American Rivers Head Tapped for Asst Secretary Fish, Wildlife & Parks

"President Barack Obama today announced his intention to nominate Rebecca Wodder to be the next Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks for the Department of the Interior.

Since 1995, Wodder has been president and chief executive officer of the nonprofit American Rivers, directing strategic, programmatic and financial operations.

During her time at American Rivers, Wodder led efforts to help dozens of communities restore the health of their rivers through innovative conservation measures such as the creation of river trails, the removal of obsolete and dangerous dams, and the implementation of green infrastructure solutions to safeguard clean water."

Environment News Service had the story June4 8, 2011.

Source: ENS, 06/09/2011