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Gary Peters: ““We must invest in special places like this so that researchers and scientists at Thunder Bay can continue their…”

On the recordSeptember 6, 2026
“We must invest in special places like this so that researchers and scientists at Thunder Bay can continue their conservation and research efforts. That's why I've long worked to secure federal funding for the great work done here at Thunder Bay, and I’ll keep pushing to ensure they get the support they need.”
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing the need for federal funding for conservation

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