Robert C. Vandermark

Background

About Robert C. Vandermark

More than three decades of experience in public policy, communications, public interest education and advocacy campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels; expertise in public lands, natural resource & fisheries management, conservation, energy and environmental policy & advocacy. Specialties: Comprehensive understanding of Capitol Hill, federal agencies and the Administration; assess federal, state & local laws and regulations; develop new policy initiatives; direct efforts to influence legislative and administrative actions including: direct lobbying; overseeing public education and outreach; develop & work w/ coalitions of national, regional and local organizations; serve as spokesperson for national press, including print, radio & television; write statements & provide information to reporters; plan events; program evaluation and management. Policy Knowledge & Expertise: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Energy Policy Act, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), National Forest Management Act (NFMA), Fisheries Conservation and Management Act, Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, Wilderness Act, Multiple Use Sustained Yield Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.