[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TUOLUMNE COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT FOUNDER'S DAY 
                              CELEBRATION

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2018

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, Tuolumne County Alliance for Resources & 
Environment, known by its acronym TuCARE, was founded in 1988 by a 
group of concerned citizens who believed forest regulations were 
dooming rural communities to economic ruin. It has grown in to an 
effective grassroots organization dedicated to educating the public and 
legislators about the wise use of our natural resources.
   The group emphasizes ``Multiple Use is Wise Use'', meaning the 
public lands and resources contained therein are intended for a variety 
of public uses, including timber production, recreation, watershed 
sources, and biodiversity in habitat.
   Officers and members of TuCARE make presentations before legislative 
bodies and present to public and private organizations on behalf of 
Tuolumne County natural resource issues. As part of their mission to 
educate, TuCARE publishes news articles and position papers on topics 
such as vegetation management including the use of herbicides; ``No Net 
Loss'' of private lands, wildlife protection overreach, and the 
development of water storage and mineral extraction on both public and 
private lands.
   TuCARE has engaged on many important land use issues, including 
opposing the expansion of Yosemite National Park and working tirelessly 
to keep the Stanislaus National Forest a multiple use forest. The group 
also worked to promote the Clavey River Project that would have 
increased county water supplies and generated electricity through hydro 
projects and supported the continuation of Forest Reserve Funds that 
guaranteed local communities a share of the receipts from timber 
harvests from local public lands.
   Over the years, TuCARE has continued to press for reduced 
restrictions on private property owners, including the elimination of 
severe ESA, CEPA and NEPA regulations that discourage a vibrant local 
economy and negatively affect the ability to manage resources.
   During the past 30 years, TuCARE has held countless natural resource 
tours and summits for the public, including legislators, decision 
makers, educators and the public, both young and old. Since the tours 
began, TuCARE has had the privilege of educating over 30,000 
individuals about the wise use and management of our natural resources. 
Nearly 300 dedicated men and women have volunteered untold hours to 
respond to the resource education needs of the public as part of 
TuCARE's extensive list of past (and present) Board of Directors. These 
individuals share a passion for the need to educate so others can make 
better, informed decisions about our resources. TuCARE volunteers are 
working to ensure the perpetuity of our resources for future 
generations and to help local economies prosper despite restrictive 
environmental rules and regulations.
   TuCARE's members have consistently supported the organization's 
efforts both financially and physically--attending 30 years of annual 
resource summits, annual dinners and responding to ``boots on the 
ground'' needs for rallies and public displays of support. It has been 
a true group effort, with men and women from all walks of life joining 
together to ensure the promise of life, liberty and prosperity.

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