On the recordJuly 26, 2011
The Land and Water Conservation Fund has helped ensure the permanent protection and maintenance of critical lands in our national forests, parks, wildlife refuges, and historic sites. Equally important, it has provided matching funds to support countless state parks and recreation projects in thousands of communities in every state in the nation. The Land and Water Conservation Fund not only helps provide outdoor recreation access so that parents can teach their children about active, healthy lifestyles, it also provides an economic boost. In Washington state alone, the 2.7 million people who enjoy hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching contribute $3 billion to the local economy. I've joined bipartisan efforts to protect this important fund because, in the Pacific Northwest, we take special pride in our natural resources. I'm proud to, again, follow in the footsteps of so many who have worked together to protect the outdoors and our environment. I urge my colleagues to support the Bass amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Hampshire (Mr. Bass). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Lamborn





