WebDec 16, 2024 · Chuck Sams understands the importance of connecting people to nature, and I am thrilled to work with him as the Interior Department works to make our national park system accessible to all Americans,” said Secretary Haaland. “Under his leadership, the National Park Service will continue to protect our public lands for generations to … WebAug 18, 2024 · “As the director of the National Park Service, Chuck Sams would play an essential role in protecting more than 400 of America’s most treasured places and …
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WebOct 19, 2024 · Charles “Chuck” F. Sams III, who would become the first Indigenous person to lead the National Park Service, told senators that he would prioritize hiring more staff, addressing maintenance backlogs and consultation with tribal nations ... Native tapped to lead national parks) If confirmed, Sams would lead a department that oversees more ... WebJul 13, 2024 · Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III was ceremonially sworn in as the 19th director of the National Park Service on Dec. 16, 2024, by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. Sams is Cayuse and Walla Walla and is an … how many king kong movies are there
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WebAug 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden is once again making history with his choice to lead the National Park Service, the federal agency that oversees millions of acres of ancestral tribal territories and treaty lands. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III, a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla ... WebAug 20, 2024 · Published on Aug 20, 2024. On August 18, 2024, the White House announced its intention to nominate Charles “Chuck” Sams III, a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla with 25 years of experience in tribal and state conservation and land management, as Director of the National Park Service. The National Congress of … WebNov 20, 2024 · Charles “Chuck” F Sams III made history this week in becoming the first-ever Native American confirmed to lead the National Park Service. Sams, an enrolled … how many king herods were there