Former Restoration Council Scientist Appointed to Federal Conservation Council

Dr. Robert Kröger, founder and executive director of The Origins Foundation, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council. Kröger will serve as a primary member representing wildlife-associated recreation interests.

The federal advisory council provides recommendations to the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting and shooting sports, conservation partnerships, and public access.

Kröger brings experience in federal restoration science, academic research, and global wildlife conservation to the role. Prior to founding The Origins Foundation, he served as the chief scientist for the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council, helping establish the scientific framework for large-scale restoration efforts following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Kröger currently leads The Origins Foundation, a global conservation organization supporting wildlife projects, research, and sustainable use initiatives. His international conservation work is expected to provide valuable perspectives on the future of wildlife management and hunting in the United States.