“Utah’s federal public lands are unquestionably worse off because of
Zinke’s corrupt and disastrous tenure as secretary of the Interior. From
spearheading the dismantling of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears
Ears national monuments to fast-tracking oil and gas leasing across
Utah’s redrock wilderness, Zinke’s legacy is one of prioritizing
short-term exploitation and profiteering over the protection and sound
stewardship of America’s public lands.
"He will undoubtedly go down as one of the worst Interior secretaries in living memory. Good riddance.”
Stephen Bloch, legal director of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
“In the world of Washington politics, Zinke was an anomaly. He had a
vision of a better future — an efficient department; a park system
without a backlog; a staff who listened. Where others dithered he got
stuff done. We owe him a debt of gratitude.”
Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee
“Zinke resigns: A good day. Zinke’s replacement — scary as hell because
he is shrewd + smart, drips w/oil + connections. With David Bernhardt,
we must be more vigilant.”
Terry Tempest Williams, author and environmental activist
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