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Martin Heinrich: “The LWCF exists to protect public lands and waters and expand recreational access nationwide for the public benefit, not…”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2026
The LWCF exists to protect public lands and waters and expand recreational access nationwide for the public benefit, not to enrich private interests.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Senator Heinrich on the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

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