NWF & MWF Laud Senator Tester’s Restoration Forestry Bill
MISSOULA, MT (July 17, 2009) – The National Wildlife Federation and the Montana Wildlife Federation today hailed the introduction of the Montana Forest Jobs and Recreation Act by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT).
“Senator Tester’s legislation shows how we can restore America’s forests, put people to work, and protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat,” said Larry Schweiger, president & CEO, National Wildlife Federation. “It’s a Montana-made solution that can work on national forests across the country.”
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Hunting and Fishing Group Backs Bill to Protect Water
Sportsmen for Responsible Energy Development calls on oil and gas industry to disclose chemicals they use
WASHINGTON (June 9, 2009 ) – Sportsmen applauded legislation introduced today to regulate a controversial energy industry drilling practice suspected of contaminating ground water.
The bill, sponsored by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo. and Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., would require the energy industry to reveal the chemical contents of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” fluids used to fill fissures in rock formations and force oil or natural gas from wells.
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