Dan Kildee: “I strongly support S. 2430, the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act... The Great Lakes are at a tipping point.…”

“I strongly support S. 2430, the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act... The Great Lakes are at a tipping point. These lakes, which comprise 20 percent of the earth's fresh water and 95 percent of North America's fresh water, are nothing less than in peril. It is vital this Congress do everything we can to ensure their protection and restoration. There are thousands of different species of fish and wildlife and 130 globally endangered or rare plants and animal species that have been identified within the Great Lakes ecosystem. S. 2430 will reauthorize and improve research and conservation programs aimed at protecting and restoring this fragile ecosystem. Our bill is the product of a long and collaborative process, and this bipartisan legislation is supported by a wide range of groups and organizations working to protect and restore the Great Lakes ecosystem. Our bill increases the authorization level for fish and wildlife restoration projects and makes legislative changes that improve upon the Act. I believe this should only be the beginning of our efforts on behalf of the Great Lakes.”