Oil Lobbyist Confirmed to Safeguard Public Lands and Waters

Oil Lobbyist Confirmed to Safeguard Public Lands and Waters

WASHINGTON (April 11, 2019) – The Senate today voted to confirm David Bernhardt as Interior Secretary.

The following is a statement from John Bowman, Managing Director of Government Affairs for the NRDC Action Fund:

“Bernhardt’s long history of advocating for oil and gas, mining, agribusiness and other polluters makes him exactly the wrong person to lead an agency tasked with safeguarding America’s public lands and our country’s natural heritage.  In confirming him, the Senate validates his moves to dramatically expand offshore drilling, raid our natural resources, threaten endangered species and risk public health.”