Incoming director wants to keep politics out of parks

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Yellowstone National Park's Incoming director says he won't let his new position be politicized. Cameron "Cam" Sholly Is taking over for Dan Wenk, who spent seven years In the position. Wenk said disagreements with the Trump administration led to him being forced from his post (E&E News PM. June 7). He chose to retire Instead of taking a National Park Service job In Washington, D.C. Sholly dismissed the Idea that his promotion Is politically motivated. "I think It's Important for us to manage these parks apolitically. Just like In the military, we take great pride In serving all Americans and protecting these Incredible places and stories," he said In a phone Interview. "The parks are Important to everyone. What we don't want Is for them to be driven by politics." Sholly added that he has had a positive relationship with the new administration so far. He has been the director of the Park Service's Midwest Region since 2015. He said he has been talking about the transition often with Wenk, who Is an old friend.