Today President Obama nominated Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) chief executive Sally Jewell to head the Interior Department. The following statement is from Earthjustice President Trip Van Noppen:

“We are pleased with the Administration’s pick and look forward to working with Sally Jewell. Her professional and personal commitment to conservation will be invaluable to running DOI. She understands from experience the role a healthy environment and public lands in particular play in our economy. Jewell has an important role in implementing the President’s commitment to addressing climate change both in terms of adaptation and transitioning to clean energy.”