[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1693-E1694]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING PAUL TUDOR JONES II

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2004

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Paul Tudor Jones II for his passionate dedication to conservation 
techniques and land stewardship practices of his Blue Valley Ranch 
located in Grand County, CO.
  Mr. Jones was the 2004 recipient of the Middle Park Land Trust Land 
Steward of the Year Award. This annual award is given to the Grand 
County, CO landowner who most exemplifies the mission of the Middle 
Park Land Trust in land management and conservation practices who help 
preserve Grand County's scenery, agriculture, water, wildlife and 
biodiversity for today and future generations.
  Mr. Jones first purchased a portion of the Blue Valley Ranch in 1994, 
he re-acquired the water rights and began a holistic approach to ranch 
management which includes wildlife conservation, agricultural 
production, stream enhancement, recreational activities and in essence, 
the preservation of our local heritage. The Blue Valley Ranch now 
encompasses 25,000 acres and is thriving.
  The primary focus of the Blue Valley Ranch is wildlife conservation. 
The ranch has worked in partnership with the Colorado Division of 
Wildlife on many projects including the reintroduction of antelope 
south of the Colorado River, sage grouse monitoring and habitat 
restoration, and wild turkey transplants on both public and private 
land.
  Habitat improvements for both wildlife and livestock have been 
prescribed burns, forest treatments, crops, and a rotational grazing 
system.
  Many miles of the Blue River and adjoining tributaries that were 
vulnerable to low flows, high temperatures, and predators have been 
restored to a more natural condition.
  It is a credit to Mr. Jones that agricultural production continues on 
the Blue Valley

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Ranch. Each year, the Ranch puts up hay and runs cattle as well as 
buffalo.
  On behalf of the residents of Grand County CO, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in honoring Paul Tudor Jones II for his dedication and 
commitment to land management and conservation practices and for being 
selected as the 2004 Middle Park Land Trust Land Steward of the Year 
Award.

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