[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11110]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         FIGHTING FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE'S LAND, WATER, AND HERITAGE

  (Mr. GUINTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Land and 
Water Conservation Fund and its impact on both New Hampshire's natural 
resources and our access to hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities.
  Established by Congress in 1965, the LWCF provides money to Federal, 
State, and local governments to purchase and preserve land, water, and 
wetlands for the benefit of all Americans.
  As Granite Staters know, we are blessed to call one of the most 
pristine ecological environments in the Nation our home. From the 
seacoast region to the White Mountain National Forest to Lake 
Winnipesaukee, outdoor recreation and activities are a vital part of 
New Hampshire's First Congressional District's economy.
  In fact, the Outdoor Industry Association found that active outdoor 
recreation generates $4.2 billion annually in consumer spending in New 
Hampshire, supports nearly 50,000 jobs across the State, and produces 
$293 million annually in State and local revenue. Furthermore, over 
800,000 people hunt, fish, or watch wildlife in New Hampshire each 
year, spending over $560 million on wildlife-related recreation.
  It is no surprise that the LWCF is a critical part in maintaining and 
strengthening those numbers, while simultaneously preserving our 
beautiful State.
  I urge my colleagues to join in support of this legislation.

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