WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, April 19, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will deliver a major speech on the Obama Administration’s approach to conservation and the need for a course correction in order to ensure healthy lands, water and wildlife for the next century of American conservation.
Following Jewell’s remarks, Editor in Chief of the National Geographic Magazine Susan Goldberg will hold a one-on-one conversation with the Secretary on threats facing public lands and Jewell’s vision for the future of conservation.
National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis will offer opening remarks to celebrate the 100-year milestone of America’s national parks, focusing on connecting with and creating the next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates. As part of National Park Week (April 16-24), visitors can enjoy all national parks – from iconic landscape parks like Acadia National Park in Maine to urban cultural sites like San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in California – for free.
Who:
Sally Jewell, U.S. Secretary of the Interior
Jonathan B. Jarvis, Director, National Park Service
Susan Goldberg, Editor in Chief, National Geographic Magazine
Gary E. Knell, President and CEO, National Geographic Society
What:
Major speech on conservation at National Geographic
When:
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
1:45 p.m. EDT – Media check-in
2:00 p.m. EDT – Director Jarvis delivers remarks
2:10 p.m. EDT – Secretary Jewell delivers remarks
2:40 p.m. EDT – Conversation with Susan Goldberg
3:00 p.m. EDT – Media availability
Where:
Grosvenor Auditorium at the National Geographic Society
1600 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Media:
Credentialed members of the media are encouraged to RSVP here.
Source: Department of Interior
