Environment

DelBene: Hearing on Wildfires was Long Overdue

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement regarding the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry hearing on the 2015 fire season and long-term trends: “I’m very pleased that the subcommittee has called this hearing, though I think it’s long overdue. This is the first hearing solely on wildfires in more than a decade. This…

Congressional cut shuts down park program

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SEATTLE - A quiet move in Congress puts preserving park land in Washington at risk. Money has been cut off for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Jeanie Robinson is president of the Friends of North Creek Forest. “It's going well with hundreds of people who've supported us,” she said as she walked into the 42 acres of woodland just five minutes from downtown…

DelBene: Expiration of LWCF is Irresponsible, Unacceptable

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today issued the following statement after Congress failed to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) before it expired: “It is simply irresponsible to end a program that supports environmental conservation projects and preserves our natural resources for future generations at no cost to taxpayers,” DelBene…

DelBene Statement on Upcoming Expiration of LWCF

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) signed onto a letter urging House leaders to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) before it expires on Sept. 30. “The LWCF is crucial for protecting the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and is important to our economy. Outdoor recreation supports more than 200,000 jobs in our state and contributes $20 billion a year to Washington…

DelBene Statement on Pope Francis Joint Meeting of Congress

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement after the address of the Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, Pope Francis. “I agree that Congress must take action on many of the issues Pope Francis addressed today – immigration reform, climate change and the need to help those who are struggling. Communities of faith have been…

DelBene Demands Reauthorization of LWCF

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today delivered remarks on the House floor calling on Congress to reauthorize the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) before it expires. A video of DelBene’s speech can be found here. At the end of September, the congressional authorization for the LWCF will expire. Since it was established in 1965, the LWCF has invested $637 million in…

DelBene, Murray Call for Reauthorization of LWCF

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BOTHELL – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) called on Congress to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). In less than two months, the congressional authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) will expire. Since it was established in 1965, the LWCF has invested $637 million in Washington projects, including…

DelBene, Murray Hear From Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts

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SEATTLE – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) met with outdoor recreation stakeholders to discuss the positive economic effect this industry has had on Washington. “The Pacific Northwest is home to some of our nation’s most beautiful national forests, parks, mountains and waterways. As someone who loves hiking and the outdoors, I…

DelBene Celebrates Preservation of Illabot Creek, Rafts Skagit River

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CONCRETE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) celebrated the designation of Illabot Creek as wild and scenic today by rafting part of the Skagit River. “People have come to Illabot Creek for generations to hunt, fish and recreate. Designating Illabot Creek as wild and scenic has preserved these opportunities for generations to come.” DelBene said.…