Environment
Our region of southern and eastern Kentucky is blessed with a unique landscape abounding in scenic beauty, valuable natural resources, and recreation opportunities amongst some of the world’s oldest mountains. I have long believed that our nation and governing laws can carefully balance the protection of our natural resources with vibrant economic development and prosperity. Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to ensure that the natural environment of our region is preserved by supporting legislation that protects our National Parks, federal lands and designated wildlife habitat. The pristine forests and natural beauty of our region are blessings for which we all have the responsibility to act as stewards, ensuring their preservation for future generations. With this in mind, I have worked hard to make our rivers and hillsides cleaner with programs such as the Eastern Kentucky PRIDE program. PRIDE is a massive federal, state and local joint effort that, to date, has: Related Documents:
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