New EPA Admin Announced For Montana
According to a press release from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Administrator Lee Zeldin announced Feb. 17 that President Donald Trump has appointed Cyrus M. Western to serve as the EPA Region 8 administrator.
As regional administrator, Western will lead the implementation of the administration’s environmental agenda priorities in Montana, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota and with 28 federally-recognized tribes.
“As we work to Power the Great American Comeback at EPA, we continue to assemble a fantastic team,” said Zeldin. “I am grateful Cyrus Western is joining EPA as our Regional Administrator for Region 8. I know with Cyrus’ experience in the Wyoming State House of Representatives championing energy and wildlife conservation, he will work non-stop to implement President Trump’s policies across the Region,” continued Zeldin.
Western said, “I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of the region and foster human health and environmental protection while encouraging sound economic growth. As a Wyoming native, I understand some of the unique challenges and opportunities this region faces and am committed to ensuring we meet the needs of the people while implementing the Administrator’s ‘Powering the Great American Comeback’ Initiative.
