Ben Cardin actually said...

I want to get your view of how important it is for us to restore islands such as Poplar Island or Blackwater Wildlife Refuge.

Poplar Island environmental restorations cost more up front, but they save us money over a longer period of time.

We did talk about the mentorship programs and the limitations that are there with the way that it has been merged with the Protege program.

I would invite members of the Committee to join me to visit Poplar Island and see first hand how we have restored biodiversity in reclaiming...