Sierra Club Statement on the Nomination of Laura Daniel-Davis as Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, the Biden Administration announced the appointment of Laura Daniel-Davisto serve as acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior. Daniel-Davis replaces Tommy Beaudreau, who announced his departurefrom the department in early October.

Daniel-Davis has worked for more than three decades in both the public and non-profit sectors. Most recently, she served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the Department of the Interior.

In response, Athan Manuel, Sierra Club Lands Protection Program Director, released the following statement:

"Laura Daniel-Davis is a dedicated public servant with years of experience working across the aisle and with local communities to protect public lands. Her abilities and experience will be crucial at the Department of the Interior as we work to protect lands, waters, wildlife populations, and the communities that rely on them from the increasingly devastating effects of climate change. We urge the Senate to act swiftly and confirm this highly qualified nominee."

About the Sierra Club

The Sierra Club is America's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with millions of members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.