08/22/2022
https://www.congress.gov...
"Why shouldn't we say to a state like Tennessee that if you want to use your Land and Water Conservation Fund money to acquire more lands have at it?"
"I fully support reauthorizing this Act this year in a way that reflects the changing needs and evolving viewpoints about conservation in the 21st century."
"I do approach the need for additional Federal purchases with some skepticism, particularly when we are dealing with tough budgetary times."
"I believe that it makes sense to shift the Federal focus away from land acquisition, particularly in Western states, toward maintaining and enhancing the accessibility and quality of the resources we ..."