Gretel spent 25 years safeguarding America’s most treasured landscapes, from deserts to coastlines to mountain parks. She saw firsthand how weakened protections, political interference, and underfunding threaten the places people rely on for clean air, clean water, recreation, and cultural heritage. She believes public lands must remain accessible, protected, and managed with science and integrity.

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Gretel is committed to restoring strong environmental protections and ensuring public agencies have the resources they need to protect land, water, and wildlife. She supports science-based decision-making, climate resilience investments, and policies that prevent special interests from exploiting public resources at the expense of local communities.

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She knows that when we invest in our public lands and natural resources, we strengthen economies, expand recreation opportunities, and protect the health and safety of future generations.

Gretel is dedicated to preserving the landscapes and communities that define our country and ensuring they remain protected for everyone.