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Secretary Burgum’s Day 1 Secretarial Orders Threaten Public Lands

Feb 4, 2025

Washington, D.C.– In response to Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum’s Day 1 secretarial orders, the League of Conservation Voters, released the following statement from Conservation Program Director, America Fitzpatrick:

“These new orders put the profits of oil and mining CEO’s above any other considerations and do nothing to lower costs for consumers – all at the expense of our treasured public lands and waters. Instead of prioritizing destructive drilling and mining above all other uses,  the Secretary of the Interior should listen to the public and work to safeguard our public lands and waters for future generations.”

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