Thank you for introducing S. 233, the North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2011.
We cannot overemphasize how important all western Montanans feel this legislation is to protecting our clean water and Flathead Lake.
S. 233 represents a crucial component of this legacy.
I appreciate Senator Murkowski's openness in allowing me to be a part of this committee when I don't sit on it.
When these fires do occur they not only destroy the timber that we rely on for our businesses but also the habitat that is connected to it.
We have been working with others in our industry and also the conservation community for the past six years in a collaborative effort to dev...
The answer is very simple, poor forest management for a variety of reasons.
I would submit that this bill, enacted properly, could actually save money.
You know one of the objections that when this bill was here 2 years ago, one of the objections was why you doing this?
It is crucial to all Americans that we find ways to give the forest service the necessary tools they need to better manage our forests.
I thank Senator Tester for his undying support and his effort, his willingness to give it all for the betterment of Americans.