“Nesvik has a observe report of favoring industries over wildlife. Ranching and agriculture and extracted industries get all of the concessions right here in Wyoming,” stated Kristin Combs, Government Director of Wyoming Wildlife Advocates. “There’s no motive to suppose that it might be any totally different on the federal degree.”
“Somewhat than guaranteeing the survival of America’s most at-risk wildlife, Nesvik’s historical past suggests he’ll do the alternative—greenlighting extra destruction, extra killing, and extra habitat loss,” stated Joanna Zhang, endangered species advocate at WildEarth Guardians.
“WildEarth Guardians and our allies will battle each step of the way in which to carry this administration accountable and shield our nation’s wildlife from this disastrous management.”
“Nesvik’s lackadaisical response to the tormenting of that younger Wyoming wolf speaks volumes about his lack of take care of wildlife,” stated Stephanie Kurose, Middle for Organic Range Deputy Director of Authorities Affairs. “However his bigger report actually underscores how deeply he despises the Fish and Wildlife Service’s basic mission. Most Individuals need our imperiled wildlife protected, however we are able to’t rely on Nesvik to carry a finger to stop extinction.”
“Nesvik’s tenure as head of Wyoming Recreation and Fish prioritized trophy hunts and weakened protections for imperiled species over scientifically sound wildlife administration,” stated Bradley Williams, Sierra Membership’s Deputy Legislative Director for Wildlife and Lands Safety. “One of many USFWS most vital roles is upholding the Endangered Species Act, and given his expertise, it’s not clear whether or not Nesvik will be capable of fulfill that responsibility. Sadly, it seems that wildlife can pay the value.”
“California’s nationwide wildlife refuges are a cornerstone of Latino communities’ entry to nature and biodiversity,” stated Pedro Hernandez, California State Program Supervisor for GreenLatinos. “Our refuge system and profitable Endangered Species Act implementation have supported California as a world biodiversity hotspot. But, Brian Nesvik’s nomination dangers years of progress and his observe report threatens to roll again the clock to a time when our refuge system was much more under-resourced and dominated by extractive pursuits. Our communities can’t afford management that deprioritizes science, fairness, species protections and ecological integrity.”
“Brian Nesvik has repeatedly used state energy to undermine the very legal guidelines he’s now charged with upholding. His affirmation as Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is a present to extractive industries and a menace to imperiled species throughout the West,” stated Josh Osher, Public Coverage Director for Western Watersheds Venture. “From sanctioning wolf slaughter to selling unsustainable livestock grazing on public lands, Nesvik has constantly prioritized business earnings over ecological integrity. We’d like management rooted in science and restoration — not somebody who treats the Endangered Species Act as an impediment to be dismantled.”
