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Our Coastal Environment, Wildlife, and RecreationMillions of visitors come to South Carolina each year to see the natural treasures we have in the Lowcountry. In the 110th Congress, I am proud to serve on the Natural Resources Committee and also serve as the Ranking Republican on the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Oceans and Wildlife. In this capacity, I have been able to fight for our local shrimping industry, which is an important part of the Lowcountry’s culture and history. I am also working to establish a blueprint for the development of a domestic aquaculture industry; therefore, America will become less dependent on foreign and sometimes unsafe sources of seafood. I have been proud to cosponsor legislation supporting our nation’s beaches, and legislation that funds ocean and coastal mapping that will assist coastal South Carolina in hurricane research. Also, wildlife conservation has been one my top priorities, and this year there has been a dramatic increase in funding for sea turtle conservation. Sites of Interest:
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