Harris Sherman
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Harris Sherman | |
|---|---|
| Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment | |
| In office 2009–2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harris Sherman |
| Spouse(s) | Tina Staley |
| Education | Columbia University (BS) |
Harris Sherman is an American lawyer who served twice as the executive director of Colorado Department of Natural Resources[1] under two different governors[2] before being appointed by President Obama[3] and unanimously confirmed by the US Senate as USDA's Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment.[4]
Education[edit]
Sherman received a bachelor's degree from Colorado College and his law degree from Columbia University Law School.[5]
Director, Colorado Department of Natural Resources[edit]
Sherman served first term as executive director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources from 1975 to 1980, appointed by Governor Richard Lamm.[6]
In 2007, Sherman was picked again as Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources by Governor Bill Ritter.[7]
Sherman oversaw the state's natural resources,[8] and served as Chairman of the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission.[9]
Under Secretary, Natural Resources & the Environment, USDA[edit]
Sherman left his position in 2009 when President Barack Obama nominated him to become Under Secretary for Natural Resources & Environment at USDA.[10][11]
Under his tenure, Forest Service saw unprecedented wildfires throughout the Western United States.[12]
Sherman represents the USDA on the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force created by President Obama[13] regarding Gulf of Mexico initiatives to restore coastal communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.[14]
Sherman left this position in 2013.[15]
Criticism[edit]
Sherman's nomination was received mixed reception from the environmental community, some lauded his nomination for his spearheaded tougher, more environmentally stringent drilling regulations during his time as Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources in Government of Colorado,[16] however many criticized his role in moving Colorado's controversial Roadless rule forward.[17] In June 2009, Michael Francis, director of the Wilderness Society's national forest program, stated that Sherman's work on the Colorado's roadless rule makes him an unsuitable candidate for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment.[18]
References[edit]
- ↑ Preusch, Matthew. "Obama nominates Coloradan Harris Sherman to oversee U.S. Forest Service". Oregon Live. The Oregonian. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ "Harris Sherman, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture". EPA. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ "President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 9/10/09". obama white house. The White House. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ Reuters Staff. "Obama taps Coloradan as USDA environmental chief". Reuters. Thomas Reuters Corporation. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ "Colorado resources chief Sherman picked for USDA post". BizJournals. American City Business Journals. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ Salisbury, David F. "'Fast track' for energy projects in Colorado". The Christian Science Monitor. Church of Christ, Scientist. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ Gandy, Sara. "Ritter picks Natural Resources chief". 9News. KUSA. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ Newsroom, Staff. "Ritter administration eyes oil and gas commission overhaul". The Denver Post. Digital First Media. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ Proctor, Cathy. "Colorado oil, gas rules approved". BizJournals. American City Business Journals. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ Ingold, John; Finley, Bruce. "Sherman up for Ag post". The Denver Post. Digital First Media. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ Staff report. "Obama nominates Harris Sherman to oversee Forest Service". The Desert News. Deseret News Publishing Company. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ Fears, Darryl. "Colorado's table was set for monster fire". The Washington Post. Nash Holdings. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ MASTI, RAMIT PLUSHNICK. "Texas wetland work could be model for post-BP spill action". Nbc News. NBC. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ "U.S. outlines gulf restoration plans". UPI. United Press International. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ "Statements on Departure of Under Secretary Harris Sherman from USDA". Usda.gov. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ↑ O Williams, David. "Love it, hate it: Conservationists split on Sherman pick to head USFS". The Colorado Independent. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ↑ O Williams, David. "Sherman mentioned for USDA post, but roadless rule could be roadblock". The Colorado Independent. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ↑ Straub, Noelle; Bontrager, Eric. "New Obama Pick for USDA Undersecretary Criticized for Roadless Views". The Newyork Times. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
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