Shannon Estenoz
@AsstSecEstenoz
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Proud to have served as Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at @Interior from 2021 – 2024. This is an archived account and will not be updated.
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Joined January 2022
And finally, thanks to more than 50 years of the Endangered Species Act, we celebrated countless victories in conserving America’s unique biodiversity and iconic species for generations to come. https://t.co/Dazk0c8iLc
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Our nation’s commitment to protect its most vulnerable wild resources is one of our greatest strengths. Every day across America, remarkable recoveries link collaborative efforts to conservation...
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The Biden-Harris administration created 10 new National Park System sites to help @NatlParkService tell America’s complete history, including the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Illinois and Mississippi. https://t.co/eqwG4EXZbO
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With new national monuments in Springfield and Chicago, the administration is committed to preserving underrepresented stories and fostering a more inclusive narrative of America’s history.
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I am especially proud of the work we did to revitalize the Outdoor Legacy Recreation Partnership program, treating access to nature not a luxury, but a necessity for the well-being of individuals and communities alike. https://t.co/XP91Z1wBDg
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Through unprecedented investments in our parks, planet and people, the Biden-Harris administration delivered for future generations. I’m grateful to my teams at @Interior, @USFWS and @NatlParkService who committed countless hours in service of this goal.
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.@SecDebHaaland today joined @POTUS, @USDOL Acting Labor Secretary Su, and leaders of the labor and women’s rights communities at a signing ceremony to establish the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine. https://t.co/rUq14DMOnF
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President Joe Biden today established the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine as the 433rd addition to the National Park System at a signing ceremony at the Department of Labor with...
As the first female cabinet secretary, Frances Perkins left an indelible mark on our nation. Today, thanks to @POTUS' designation of this new national monument, children across America will understand the impact she has had on our country.
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On March 25th, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire ignited a passion inside of Frances Perkins. She would go on to dedicate her life to lifting the lives of working people – becoming the first woman Cabinet Secretary and longest-serving Secretary of Labor in history.
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BIG NEWS! Last week in South Florida, I witnessed the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program’s incredible impact. It's already helping communities create safe, accessible spaces where folks can connect with the outdoors and each other. I’m excited for the work to continue!
Last week, @Interior announced up to $450 million over the next five years for local communities across the nation to create new parks and trails or renovate existing parks through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program. https://t.co/bjP0srB849
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Today I am thinking with deep gratitude of everyone who has served. #VeteransDay2024 #WWIMemorial
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The story of Springfield’s 1908 race riots will now be safeguarded in perpetuity by America’s premier storytellers - the @NatlParkService - thanks to a monumental effort by @POTUS, Illinois leaders and the community of Springfield.
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.@AsstSecEstenoz joined leaders in IL this week to honor the new Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, which will tell the painful history of the race riot that catalyzed much of the civil rights movement. Our @NatlParkService team is committed to telling this story.
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After traveling across the United States to increase awareness of @Interior's Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program, I’m thrilled to see so many cities receive grants for the first time. $254 million for 54 local park projects in 24 states! https://t.co/fesJ3M63GE
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The Department of the Interior announced today the single largest grant investment ever from the Land and Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP)
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At @Interior, we are committed to ensuring that Americans in every corner of the nation continue to benefit from LWCF and its power to connect people to the outdoors. https://t.co/G1KCRDT5B8
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For 60 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has been safeguarding America's natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage while providing recreation opportunities to all Americans. In my travels I've seen the incredible impact LWCF is having on communities.
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This National Park Week, @AsstSecEstenoz toured @NatlParkService sites in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina to highlight how @POTUS' Investing in America agenda is bolstering nature-based infrastructure to protect communities and habitats. https://t.co/50RVUJjwf6
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Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz wrapped a weeklong tour of national parks throughout Florida, Georgia and South Carolina to celebrate National Park Week and...
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Bob Graham’s lifetime of extraordinary and humble service to Florida & the nation can’t be given justice in few words. Instead, I offer my deep gratitude for his life’s work. Especially his commitment to inspiring civic engagement and his love for & dedication to the Everglades.
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This week, @AsstSecEstenoz visited Puerto Rico to highlight how @Interior is supporting locally led, landscape-scale conservation and climate resilience projects on the island with investments from @POTUS’ Investing in America agenda. https://t.co/LearRbOV83
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Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz visited Puerto Rico this week to highlight how the Department of the Interior is supporting locally led, landscape-scale conserva...
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Investments from @POTUS’ Investing in America agenda are making incredible improvements to America’s public lands. At @GrandCanyonNPS I got to see and hear about a few of these transformational projects.
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Investments from @POTUS’ Investing in America agenda are having transformational impacts all across Arizona. Today in Tucson, I announced $10.3 million for ecosystem restoration projects across the state that will benefit both people and wildlife for generations to come.
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Ecosystems across America are being restored with funding from @POTUS’ Investing in America agenda, with benefits to both people and wildlife. I toured one of those projects at Cache River National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas.
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