16]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Department of the Interior – Government Information. www.gov.com.
2. Web site: Position description: Assistant Secretary For Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior . DOCX . presidentialtransition.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180130181052/http://presidentialtransition.org/publications/position-descriptions/PD_DOI_Assistant%20Secretary%20for%20Fish,%20Wildlife%20and%20Parks.docx . 30 January 2018.
3. Web site: 2021-05-27. PN374 – Nomination of Shannon Aneal Estenoz for Department of the Interior, 117th Congress (2021–2022). 2021-06-24. www.congress.gov.
4. News: King . Seth . Reagan Appointees to Push Use of Natural Resources . The New York Times . March 29, 1981.
5. News: Clarity . James . Weaver . Warren . Park Service Departures . The New York Times . November 21, 1984.
6. Web site: 25 January 2002 . PN789 – Nomination of Harold Craig Manson for Department of the Interior, 107th Congress (2001–2002) . www.congress.gov.
7. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service, 50 CFR Part 17, RIN 1018–AI80 . 42298 . . 71 . 143 . July 26, 2006 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211012132137/https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2006-07-26/pdf/06-6486.pdf . 12 October 2021.
8. Web site: Kempthorne Names David M. Verhey Deputy Assistant Secretary For Fish And Wildlife And Parks. www.doi.gov.
9. Web site: 2017-01-31. LYLE LAVERTY: IF I WERE CHIEF OF THE FOREST SERVICE... – Evergreen Magazine. www.evergreenmagazine.com.
10. Web site: Communications. DOI Office of. U.S. Department of the Interior – News Release. www.doi.gov.
11. Web site: 29 October 2007. PN395 – Nomination of R. Lyle Laverty for Department of the Interior, 110th Congress (2007–2008). www.congress.gov.
12. Book: Obama), United States President (2009–2017. Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Barack Obama, 2009. 3 March 2011. Government Printing Office. 9780160860850. Google Books.
13. Web site: Salazar: Time to 'Rebrand' Interior Department. Mary Lu. Carnevale. 21 January 2009.
14. Web site: U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 111th Congress – 1st Session. www.senate.gov.
15. Web site: Editorial: Tom Strickland's lasting legacy. 14 January 2011.
16. President Biden Announces His Intent to Nominate Key Administration Leaders on Climate and Transportation. April 14, 2021. The White House. Washington, D.C..