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Biologists seek ouster ofnew wildlife conservationchiefLETTER TO PARNELL: Signers say Corey Rossilacks the credentials of even an entry-levelbiologist.By MARY PEMBERTONThe Associated Press
Published: March 22nd, 2010 10:25 PMLast Modified: March 22nd, 2010 10:26 PM
Dozens of former state employees are seeking to oust Alaska'snew wildlife director, saying in a letter sent Monday to thegovernor that the man who listed Sarah Palin's parents asreferences lacks the education and scientific training for thejob.
Corey Rossi, formerly the state'sassistant commissioner forabundance management, took overthe post at the Division of WildlifeConservation last week. In the lettersent to Commissioner Denby Lloydlate Sunday and Gov. Sean Parnellon Monday, dozens of former AlaskaDepartment of Fish and Gameworkers said Rossi lacks thecredentials to get even an entry-level job as a biologist.
"We believe this appointment willerode staff morale, result inresignations, reduce broad publicsupport for state wildlife management, and potentially jeopardize somewildlife resources that the division manages for all citizens of the state,"the letter said.
The signers, 39 former biologists and supervisors at the agency,represent more than 760 years of department experience.
Rossi and Lloyd did not immediately return calls for comment Monday.Parnell spokeswoman Sharon Leighow said Monday that thecommissioner would review the letter.
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Lloyd's office has refused to provide The Associated Press with a copyof Rossi's resume, citing state confidentiality laws. A copy of the resumeobtained by the AP does not list a college degree but says Rossi has 30
semester hours in zoology, botany and biology from a half-dozen universities.
Chuck and Sally Heath, the parents of former Gov. Sarah Palin and the 2008 GOP vice presidentialcandidate, top the list of references.
Sally Heath told the AP that Rossi was "a wonderful, ethical, honest person that we have workedwith for many years."
Heath said she and her husband worked for
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