President Trump’s most recent Interior Department appointee, Robert Wallace, has been nominated to help oversee the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service (NPS). Wallace currently works as president of the Upper Green River Conservancy and as a partner at the investment firm i2Capital.
He is a native of Wyoming, and brings 45 years of experience, having served as head of congressional affairs for the National Park Service, on Capitol Hill, and in the private sector.
DOI News Release: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-bernhardt-applauds-nomination-rob-wallace-assistant-secretary-fish-and
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Read MoreThe National Environmental Banking Association is proud to honor this year’s award recipients—leaders who exemplify innovation, integrity, and excellence in advancing mitigation banking and ecological restoration. These individuals and organizations are setting new standards for environmental outcomes, strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors, and inspiring the next generation of restoration professionals. 2026
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