[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H570]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        INVASIVE SPECIES SUMMIT

  (Ms. STEFANIK asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, from Lake George to the Saint Lawrence 
Seaway to the pristine waters of Lake Champlain and all of the 
beautiful mountains and maple trees that run between, my district is 
home to many ecological treasures.
  Many of these natural wonders have fallen under siege to invasive 
species that threaten the health and beauty of these natural habitats. 
Our environment is our lifeblood in upstate New York, and we must 
protect it from these predators so as to boost our economy and ensure 
we protect our environment for future generations.
  This Friday, I will be proud to join with stakeholders, who have been 
working tirelessly on this issue across my district and across New York 
State, at an Invasive Species Summit in Clayton, New York. Together, we 
will explore best practices and information sharing as well as to work 
on innovative new solutions to stop this epidemic.
  By working together at the Federal, State, and local levels, I know 
we can preserve our natural treasures for generations to come.

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