After Sexual Misconduct Reports, New Director Appointed At Wdfw

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife — recently troubled by reports of sexual harassment, including a former manager convicted of rape — announced Saturday that Kelly Susewind has been appointed director of the agency. “The public has high expectations for WDFW, and I’m excited about being in a position to deliver the results they deserve,” Susewind said in a statement. The Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to appoint Susewind after interviewing seven candidates in May and narrowing the finalists to three candidates. Susewind will earn $165,000 a year and take over Aug.

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