We need solutions that fuel long-term economic development and provide multiple benefits like Senator Bennet's Healthy Watersheds and Healthy Communities Act.

Don't just force regulation and designations on my people, follow our lead.

could you talk a little bit about what the producers in the Valley are beginning to think about the use of groundwater conservation easements

I do think has enormous potential but has fallen short of that potential in the rollout.

I think if we can move decision-making point down a level or two to the people that are interacting with us on daily basis, we would get a better result.

I believe we have a responsibility to protect our environment for future generations.

I'm particularly glad to see H.R. 8219 from my friend Rep. Tokuda on today's agenda, as I am a proud original cosponsor of the bill.

I am confident that we will come out of today's field hearings with innovative solutions for farmers and ranchers.

Thank you. Thank you all for your excellent testimony. Appreciate your being here.

Instead of a dust bowl, today's farmers and ranchers are dealing with a 1,200-year drought.

What can we do to help move this forward, do you think?

I do think has enormous potential but has fallen short of that potential in the rollout.

Only Congress can designate new wilderness, and while many have supported these designations throughout the country over the years...

Thank you all for being here today.

We can actually absolutely do a better job of incentivizing positive outcomes through the Conservation Reserve Program.

Thank you very much, Mr. Sternberger. Thanks for being here.

In my mind, this is a perfect example of what we are trying to get to in the conversations that we are having.

I am honored to be here with you today and look forward to getting a farm bill across the finish line.