Russ Feingold: “I rise today to introduce ``The Gaylord Nelson Apostle Islands Stewardship Act of 1999.'' I am pleased to have the…”

“I rise today to introduce ``The Gaylord Nelson Apostle Islands Stewardship Act of 1999.'' I am pleased to have the Senior Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Kohl) join me as an original cosponsor of this legislation. Many outside Wisconsin may not know that, in addition to founding Earth Day, Senator Nelson was also the primary sponsor of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Act. That act, which passed in 1970, protects one of Northern Wisconsin's most beautiful areas, at which I spend my vacation with my family every year. Though Senator Nelson has received many awards, I know that among his proudest accomplishments are those bills he crafted which have produced real and lasting change in preserving America's lands, such as the Apostle Islands. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore includes 21 forested islands and 12 miles of pristine shoreline which are among the Great Lakes' most spectacular scenery.”