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Ed Markey: I have complained about for years for its upland bias. In fact, I am filing legislation to rename it the Upland and…

On the recordMay 11, 2021
I have complained about for years for its upland bias. In fact, I am filing legislation to rename it the Upland and Freshwater Conservation Fund.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey criticizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund for favoring upland areas over coastal regions.

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