Rep. Richard Pombo

"Wildlife Villain" Provokes Enviros' Ire

"Wildlife Villain" Provokes Enviros' IrePosted by Hillary Rosner on May 15, 2006 - 6:54pm.

Tempers are escalating in the longstanding battle between Rep. Richard Pombo, R-Calif., and environmental groups - this time over content on a taxpayer-funded web site. The congressman, who was recently named "Wildlife Villain of the Year" by Defenders of Wildlife, chairs the House Resources Committee and is known for his staunchly anti-conservation views. He's best known for efforts to undermine the Endangered Species Act and other cornerstone environmental legislation.



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