WASHINGTON — This week, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators formalized the new Senate Stewardship Caucus, created to support the health, recreational, and economic benefits of our natural resources. Launched by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT), the newly formed Congressional caucus commits to working across the aisle to advance efforts that protect and restore public lands, waters and wildlife habitat; increase outdoor access for communities across the nation; and strengthen local economies that depend on healthy and abundant natural places. As of the formal launch, four additional Senators have joined the caucus: Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Katie Britt (R-AL), Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-NV), and Thom Tills (R-NC).
Statement from Marshall Johnson, Chief Conservation Officer at the National Audubon Society:
“The responsible stewardship of our natural resources is essential for the health and sustainability of our nation’s birds, people, and local economies. From wetlands that buffer communities from flooding to forests that support biodiversity and carbon storage, investing in conservation delivers benefits for generations to come.
“The Senate Stewardship Caucus embodies the bipartisan spirit that has long defined America’s greatest conservation achievements. By working together we can ensure that stewardship of our shared natural heritage continues to unite and sustain both people and wildlife.
“Audubon looks forward to working with members of the new caucus to secure durable conservation policies that deliver benefits for birds and communities across the nation and hemisphere.”
About Audubon
The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.
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