CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES related term(s) Ecology and Environment

Addresses

Environmental Benefits of Cattle Grazing: Teresa Oe, E1902 [25OC]

Agreements

South Dakota Conservation Reserve Program-Wetlands Agreement, S10912 [24OC]

Amendments

Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (S. 148), S6180 [29JN]

Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area: establish (S. 2273), S9967, S10005 [5OC]

Bureau of Reclamation: management of water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River (S. 2951), S10528 [13OC]

Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (H.R. 701), H2607 [4MY], H2849, H2858, H2861, H2865, H2868, H2871, H2872, H2875, H2877, H2884, H2887, H2890, H2891, H2895, H2898, H2900, H2902 [10MY], H2908, H2909, H2910, H2911, H2913, H2916, H2918, H2920, H2921, H2923, H2926, H2931, H2951 [11MY]

Commission on Ocean Policy: establish (S. 2327), S5814 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: encourage research and agricultural best practices to supplement the natural carbon cycle in soil (S. 1066), S10642 [17OC]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study on reclamation and reuse of water and wastewater in Hawaii (S. 1694), S2793 [13AP], S11741 [7DE]

———participation in design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater in the Lakehaven Utility District (S. 2301), S10529 [13OC]

———participation in design, planning, and construction of the Denver Water Reuse Project (S. 1848), S10528 [13OC]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2884), S10809 [19OC]

Harney County, OR: designate wilderness areas and a cooperative management and protection area in the vicinity of Steens Mountain (H.R. 4828), H8736 [3OC], H8760 [4OC]

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area: establish (H.R. 2941), H8800 [4OC], H8852, H8854 [5OC]

Nevada: Bureau of Reclamation participation in the design and construction of the Truckee Watershed Reclamation Project for the reuse of water (S. 2195), S10528 [13OC]

San Isabel National Forest: designate certain lands as Spanish Peaks Wilderness (H.R. 898), S10828 [19OC]

———designate certain lands as Spanish Peaks Wilderness (S. 503), S2792 [13AP]

San Rafael Western Legacy District: establish (H.R. 3605), H3926, H3927 [6JN], H3942, H3943, H3944, H3946, H3951, H3954, H3955, H3958, H3959 [7JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: eliminate administrative waste, fraud, and abuse in fish and wildlife restoration projects funded by excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment (H.R. 3671), S10462, S10491 [12OC], H1814, H1815, H1818, H1819 [5AP], H10017 [17OC]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), S8865 [20SE], S8885, S8916, S8929, S8960, S8986, S8987, S8988 [21SE], S9151, S9205 [25SE], S10852 [23OC], H10037 [17OC], H10257 [18OC], H10364 [19OC]

Analyses

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments (H.R. 4010), E342 [16MR]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act, S10881 [23OC], H10365 [19OC]

Articles and editorials

Brande Exemplifies Secret of Vermont, S5879 [27JN]

Clinton Seeks Legacy of Forest Protection, S6515 [12JY]

Clinton's Legacy as Preservationist?, S6515 [12JY]

Conservation Money, S9914 [5OC]

Fight Over Forests—Which Public Lands Should Remain Roadless?, S6515 [12JY]

Forests Need Protection, S6516 [12JY]

Green Bill in the House, H2946 [11MY]

Growth Reshapes Coasts, S7433-S7435 [21JY]

Land Plan—Worthwhile Conservation Act Stuck in Committee, E1138 [28JN]

Missouri River Trust Fund Is Worthy Idea, S1682 [23MR]

Pettiness on Capitol Hill, S11116 [26OC]

Poetic Justice in Accusations—Clinton Administration Deserves Criticism for Policy That Aided Fires, E1537 [20SE]

Prescription for Forest Health Probably Would Kill the Patient, S6516 [12JY]

President's Roadless Plan Too Confusing for Future Generations, E1157 [29JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: encourage producers to rest and rehabilitate croplands while enhancing soil and water conservation and wildlife habitat (see H.R. 3847), H756 [8MR]

———improve representation and accountability of Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act committees and access to and service of Dept. of Agriculture programs (see H.R. 4675), H4590 [15JN]

———promote conservation of farm and ranch lands (see S. 3223), S10801 [19OC]

———promote sustainable groundwater management of the southern Ogallala Aquifer (see S. 2755), S5460 [20JN] (see H.R. 4726), H5036 [22JN]

Animals: conservation of great apes (see H.R. 4320), H2338 [13AP]

Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness: establish (see S. 2956), S7839 [27JY]

Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 2273), S1596 [22MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: management of water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River (see S. 2951), S7839 [27JY]

California: authorize water reuse and recycling projects (see S. 3232), S10999 [25OC] (see H.R. 5555), H11194 [25OC]

Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see S. 2123), S930 [29FE] (see S. 2567), S4014 [16MY] (see H.R. 4377), H2605 [4MY]

———use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (H.R. 701), consideration (see H. Res. 497), H2769 [9MY]

Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 2956), S7839 [27JY]

Commission on Ocean Policy: establish (see S. 2327), S1884 [29MR] (see H.R. 4410), H2770 [9MY]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of New Hampshire and Vermont (see S. 3212), S10716 [18OC]

Corps of Engineers: conduct studies and carry out ecosystem restoration within Puget Sound and adjacent waters in Washington (see S. 2228), S1391 [9MR] (see H.R. 3882), H920 [9MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: facilitate a regional approach to the acquisition of permanent conservation easements in the Chino Basin, CA (see H.R. 4691), H4674 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize feasibility studies of water resource projects in Washington (see H.R. 4139), H1628 [30MR]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Inland Empire regional water recycling project and assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in California (see H.R. 4533), H3812 [24MY]

———participate in Inland Empire regional water recycling and Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination demonstration and reclamation projects and aid construction of California regional brine lines (see H.R. 4531), H3812 [24MY]

———participation in design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater in the Lakehaven Utility District (see S. 2301), S1815 [28MR] (see H.R. 3815), H631 [1MR]

———participation in design, planning, and construction of the Santa Fe Regional Water Management and River Restoration Project (see S. 3078), S8823 [20SE]

Diamond Valley Lake: establish interpretive center and museum to ensure protection and interpretation of paleontology discoveries and develop a trail system for the lake (see S. 2977), S7840 [27JY] (see H.R. 4187), H1851 [5AP]

Everglades National Park: restoration plan (see S. 2797), S5884 [27JN] (see H.R. 5121), H7364 [7SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend relative to relative to wetlands mitigation banking (see S. 2948), S7839 [27JY]

Fish and fishing: conserve Atlantic highly migratory species of fish (see H.R. 4612), H4120 [8JN] (see H.R. 4773), H5240 [27JN]

———establish a fisheries habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement program (see S. 2441), S2728 [13AP] (see H.R. 4278), H2337 [13AP]

———recover depleted fish stocks and promote the long-term sustainability of marine fisheries (see H.R. 4046), H1163 [21MR]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: improve implementation of the western Alaska community development quota program (see H.R. 5565), H11206 [26OC]

Food Security Act: establish the Conservation Security Program (see S. 3260), S11252 [27OC] (see H.R. 5511), H10472 [19OC]

Harney County, OR: designate wilderness areas and a cooperative management and protection area in the vicinity of Steens Mountain (see S. 3052), S8585 [14SE] (see H.R. 4828), H5954 [12JY]

———designate wilderness areas and a cooperative management and protection area in the vicinity of Steens Mountain (H.R. 4828), consideration (see H. Res. 609), H8735 [3OC]

Japan: oppose permanent seat on U.N. Security Council until the Japanese Government complies with International Whaling Commission requirements and ends the commercialization of whale meat (see H. Con. Res. 431), H10473 [19OC]

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act: reauthorize (see S. 2278), S1671 [23MR] (see S. 3032), S8413 [12SE]

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 3044), S8501 [13SE]

———establish (H.R. 2941), consideration (see H. Res. 610), H8799 [4OC]

Missouri River: establish a trust fund to improve conservation, public use, erosion control, and maintenance of fish and wildlife in South Dakota (see S. 2291), S1671 [23MR] (see H.R. 5527), H10808 [24OC]

———improve environmental quality and public use and appreciation, and expand Corps of Engineers authority to protect, enhance, and restore the fish and wildlife habitat (see S. 2704), S4820 [8JN] (see H.R. 4754), H5168 [26JN]

Motor vehicles: establish a pilot program to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles in public transportation (see H.R. 5384), H8799 [4OC]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 4010), H1118 [16MR]

National Park Service: provide for high quality stewardship to commemorate the heritage of the people of the U.S. and to recognize the importance of outdoor recreational opportunities (see S. 2816), S6121 [29JN]

Natural resources: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund conservation programs (see S. 2181), S1173 [6MR]

Nevada: Bureau of Reclamation participation in the design and construction of the Truckee Watershed Reclamation Project for the reuse of water (see S. 2195), S1233 [7MR] (see H.R. 4928), H6776 [24JY]

Oceans: establish Ocean and Coast Conservation Fund (see S. 2223), S1316 [8MR]

Petroleum: prohibit the exportation of Alaskan North Slope crude oil (see H.R. 5318), H8405 [27SE]

Power resources: encourage summer fill and fuel budgeting programs for propane, kerosene, and heating oil (see S. 2224), S1316 [8MR] (see H.R. 4264), H2238 [12AP]

Puerto Rico: protect certain lands and encourage intergovernmental cooperation in land and water conservation (see H.R. 4668), H4484 [14JN]

Rivers: reduce sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see H.R. 4013), H1118 [16MR]

San Rafael Western Legacy District: establish (see S. 2048), S538 [9FE] (see H.R. 3605), H278 [9FE]

———establish (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 516), H3924 [6JN]

Taxation: exclude from gross income gain on the sale of land or an easement therein for open space conservation purposes to a governmental unit (see H.R. 5336), H8468 [28SE]

———exclude from self-employment earnings certain payments under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4064), H1284 [22MR] (see H.R. 4212), H1957 [6AP]

———exclusion from gross income of the sale or exchange of qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 5054), H7208 [27JY]

———provide tax incentives for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and the retail sale of alternative fuels (see S. 2591), S4190 [18MY]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 2344), S2106 [4AP]

———treatment of certain farm rental income and all payments under the environmental conservation acreage reserve program (see H.R. 4260), H2238 [12AP]

Tongass National Forest: protect (see H.R. 5414), H9504 [6OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: eliminate administrative waste, fraud, and abuse in fish and wildlife restoration projects funded by excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment (see S. 2609), S4297 [23MY] (see H.R. 3671), H509 [16FE]

———eliminate administrative waste, fraud, and abuse in fish and wildlife restoration projects funded by excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment (H.R. 3671), consideration (see H. Res. 455), H1674 [3AP]

Water: direct the Dept. of the Army to recommend water resources development and conservation projects only if there are certain projected benefits (see H.R. 5459), H9900 [12OC]

———promote innovation and technology transfer in wastewater discharge reduction and water conservation (see H.R. 5310), H8200 [26SE]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (see S. 2437), S2728 [13AP] (see S. 2796), S5884 [27JN] (see H.R. 4411), H2770 [9MY]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), consideration (see H. Res. 639), H10256 [18OC]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 665), H11781 [1NO]

Wildlife: issue postage stamps to support wildlife protection programs (see S. 2870), S6841 [14JY] (see H.R. 4872), H6469 [18JY]

Conference reports

Water Resources Development Act (S. 2796), H11624-H11668 [31OC]

Cost Estimates

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area establishment (H.R. 2941): CBO, H8854 [5OC]

Restoring the Everglades, an American Legacy Act (S. 2797): CBO, S7996 [5SE]

Descriptions

Forest Service policies and rules relative to roads moratorium on access to public forests, H4500 [15JN]

Excerpts

Conservation and Reinvestment Act editorial support: several publications, S9913 [5OC]

Letters

Colorado Ute Indian Tribes water rights claims final settlement: Bill Owens, Governor of Colorado, S10777 [19OC]

———John Baker, Jr., Southern Ute Indian Tribe, and Ernest Heuse, Sr., Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, S10778, S10779 [19OC]

———John E. Echohawk, Native American Rights Fund (organization), S10779 [19OC]

———Ken Salazar, Colorado Attorney General, S10777 [19OC]

———L. Randy Kirkpatrick, San Juan, NM, Water Commission, S10779 [19OC]

———Richard P. Cheney, New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission, S10778 [19OC]

Conservation and Reinvestment Act: Alan Front, Trust for Public Land (organization), H2861 [10MY]

———Andrea L. Colnes, Northern Forest Alliance, H2861 [10MY]

———Benjamin J. Cayetano, Governor of Hawaii and Dirk Kempthorne, Governor of Idaho, H2842 [10MY]

———Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, H2860 [10MY]

———Greg Walcher, Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources, H2839 [10MY]

———Jane Danowitz, Americans for Our Heritage and Recreation (organization), H2860 [10MY]

———Paul W. Hansen, Izaak Walton League of America, H2861 [10MY]

———several conservation organizations, H2860 [10MY]

———Tom Vilsack and Frank Keating, National Governors' Association, S9460 [28SE]

Conservation and Stewardship Act: Alan Front, Trust for Public Land (organization), S1176 [6MR]

———Deborah Gangloff, American Forests (organization), S1176 [6MR]

———Kathleen Selz and Dale Penny, National Association of Service and Conservation Corps, S1176 [6MR]

———several environmental organizations, S1176 [6MR]

———Steven J. Shimberg, National Wildlife Federation, S1176 [6MR]

———Suzanne Probart, Alliance for Community Trees, S1177 [6MR]

———Suzanne Probart, Tree New Mexico, Inc., S1177 [6MR]

Dept. of Agriculture authority on plant protection and quarantine: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E936 [9JN]

———Representative Combest, Committee on Agriculture (House), E936 [9JN]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Resources (House), E937 [9JN]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E936 [9JN]

Everglades National Park restoration plan: Bruce Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior, Carol Browner, EPA, and Joseph W. Westphal, S9145 [25SE]

———Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida, S8923, S8927 [21SE]

———Robert K. Dawson, Florida Agriculture, Water Utilities, and Homebuilders Coalition, S8921, S8927 [21SE]

———several Florida ecology groups, S8921, S8927 [21SE]

———several organizations, S9144 [25SE]

National Park Service conservation, protection, and management of public lands, recreation areas, and historic sites: Antonio de Oyarzabal Marchesi, Ambassador of Spain, S6129 [29JN]

———Juan Ma de Penaranda y Algar, Embassy of Spain, S6129 [29JN]

———Thomas C. Kiernan, National Parks Conservation Association, S6129 [29JN]

Oceans Act: Representative Don Young, Committee on Resources (House), H6858 [25JY]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on Science (House), H6858 [25JY]

———Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6858 [25JY]

Prevent forest fires by encouraging a balance between environmental protection and harvesting and stewardship policies: H.R. Davis, S10141 [10OC]

Royalty payments for oil taken from Federal lands: Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, H10563, H10564 [24OC]

San Rafael Western Legacy District and National Conservation Act: several environmental agency officials, H3940 [7JN]

Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act: Bart Koehler, Wilderness Society, E1812 [17OC]

———John A. Kitzhaber, Governor of Oregon, H8759 [4OC]

———John and Cindy Witzel, E1812 [17OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to raise Missouri River spring water levels: Clarence Harmon, Mayor of St. Louis, MO, S8079 [6SE]

———Kay Barnes, Mayor of Kansas City, MO, S8079 [6SE]

———Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, S8078 [6SE]

———Mike Huckabee, Southern Governors' Association, S8078 [6SE]

———National Waterways Alliance, S8079 [6SE]

Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act: C.M. Van Eman, Trans Texas Heritage Association, E556 [13AP]

———David K. Langford, Texas Wildlife Association, E556 [13AP]

———Dick Lattimer, Archery Manufacturers and Merchants Organization, E555 [13AP]

———James J. Baker, NRA, E555 [13AP]

———Lawrence S. Katz, Alfred S. Donau III, and Ron Marlenee, Safari Club International, E556 [13AP]

———Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1814 [5AP]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Resources (House), H1814 [5AP]

———Rob Gordon, National Wilderness Institute, E556 [13AP]

———Scott Hartman, National Trappers Association, Inc., E556 [13AP]

———W.S. (Sandy) Stimpson, Golf Lumber Co., Inc., E557 [13AP]

———William I. Morrill, Mule Deer Foundation, E556 [13AP]

Lists

Conservation and Revinvestment Act Coalition members, S9913 [5OC]

Everglades National Park restoration plan participants, H10361 [19OC]

Florida government officials and organizations who worked on S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act, S9146 [25SE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund disbursements to New Mexico, H2893 [10MY]

Republican Party environmental initiatives, E571 [13AP]

Senate staff who worked on S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act, S9146 [25SE]

Senators and staff supporting Conservation and Revinvestment Act, S9913 [5OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service corrective actions on Federal aid issues, H1806 [5AP]

Virginia organizations supporting Conservation and Reinvestment Act, S9937 [5OC]

Motions

Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (H.R. 701), H2949 [11MY]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), H10364, H10365 [19OC]

Petitions and memorials

Colorado Wildlife Commission: Conservation and Reinvestment Act, H2839 [10MY]

Press releases

Conservation and Reinvestment Act: National Governors' Association, H2842 [10MY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: encourage producers to rest and rehabilitate croplands while enhancing soil and water conservation and wildlife habitat (H.R. 3847), H705 [8MR]

———promote sustainable groundwater management of the southern Ogallala Aquifer (H.R. 4726), E1088 [23JN]

Animals: conservation of great apes (H.R. 4320), H6958-H6960 [25JY], E570 [13AP], E1289 [21JY]

Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (S. 148), H5095-H5097 [26JN]

BLM: auction public land identified for disposal, H2924-H2926 [11MY]

Bureau of Reclamation: management of water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River (S. 2951), H10519 [23OC]

———reauthorize participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy (H.R. 1787), H5670, H5671 [10JY]

———reauthorize participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy (S. 1027), H7399 [12SE]

Buy American Act: compliance, H1820 [5AP]

California: authorize water reuse and recycling projects (H.R. 5555), E1922 [25OC]

———tribute to California Conservation Corps and California Dept. of Conservation salmon restoration program, E1805 [17OC]

Civilian Conservation Corps: tribute, E1951 [26OC]

Coastal zones: prohibit use of offshore oil and gas revenues by States under Federal moratorium on offshore leasing, H2861-H2864 [10MY]

———use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States, H8596 [2OC], H8641-H8648, H8650, H8651, H8655, H8656 [3OC], H9870 [12OC], E1669 [4OC]

———use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (H.R. 701), H2470 [3MY], H2827-H2903 [10MY], H2907-H2952 [11MY], E154 [16FE], E571 [13AP], E722, E724 [15MY], E740 [17MY], E779 [19MY], E1138 [28JN]

———use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (H.R. 701), consideration (H. Res. 497), H2821-H2826 [10MY]

———use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (H.R. 701), motion to recommit, H2949-H2951 [11MY]

Commission on Ocean Policy: establish (S. 2327), H6856-H6859 [25JY], E1330, E1381 [27JY]

Conservation and Reinvestment Act: assure funding parity between oil and gas revenue producing States and non-producing States, H2912 [11MY]

———condition funding on solvency of Social Security and Medicare, H2872-H2875 [10MY], H2949-H2951 [11MY], E779 [19MY]

———mandatory funding mechanisms, H2887-H2890 [10MY], E740 [17MY]

———Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program funding, H2865-H2868 [10MY]

———restrict funding to incorporated cities and counties with certain population levels, H2926, H2927 [11MY]

Contra Costa County, CA: eligibility to receive offshore oil drilling environmental impact assistance, H2890, H2891 [10MY]

Corps of Engineers: evaluation of Upper Mississippi and Illinois River Navigation Study, E380 [22MR]

———regulatory program account funding, H8424 [28SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: authority relative to plant protection and quarantine (H.R. 1504), E936 [9JN]

———Office of Natural Resources and the Environment funding relative to proposed EPA rules on water quality total maximum daily load, H5574-H5577 [29JN]

Dept. of Energy: extend Strategic Petroleum Reserve, H5269-H5274 [27JN]

———Windows and Glazing Program funding, E1220 [13JY]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project authorization, H12492 [15DE]

———conduct study on reclamation and reuse of water and wastewater in Hawaii (S. 1694), H10722-H10726 [24OC]

———Lands Legacy Trust Fund funding, H8656 [3OC]

Diamond Valley Lake: establish interpretive center and museum to ensure protection and interpretation of paleontology discoveries and develop a trail system for the lake (H.R. 4187), H9954, H9955 [17OC], E496 [5AP], E1825 [19OC]

———establish interpretive center and museum to ensure protection and interpretation of paleontology discoveries and develop a trail system for the lake (S. 2977), H10522, H10523 [23OC]

Earth Day: observance, H1678 [4AP], H2321 [13AP], H2346 [2MY], E561, E565, E571, E579 [13AP]

Ecology and environment: carbon cycle research and sequestration funding, H7603, H7604 [14SE]

———facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests, H10840 [25OC]

———national objectives priority assignments, H7923-H7929 [20SE], H9868-H9874 [12OC]

———Republican Party initiatives, E571 [13AP]

Endangered Species Act: continue to submit certain species conservation reports (S. 1744), H2358, H2359 [2MY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2884), H2090-H2093 [11AP], H10554-H10565 [24OC], E543, E547 [12AP]

EPA: regulatory process implementation, H4914 [21JN]

Everglades National Park: restoration plan, H8652 [3OC], H10290-H10292, H10353-H10355, H10358-H10364 [19OC], H11787, H11789 [2NO], H11816-H11830 [3NO]

Federal-State relations: remove incentives for offshore oil development, protect open spaces and natural resources, and require that State conservation plans comply with Federal environmental regulations, H2858 [10MY]

Fish and fishing: efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest, H10489 [23OC]

———efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest (H.R. 2798), H7656-H7659 [18SE]

Food Security Act: establish the Conservation Security Program (H.R. 5511), E1856 [19OC]

Forest Service: roads moratorium relative to access to public forests, H4499 [15JN], E1156 [29JN], E1537 [20SE]

Forests: management of trees in national forests, H3527 [23MY]

Fuller Family: Colorado Association of Soil Conservation Districts Farming Conservationist Award recipient, E2104 [14NO]

Georgia: interbasin transfer of water from Lake Allatoona to Lake Lanier funding, H5231 [27JN]

Harney County, OR: designate wilderness areas and a cooperative management and protection area in the vicinity of Steens Mountain (H.R. 4828), H8755-H8766 [4OC], E1812 [17OC], E2158 [8DE]

Holmes, Roger: National Wetlands Award recipient, E1025 [15JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: Federal and State conservation and wildlife programs funding, H8642, H8643, H8654 [3OC]

———prohibit States from acquiring land if a local government has disapproved the acquisition, H2895-H2898 [10MY]

———prohibit taking of private property through use of adverse condemnation proceedings, H2913-H2916 [11MY]

———require equal distribution of funds for purchase and maintenance of Federal lands, H2891-H2894 [10MY]

———require State approval of land acquisitions which result in a net gain of Federal ownership in States where a majority of land is already federally-owned, H2898-H2900 [10MY]

———require States to establish a dedicated State land acquisition fund to receive matching grants, H2900-H2902 [10MY]

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area: establish (H.R. 2941), H8850-H8855 [5OC]

———establish (H.R. 2941), consideration (H. Res. 610), H8847, H8848 [5OC]

Lohr, Susan: Colorado Open Lands (organization) Cranmer Award recipient, E1774 [13OC]

Maryland: C&D Canal deepening project funding, H5227-H5231 [27JN], H10354 [19OC]

Minnesota River Basin Joint Powers Board: tribute, E1342 [27JY]

Mississippi River: Upper Mississippi River Comprehensive Plan funding, H5224-H5227, H5248, H5249 [27JN]

Missouri River: establish a trust fund to improve conservation, public use, erosion control, and maintenance of fish and wildlife in South Dakota, H11829 [3NO]

———establish a trust fund to improve conservation, public use, erosion control, and maintenance of fish and wildlife in South Dakota (H.R. 5527), E1890 [24OC]

———improve environmental quality and public use and appreciation, and expand Corps of Engineers authority to protect, enhance, and restore the fish and wildlife habitat, H5223 [27JN]

Montana: develop acquisition and disposal plan for consolidation of private and Federal lands, H2916-H2918 [11MY]

Motor vehicles: establish a pilot program to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles in public transportation (H.R. 5384), E1672 [4OC]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 4010), E342 [16MR]

National forests: change policy for thinning forests from controlled burns to cutting trees, H3527 [23MY], H7348 [7SE]

———prohibit funding to conduct prescribed burns on Federal lands by agencies which fail to comply with certain wildland fire management policies, H4577 [15JN]

———prohibit funding to conduct prescribed burns on Federal lands without tribal, State, and local government notification, H4577 [15JN]

National Park Service: funding, H2871, H2872 [10MY]

Porter, Bernice H.: bequeath of estate to the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, CA, E1841 [19OC]

Porter, John: Wayne N. Aspinall Water Leader of the Year award recipient, E131 [14FE]

Public lands: prohibit wildlife conservation organizations from using Federal funds for purchase of conservation easements, H2918-H2920 [11MY]

———Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program funding, H2921-H2923 [11MY]

Reedsburg, WI: tribute to Reedsburg Area High School Earth Day activities, E579 [13AP]

Rivers: establish a sediment and nutrient monitoring network for the Upper Mississippi River Basin, H2902, H2903 [10MY]

———reduce sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (H.R. 4013), H1116 [16MR]

San Isabel National Forest: designate certain lands as Spanish Peaks Wilderness (S. 503), H10513 [23OC], E1899 [25OC]

San Rafael Western Legacy District: designate certain areas as wilderness study areas, H3945-H3950 [7JN]

———establish (H.R. 3605), H259 [9FE], H3935, H3937-H3961 [7JN]

———establish (H.R. 3605), consideration (H. Res. 516), H3936, H3937 [7JN]

———expand boundaries to include the Factory Butte and Muddy Creek areas, H3944 [7JN]

———prohibit commercial billboards and other commercial advertising, H3958, H3959 [7JN]

———use of off-road vehicles, H3954-H3958 [7JN]

Santa Clarita, CA: tribute to Santa Clara River conservation efforts, E1525 [19SE]

Sporleder, Sig: Colorado Association of Soil Conservation Districts Conservationist of the Year for Ranching award recipient, E2093 [14NO]

Trampe, Bill: Colorado Open Lands (organization) Cranmer Award recipient, E1775 [13OC]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: funding, H5903 [12JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: eliminate administrative waste, fraud, and abuse in fish and wildlife restoration projects funded by excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment (H.R. 3671), H1768, H1807-H1821 [5AP], H10017-H10026 [17OC], H10082 [18OC], E1838 [19OC]

———eliminate administrative waste, fraud, and abuse in fish and wildlife restoration projects funded by excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment (H.R. 3671), consideration (H. Res. 455), H1801-H1807 [5AP]

———eliminate adminstrative waste, fraud, and abuse in fish and wildlife restoration projects funded by excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment (H.R. 3671), E156 [16FE]

———require report on implementation of Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act, H1819 [5AP]

———restore funding and reduce certain staffing levels, H1818 [5AP]

Vermont: observance of Green Up Day, E625 [3MY]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 2720), H11824 [3NO]

———fresh water resources depletion, H9870 [12OC]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 4411), E673 [9MY]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), H10292-H10365 [19OC]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), conference report, H11787, H11789 [2NO], H11821-H11832 [3NO], E2035 [31OC], E2080 [3NO], E2085, E2087 [13NO]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), consideration (H. Res. 639), H10290-H10292 [19OC]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 665), H11816-H11821 [3NO]

Weingart, John: New Jersey Environmental Lobby (organization) Frank J. Oliver Environmental Award recipient, E696 [10MY]

Western States: treatment of Federal lands management and water conservation issues compared to Eastern States, H4114 [8JN], H8786 [4OC]

Westminster, CO: tribute to Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center, E630 [3MY]

Wildlife: issue postage stamps to support wildlife protection programs (H.R. 4872), E1282 [19JY]

———prohibit funding to certain public outreach organizations and prevent the re-introduction of certain species into wilderness areas, H2920, H2921 [11MY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: promote conservation of farm and ranch lands (S. 3223), S10805 [19OC]

———promote sustainable groundwater management of the southern Ogallala Aquifer (S. 2755), S5461 [20JN]

Animals: conservation of great apes (H.R. 4320), S10843 [19OC]

Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (S. 148), S6180-S6182 [29JN], S6253 [30JN]

Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness: establish (S. 2956), S7847 [27JY]

Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area: establish (S. 2273), S10005 [5OC]

Bureau of Reclamation: management of water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River (S. 2951), S10527 [13OC]

California: authorize water reuse and recycling projects (S. 3232), S10999 [25OC]

China, People's Republic of: support transfer of U.S. clean energy technology as part of U.S. foreign assistance program, S8141-S8152 [7SE]

Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States, S9808-S9813, S9816, S9826, S9829-S9835 [4OC], S9907-S9909, S9911-S9916, S9937 [5OC], S10075 [6OC], S10126 [10OC], S10401 [12OC], S11232, S11293 [27OC]

———use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (H.R. 701), S6837 [14JY], S6992, S7039 [17JY], S7431-S7435 [21JY], S8877, S8878 [21SE], S9256 [26SE], S9460 [28SE]

———use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (S. 2123), S936-S946 [29FE], S1019 [1MR]

———use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (S. 25), S598 [10FE]

———use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (S. 2567), S4018, S4029 [16MY], S4031 [17MY]

Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area: establish (S. 2956), S7847 [27JY]

Commission on Ocean Policy: establish (S. 2327), S1912 [29MR], S5766-S5769 [26JN]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): tribute to staff for efforts relative to Water Resources Development Act, S9145, S9151 [25SE]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of New Hampshire and Vermont (S. 3212), S10716 [18OC]

Corps of Engineers: contracting out of operations and maintenance activities at Federal hydropower facilities, S9149 [25SE]

———permit regional offices to market dredge material for reuse, S9149 [25SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: encourage research and agricultural best practices to supplement the natural carbon cycle in soil (S. 1066), S10642 [17OC]

Dept. of the Interior: Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project authorization, S10776-S10785 [19OC], S10984 [25OC]

———conduct study on reclamation and reuse of water and wastewater in Hawaii (S. 1694), S2793 [13AP], S11741, S11744 [7DE]

———participation in design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater in the Lakehaven Utility District (S. 2301), S1816 [28MR], S10528 [13OC]

———participation in design, planning, and construction of the Denver Water Reuse Project (S. 1848), S10528 [13OC]

———participation in design, planning, and construction of the Santa Fe Regional Water Management and River Restoration Project (S. 3078), S8857 [20SE]

Diamond Valley Lake: establish interpretive center and museum to ensure protection and interpretation of paleontology discoveries and develop a trail system for the lake (S. 2977), S7892 [27JY], S9987 [5OC]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, S6837 [14JY]

Endangered Species Act: continue to submit certain species conservation reports (S. 1744), S1751 [27MR]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2884), S9379 [27SE], S9825-S9827, S9829-S9835 [4OC], S9892 [5OC], S10836, S10837 [19OC]

———extend certain programs (H.R. 2884), unanimous-consent request, S9824 [4OC]

Everglades National Park: restoration plan, S8901-S8907, S8931 [21SE], S9142-S9147, S9150 [25SE], S11407, S11408 [31OC]

———restoration plan adaptive assessment and monitoring, S8931 [21SE]

———restoration plan operation and maintenance cost sharing, S8916-S8929 [21SE]

———restoration plan (S. 2797), S5900-S5905 [27JN], S7995 [5SE], S10241 [11OC]

Fish and fishing: efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest, S668-S670 [22FE], S5297, S5298 [16JN], S7747-S7749 [27JY]

———establish a fisheries habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement program (S. 2441), S2760-S2762 [13AP]

———implement individual fishing quota programs, S11563 [5DE]

Florida: water consumptive use permitting process funding, S8930 [21SE]

Food Security Act: establish the Conservation Security Program (S. 3260), S11257 [27OC]

Forest Service: Red Mountain Project funding, S7095 [18JY]

———roads moratorium relative to access to public forests, S6251-S6253 [30JN], S6322 [10JY], S6514-S6518 [12JY]

———use of gum thickened fire retardants to fight wildfires, S9906 [5OC]

Forests: prevent fires by encouraging a balance between environmental protection and harvesting and stewardship policies, S10141 [10OC]

Great Lakes: fish and wildlife restoration projects funding, S7093 [18JY]

Harney County, OR: designate wilderness areas and a cooperative management and protection area in the vicinity of Steens Mountain (H.R. 4828), S10483, S10489 [12OC]

———designate wilderness areas and a cooperative management and protection area in the vicinity of Steens Mountain (S. 3052), S8590 [14SE]

Idaho: Land and Water Conservation Fund projects funding, S7038, S7039 [17JY]

International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies: submit a list of projects eligible for funding under the Multi-State Conservation Grant Program, S10498 [12OC]

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2496), S10009 [5OC]

———reauthorize (S. 2278), S1673 [23MR]

———reauthorize (S. 3032), S8417 [12SE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: Federal and State conservation and wildlife programs funding, S9808-S9813 [4OC]

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area: establish (H.R. 2941), S11274 [27OC]

Lyons, James: revocation of certain authorities as Under Sec. of Agriculture for Natural Resources, S11115 [26OC]

Maine: designate the Atlantic salmon as an endangered species, S11518-S11521 [14NO]

———salmon restoration and conservation programs funding, S6518-S6520 [12JY], S9905 [5OC]

Missouri River: establish a trust fund to improve conservation, public use, erosion control, and maintenance of fish and wildlife in South Dakota, S9150 [25SE]

———establish a trust fund to improve conservation, public use, erosion control, and maintenance of fish and wildlife in South Dakota (S. 2291), S1681 [23MR]

———improve environmental quality and public use, and expand the Corps of Engineers authority to protect, enhance, and restore the fish and wildlife habitat, S8075-S8090 [6SE]

———improve environmental quality and public use and appreciation, and expand Corps of Engineers authority to protect, enhance, and restore the fish and wildlife habitat (S. 2704), S4847 [8JN]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 1653), S1431-S1434 [9MR]

National Park Service: provide for high quality stewardship to commemorate the heritage of the people of the U.S. and to recognize the importance of outdoor recreational opportunities (S. 2816), S6127-S6130 [29JN]

Natural resources: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund conservation programs (S. 2181), S1173-S1184 [6MR]

Nevada: Bureau of Reclamation participation in the design and construction of the Truckee Watershed Reclamation Project for the reuse of water (S. 2195), S10528 [13OC]

Norfolk, VA: deauthorizing process for inactive civil works projects relative to the Norfolk Harbor and Channels Deepening Project, S9147, S9148 [25SE]

Oceans: establish Ocean and Coast Conservation Fund (S. 2223), S1325 [8MR]

Power resources: encourage summer fill and fuel budgeting programs for propane, kerosene, and heating oil (S. 2224), S1326 [8MR]

San Isabel National Forest: designate certain lands as Spanish Peaks Wilderness (H.R. 898), S10839 [19OC]

———designate certain lands as Spanish Peaks Wilderness (S. 503), S2792, S2793 [13AP]

San Rafael Western Legacy District: establish (S. 2048), S547 [9FE]

South Dakota: tribute to farm, conservation, wildlife, and environmental groups signing agreement calling for certain wetlands on private farmland be eligible for the Conservation Reserve Program, S10911-S10913 [24OC]

Taxation: provide tax incentives for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and the retail sale of alternative fuels (S. 2591), S4199-S4201 [18MY]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate, S6639 [13JY], S6815 [14JY]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (S. 2344), S10995 [25OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: eliminate administrative waste, fraud, and abuse in fish and wildlife restoration projects funded by excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment (H.R. 3671), S10244 [11OC], S10491-S10498 [12OC]

———eliminate administrative waste, fraud, and abuse in fish and wildlife restoration projects funded by excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment (S. 2609), S4314 [23MY], S7066 [17JY]

Vermont: observance of Green Up Day, S2721 [13AP]

Walla Walla, WA: tribute to Walla Walla Senior High School field trip to Coppei Creek habitat restoration project, S392 [7FE]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), S5887-S5900 [27JN], S7995 [5SE], S8885-S8907, S8916-S8933 [21SE], S9142-S9181 [25SE], S10852-S10881 [23OC]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), conference report, S11405-S11409 [31OC], S11487, S11490 [1NO]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), unanimous-consent agreement, S8885 [21SE]

Reports

Federal Activities in Wisconsin Forestry: L.F. Kneipp, Forest Service, E1043 [19JN]

Historical Development of the Nicolet National Forest: J. Terry Moore, E1044 [19JN]

Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act (S. 503): Committee on Resources (House), E1899 [25OC]

Reports filed

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Conservation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1911) (S. Rept. 106-339), S6574 [12JY]

Bureau of Reclamation Management of Water Resources in the Salmon Creek Watershed of the Upper Columbia River: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2951) (S. Rept. 106-431), S9464 [28SE]

Bureau of Reclamation Participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1027) (H. Rept. 106-805), H7279 [6SE]

Bureau of Reclamation Participation in the Design and Construction of the Truckee Watershed Reclamation Project for the Reuse of Water: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2195) (S. Rept. 106-438), S9700 [3OC]

Bureau of Reclamation Reauthorization for Participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1787) (H. Rept. 106-712), H5735 [10JY]

Carbon Cycle and Agricultural Best Practices Research Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 1066) (S. Rept. 106-407), S8501 [13SE]

Carrizo Plain National Conservation Area Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1751) (H. Rept. 106-831), H7364 [7SE]

Commission on Ocean Policy Establishment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2327) (S. Rept. 106-301), S4296 [23MY]

Conservation and Reinvestment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 701) (S. Rept. 106-413), S8584 [14SE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 701) (H. Rept. 106-499), H572 [29FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 665) (H. Rept. 106-1022), H11781 [1NO]

Consideration of H.R. 701, Conservation and Reinvestment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 497) (H. Rept. 106-612), H2769 [9MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2941, Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 610) (H. Rept. 106-935), H8799 [4OC]

Consideration of H.R. 3605, San Rafael Western Legacy District and National Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 106-654), H3924 [6JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3671, Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 106-558), H1674 [3AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4828, Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 609) (H. Rept. 106-930), H8735 [3OC]

Consideration of S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 639) (H. Rept. 106-991), H10256 [18OC]

Dept. of the Interior Participation in Design, Planning, and Construction of a Project To Reclaim and Reuse Wastewater in the Lakehaven Utility District: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2301) (S. Rept. 106-439), S9700 [3OC]

Dept. of the Interior Participation in Design, Planning, and Construction of the Denver Water Reuse Project: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1848) (S. Rept. 106-437), S9700 [3OC]

Diamond Valley Lake Center and Museum Establishment To Ensure Protection and Interpretation of Paleontology Discoveries and Development of a Trail System: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2977) (S. Rept. 106-455), S9604 [2OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4187) (H. Rept. 106-923), H8616 [2OC]

Great Ape Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 4320) (S. Rept. 106-472), S9701 [3OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4320) (H. Rept. 106-792), H7001 [25JY]

Hawaii Water Resources Reclamation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1694) (S. Rept. 106-234), S1390 [9MR]

———Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1694) (H. Rept. 106-857), H7722 [18SE]

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 2496) (S. Rept. 106-457), S9604 [2OC]

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Establishment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 106-934), H8799 [4OC]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1653) (H. Rept. 106-911), H8468 [28SE]

Pacific Salmon Recovery Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2798) (H. Rept. 106-806), H7279 [6SE]

Restoring the Everglades, an American Legacy Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2797) (S. Rept. 106-363), S7837 [27JY]

San Rafael Western Legacy District and National Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2048) (S. Rept. 106-401), S8290 [8SE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3605) (H. Rept. 106-647), H3924 [6JN]

Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 503) (S. Rept. 106-233), S1390 [9MR]

Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4828) (H. Rept. 106-929), H8735 [3OC]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2796) (H. Rept. 106-1020), H11716 [31OC]

———Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2796) (S. Rept. 106-362), S7837 [27JY]

Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 3671) (S. Rept. 106-495), S10153 [10OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3671) (H. Rept. 106-554), H1628 [30MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Protection, access, and use of National Forests: Chequamegon and Nicolet National Forest employees, E1042 [19JN]

———Forest County, WI, Board of Supervisors, E1042 [19JN]

———Oconto County, WI, Board of Supervisors, E1042 [19JN]

———Oneida County, WI, Board of Supervisors, E1042 [19JN]

———Vilas County, WI, Board of Supervisors, E1042 [19JN]

Statements

Animas-La Plata Federal Reclamation Project Authorization: Executive Office of the President, S10784 [19OC]

Summaries

Conservation and Reinvestment Act (S. 2123), S1020 [1MR]

Fishable Waters Act (S. 2441), S2761 [13AP]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments (H.R. 4010), E342 [16MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 455, consideration of H.R. 3671, Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act, H1801 [5AP]

H. Res. 497, consideration of H.R. 701, Conservation and Reinvestment Act, H2821 [10MY], H2939 [11MY]

H. Res. 516, consideration of H.R. 3605, San Rafael Western Legacy District and National Conservation Act, H3936 [7JN]

H. Res. 609, consideration of H.R. 4828, Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act, H8755 [4OC]

H. Res. 610, consideration of H.R. 2941, Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, H8847 [5OC]

H. Res. 639, consideration of S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act, H10290 [19OC]

H. Res. 665, consideration of conference report on S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act, H11816 [3NO]

H.R. 1787, Bureau of Reclamation reauthorization for participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy, H5670 [10JY]

H.R. 2798, Pacific Salmon Recovery Act, H7656-H7658 [18SE]

H.R. 2884, Energy Act, H10555-H10561 [24OC]

H.R. 2884, Energy Policy and Conservation Act program extension, H2090 [11AP]

H.R. 2941, Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, H8852-H8854 [5OC]

H.R. 3605, San Rafael Western Legacy District and National Conservation Act, H3942 [7JN]

H.R. 3671, Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act, S10491-S10494 [12OC], H10017-H10023 [17OC]

H.R. 4187, Diamond Valley Lake interpretive center and museum establishment to ensure protection and interpretation of paleontology discoveries and develop a trail system for the lake, H9954 [17OC]

H.R. 4320, Great Ape Conservation Act, H6958 [25JY]

H.R. 4828, Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act, H8760-H8765 [4OC]

S. 148, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act, S6180 [29JN], H5095 [26JN]

S. 503, Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act, S2792 [13AP], H10513 [23OC]

S. 1027, Bureau of Reclamation participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy, H7399 [12SE]

S. 1066, Carbon Cycle and Agricultural Best Practices Research Act, S10642-S10644 [17OC]

S. 1653, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act reauthorization and amendments, S1433 [9MR]

S. 1694, Dept. of the Interior study on reclamation and reuse of water and wastewater in Hawaii, H10722-H10725 [24OC]

S. 1694, Hawaii Water Resources Reclamation Act, S2793 [13AP], S11741-S11744 [7DE]

S. 1744, continue to submit certain species conservation reports under the Endangered Species Act, S1751 [27MR], H2358 [2MY]

S. 1848, Dept. of the Interior participation in design, planning, and construction of the Denver Water Reuse Project, S10528 [13OC]

S. 2048, San Rafael Western Legacy District and National Conservation Act, S547-S549 [9FE]

S. 2123, Conservation and Reinvestment Act, S937-S945 [29FE]

S. 2181, Conservation and Stewardship Act, S1177-S1184 [6MR]

S. 2195, Bureau of Reclamation participation in the design and construction of the Truckee Watershed Reclamation Project for the reuse of water, S10528 [13OC]

S. 2228, Corps of Engineers conducting of studies and carrying out of ecosystem restoration within Puget Sound and adjacent waters in Washington, S1396 [9MR]

S. 2273, Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area Act, S10006 [5OC]

S. 2301, Dept. of the Interior participation in design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater in the Lakehaven Utility District, S10529 [13OC]

S. 2327, Commission on Ocean Policy, S5768 [26JN]

S. 2327, Oceans Act, H6856 [25JY]

S. 2437, Water Resources Development Act, S2752-S2757 [13AP]

S. 2591, Bureau of Reclamation management of water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River, S10528 [13OC]

S. 2755, Southern High Plains Groundwater Resource Conservation Act, S5462 [20JN]

S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act, S5888-S5900 [27JN], S9152-S9181 [25SE], H10292, H10321-H10351 [19OC]

S. 2797, Restoring the Everglades, an American Legacy Act, S5901-S5904 [27JN]

S. 2951, Bureau of Reclamation management of water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River, H10519 [23OC]

S. 2956, Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area and Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness Act, S7847-S7849 [27JY]

S. 2977, Diamond Valley Lake interpretive center and museum establishment to ensure protection and interpretation of paleontology discoveries and develop a trail system for the lake, H10522 [23OC]

S. 2977, Diamond Valley Lake interpretive center and museum establishment to ensure protection and interpretation of paleontology discoveries and development of a trail system, S9987 [5OC]

S. 3032, Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act reauthorization, S8417 [12SE]

S. 3212, Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act, S10716 [18OC]

S. 3232, California Reclaimed Water Act for the 21st Century, S11000-S11002 [25OC]