Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), and Public Lands Council (PLC) congratulated former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce on being confirmed by the Senate to serve as the new Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). All three industry groups have supported Director Pearce’s nomination from the beginning and pushed for his confirmation because ranchers need a permanent BLM Director to be able to efficiently do their jobs.
“Director Pearce is the right person to lead the BLM and increase partnerships with the ranchers that manage millions of acres of range and pastureland land. NCBA is proud to have supported Pearce’s nomination since the beginning of the process and we are excited to continue working with him to the benefit of cattle producers across the West.” said NCBA President Gene Copenhaver.
“We are excited to welcome Steve Pearce as the new BLM Director and congratulate him on this appointment. We look forward to working with him in the months ahead.” said ASI President Ben Lehfeldt.
“Director Pearce has always been a strong advocate in upholding the multiple use mandate that guides federal land use policy and working closely with ranchers during his decades of public service. As BLM Director, he will be able to utilize his expertise to ensure ranchers are able to carry out the voluntary conservation work that is vital to maintaining America’s treasured natural resources. PLC and western livestock producers congratulate Director Pearce and stand ready to work with him to make much-needed changes to the BLM.” said PLC President and Colorado permittee Tim Canturbury.
