National Audubon Society Applauds Launch of Bipartisan Senate Stewardship Caucus

WASHINGTON — This week, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators formalized the brand new Senate Stewardship Caucus, created to assist the well being, leisure, and financial advantages of our pure assets. Launched by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT), the newly shaped Congressional caucus commits to working throughout the aisle to advance efforts that shield and restore public lands, waters and wildlife habitat; improve outside entry for communities throughout the nation; and strengthen native economies that rely on wholesome and ample pure locations. As of the formal launch, 4 further 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).

Assertion from Marshall Johnson, Chief Conservation Officer on the Nationwide Audubon Society:

“The accountable stewardship of our pure assets is crucial for the well being and sustainability of our nation’s birds, individuals, and native economies. From wetlands that buffer communities from flooding to forests that assist biodiversity and carbon storage, investing in conservation delivers advantages for generations to come back.

“The Senate Stewardship Caucus embodies the bipartisan spirit that has lengthy outlined America’s biggest conservation achievements. By working collectively we will be certain that stewardship of our shared pure heritage continues to unite and maintain each individuals and wildlife.

“Audubon appears to be like ahead to working with members of the brand new caucus to safe sturdy conservation insurance policies that ship advantages for birds and communities throughout the nation and hemisphere.”

About Audubon 

The Nationwide Audubon Society is a number one nonprofit conservation group with 120 years of science-based, community-driven affect, devoted to defending birds and the locations they want, as we speak and tomorrow. Birds are highly effective indicators of our planet’s well being, performing as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and encourage motion. Audubon works throughout the Western Hemisphere, pushed by the understanding that what is nice for birds is nice for the planet. By a collaborative, bipartisan method throughout habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives significant and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 workers and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing pressure dedicated to making sure a greater planet for each birds and other people for generations to come back. Be taught extra at www.audubon.org and on Fb, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety. 

Media Contact: Jason Howe, jason.howe@audubon.org