[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 24, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E923]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MAY RANCH FOR BEING AWARDED THE 2021 LEOPOLD CONSERVATION 
                                 AWARD

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 24, 2021

  Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize May Ranch of 
Lamar, Colorado for receiving the 2021 Colorado Leopold Conservation 
Award.
  The Leopold Conservation Award Program, named after conservationist 
Aldo Leopold, recognizes and celebrates voluntary land conservation by 
private agricultural landowners. Each year, only one landowner in each 
of the participating states is given this award. Owned and operated by 
the Dallas and Brenda May family, the May Ranch of Lamar was given this 
award for 2021.
  The May Ranch exemplifies how livestock and wildlife can thrive 
together. Through collaborations with various wildlife and conservation 
organizations, the Mays have planted native trees, installed wildlife-
friendly fences, and managed grazing on the ranch's grasslands. With 
the wetlands on the ranch serving as an oasis for birds, their grass-
fed beef is marketed as ``Raised on Bird Friendly Land.'' The Mays have 
shown commitment to not only the conservation of the ecosystem on May 
Ranch, but to the agricultural way of life that is so important to 
Eastern Colorado.
  On behalf of the 4th Congressional District of Colorado, I am honored 
to celebrate this special recognition of the May Ranch as the 2021 
Leopold Conservation Award recipient.

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