I think we all understand the dangers of nutrient pollution and the need for aggressive action.
I think we all agree on local flexibility, as long as they meet the standards.
This is not just about public health issues, it really has a direct economic impact.
Farming is, someone has to have a real motivation to be a farmer today. It is not easy.
I appreciate very much your active participation here.
It is clearly a win-win situation. I would hope that we could move, we think there is some authority within the agency t...
American agriculture is very varied, and that diversity is a tremendous strength that should be preserved.
I think we should support 100 percent.
The introduction of large amounts of nitrogen into the environment has a number of undesirable impacts on water.
We need more help, that is why last year I suggested a nutrient trading program.
Nutrient pollution from nitrogen and phosphorus has consistently ranked as one of the top causes of degradation of some ...
These in turn harm the fishing, recreation and service industries that are dependent on the health of those waterways.
The goal of today's hearing is to demonstrate that nutrient pollution is a national problem.
Without objection, the record of the Committee will be held open for 2 weeks.
I believe that you and some of your former colleagues were responsible for a little provision in the 2008 Farm Bill call...
EPA's preference on these issues.
I appreciate very much that you have held the hearing.
It results in significant water quality problems, including harmful algae blooms and declines in wildlife and wildlife h...
