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

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), S8536, S8574, S8583, S8584, S8585, S8586, S8587, S8588, S8589, S8590, S8591, S8592, S8593, S8594, S8595, S8596, S8597, S8598, S8599, S8600, S8601, S8602, S8603, S8604, S8605, S8606, S8607, S8608 [30JY], S8620, S8623, S8632, S8633 [31JY], S8648, S8650, S8651, S8653, S8656, S8659, S8660, S8661, S8663, S8691, S8692, S8693, S8694, S8695, S8696, S8697, S8698, S8699 [3AU], S8722, S8723, S8725, S8775, S8776 [4AU], S8877 [5AU], H7805, H7806, H7807, H7808, H7811, H7816, H7819, H7820, H7821, H7822, H7824, H7825, H7826 [8JY], H7843, H7845, H7846, H7847, H7848, H7849, H7850, H7851 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration (H. Res. 609), H7794 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 799), H10538 [7OC]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), H3354, H3359, H3361, H3365, H3366, H3367, H3368, H3369, H3370, H3372, H3374 [12MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2997, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S8730 [4AU]

Articles and editorials

15,000 Reasons To Worry About State's Lakes, E2684 [2NO]

What's in One Word?, S6024 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1406), S7192 [7JY] (see H.R. 2997), H7144 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration (see H. Res. 609), H7740 [7JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 799), H10518 [6OC]

Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see H.R. 3480), H9277 [31JY]

———issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (see S. 1567), S8681 [3AU] (see H.R. 1454), H3399 [12MR]

———support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (see S. 529), S2827 [5MR]

———support and provide financial resources for projects of persons with expertise and conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (see H.R. 411), H160 [9JA]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 231), S388 [14JA] (see H.R. 39), H29 [6JA]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (see S. 197), S256 [9JA] (see H.R. 388), H159 [9JA]

BLM: establish the National Landscape Conservation System (see H.R. 404), H160 [9JA]

———provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and renewable energy development in California desert areas, and designate Renewable Energy Coordination Offices (see S. 2921), S13698 [21DE]

Bureau of Reclamation: assess irrigation infrastructure of the Rio Grande Pueblos in New Mexico and provide grants and enter into agreements to repair or reconstruct such infrastructure (see H.R. 924), H1079 [9FE]

———authorize appropriations to carry out the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program in Arizona, California, and Nevada (see H.R. 405), H160 [9JA]

———conduct a feasibility study of water augmentation alternatives in the Sierra Vista Subwatershed in Arizona (see H.R. 551), H379 [15JA]

———continue participation in construction of the North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project (see H.R. 1219), H2873 [26FE]

———participate in the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project (see H.R. 3364), H8959 [28JY]

Carson City, NV: promote conservation and provide for sensible development (see H.R. 763), H778 [28JA]

Coastal zones: authorize acquisition of coastal and estuarine areas to improve conservation, enhance ecological values and functions, and benefit the environment and economies of such areas (see H.R. 368), H159 [9JA]

———authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 170), S211 [8JA]

———develop coastal and ocean observation system, improve warnings of natural hazards, enhance homeland security, support maritime operations, and improve coastal and marine resource management (see S. 171), S211 [8JA]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and study the impact of dams on endangered salmon and steelhead (see H.R. 3503), H9278 [31JY]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of New Hampshire and Vermont (see S. 1117), S5819 [21MY] (see H.R. 2643), H6012 [21MY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 2859), S12804 [9DE] (see H.R. 860), H1042 [4FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide assistance to Haiti to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (see H.R. 4206), H13519 [3DE]

Dept. of Commerce: make grants to promote community greening initiatives (see H.R. 2222), H5061 [30AP]

Dept. of Energy: designate National Environmental Research Parks (see H.R. 2729), H6264 [4JN]

———provide grants to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs (see H.R. 579), H381 [15JA]

Dept. of the Interior: allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District (see S. 1757), S10162 [6OC] (see H.R. 2950), H7022 [18JN]

———assess irrigation infrastructure of the Pine River Indian Irrigation Project in Colorado (see S. 1264), S6580 [15JN] (see H.R. 3061), H7445 [25JN]

———authorize participation in additional phases of the project to reclaim and reuse water within the service area of the Orange County Water District (see H.R. 383), H159 [9JA]

———authorize participation in certain water projects in California (see H.R. 567), H380 [15JA]

———conduct a study of water resources in California (see H.R. 2316), H5398 [7MY]

———coordinate with other Federal authorities to enhance U.S. ability to conserve global wildlife and biological diversity (see H.R. 3086), H7703 [26JN]

———develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 1520), H3437 [16MR]

———enter into agreement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct comprehensive study of sustainable water and environmental management in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, CA (see H.R. 2977), H7084 [19JN]

———enter into an agreement with Northwestern State University to construct a curatorial center (see S. 1018), S5328 [11MY] (see H.R. 2384), H5580 [13MY]

———eradicate and control nutria in Maryland, Louisiana, and other coastal States (see S. 1519), S8135 [27JY] (see H.R. 3850), H11514 [20OC]

———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (see H.R. 3534), H9341 [8SE]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities for the project to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired waters in the area of Oxnard, CA (see H.R. 88), H31 [6JA]

———participate in Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project and Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination and reclamation project, and assist in regional brine line construction in California (see H.R. 530), H324 [14JA]

———promote efforts to provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see S. 2779), S11382 [16NO] (see H.R. 3671), H10069 [29SE]

———provide financial assistance to Louisiana for a pilot program to develop measures to eradicate or control feral swine and to assess and restore wetlands damaged by feral swine (see S. 1965), S10850 [28OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve energy and water efficiencies and conservation (see H.R. 292), H88 [8JA]

Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System: authorize construction (see S. 637), S3369 [18MR] (see H.R. 4119), H13351 [19NO]

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve: recognize as a unique and precious ecosystem (see S. Res. 297), S10061 [1OC] (see H. Res. 701), H9206 [30JY]

Ecology and environment: establish an integrated Federal program to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources in response to the threats of climate change and ocean acidification (see S. 1933), S10776 [27OC] (see H.R. 2192), H5060 [30AP]

———protect oceans and Great Lakes (see S. 858), S4573 [22AP]

———protect water resources and reduce forest and rangeland fuel loads by developing biochar technology through removal and conversion of certain invasive plant species (see S. 1713), S9840 [24SE] (see H.R. 3748), H11110 [7OC]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: promote environmental education (see S. 866), S4573 [22AP] (see H.R. 2054), H4686 [22AP]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 121), S4964 [30AP]

EPA: assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (see S. 854), S4573 [22AP]

———establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 4202), H13519 [3DE]

———establish water system adaptation partnerships (see H.R. 2969), H7084 [19JN]

———increase research, development, education, and technology transfer activities related to water use efficiency and conservation technologies and practices (see H.R. 631), H484 [22JA]

Federal agencies and departments: establish the Chief Conservation Officers Council to improve energy efficiencies (see S. 1830), S10635 [21OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over waters (see S. 787), S4310 [2AP]

———reserve funding for American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 1889), H4519 [2AP]

Fish and fishing: conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (see S. 1214), S6364 [9JN] (see H.R. 2565), H6009 [21MY]

———improve conservation of sharks (see S. 850), S4573 [22AP] (see H.R. 81), H31 [6JA]

Forest Service: protect certain roadless areas (see S. 1738), S10060 [1OC] (see H.R. 3692), H10455 [1OC]

Forests: provide a tax exemption for forest conservation bonds (see S. 1501), S7869 [22JY] (see H.R. 3302), H8585 [22JY]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: prohibition on sale, diversion, or export of water from States in the Great Lakes Basin (see H. Res. 551), H6903 [16JN]

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: anniversary (see H. Res. 670), H8585 [22JY]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S. (see S. Res. 278), S9589 [21SE] (see H. Res. 753), H9730 [17SE] (see H. Res. 762), H9807 [22SE]

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas: ensure management of bluefin tuna fishery adheres to certain scientific advice to support conservation, recovery, and spawning efforts (see S. Res. 346), S11290 [9NO]

International Whaling Commission: require U.S. Commissioner to be a Federal employee (see H.R. 2955), H7022 [18JN]

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act: amend and reauthorize (see H.R. 3537), H9341 [8SE]

Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (see S. 2724), S11048 [3NO] (see H.R. 4001), H12287 [3NO]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 2747), S11253 [6NO]

Laundry Environmental Services Program (LaundryESP): commend textile services industry for voluntary conservation efforts and use of environmentally friendly wash formulas (see H. Res. 803), H10519 [6OC]

Los Padres National Forest: eliminate private inholdings through a land exchange with the United Water Conservation District (see H.R. 130), H32 [6JA]

Madagascar: condemn illegal extraction of natural resources (see H. Res. 839), H11458 [15OC]

Marine mammals: promote international whale conservation, protection, and research (see H.R. 2455), H5711 [18MY]

Marine Turtle Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 509), H324 [14JA]

Motor vehicles: authorize States or political subdivisions thereof to regulate fuel economy and emissions standards for taxicabs (see H.R. 3711), H10456 [1OC]

National Park Service: authorize a grant program to acquire land in the National Capital region for conservation, environmental, and recreational purposes (see S. 1525), S8196 [28JY] (see H.R. 2986), H7085 [19JN]

National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 221), S7869 [22JY] (see S. Res. 283), S9733 [23SE] (see H. Res. 688), H8959 [28JY]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 690), S3784 [25MR] (see H.R. 2213), H5061 [30AP]

New Mexico: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System and National Landscape Conservation System (see S. 1689), S9555 [17SE]

NOAA: establish Salmon Stronghold Partnership program (see S. 817), S4311 [2AP] (see H.R. 2055), H4687 [22AP]

———reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Office (see S. 1224), S6452 [10JN] (see H.R. 1771), H4063 [26MR]

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act: reauthorize (see S. 668), S3609 [23MR] (see H.R. 1672), H3748 [23MR]

Oregon: designate Devil's Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (see S. 1272), S6650 [16JN] (see H.R. 2888), H6902 [16JN]

———restore forest landscapes, protect old growth forests, and manage national forests in the eastside forests (see S. 2895), S13382 [17DE]

Postal Service: provide for revised schedule of price increases for the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (see H.R. 1916), H4520 [2AP]

Power resources: provide for a refundable heating fuel tax credit and create a State grant program to provide loans to individuals to weatherize their homes (see S. 2894), S13319 [16DE] (see H.R. 152), H33 [6JA]

———provide for an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on water resources (see S. 531), S2827 [5MR]

———recognize need for the EPA to regulate coal combustion waste and the TVA to be a leader in technological innovation, low-cost power, and environmental stewardship (see S. Res. 64), S2767 [4MR]

———reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources through partnerships between manufacturing and agricultural industries to invest in projects to capture and store carbon (see S. 2729), S11118 [4NO]

Public lands: expand authorities to provide service-learning activities, establish an Indian Youth Service Corps grant program, restore natural and scenic resources, and train managers and enthusiasts (see S. 1442), S7359 [10JY]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, train new land managers, and promote public service (see H.R. 1612), H3703 [19MR]

Puget Sound: provide assistance for programs and activities to protect water quality (see H.R. 4029), H12456 [5NO]

Rivers: provide for a National Research Council study to assess water management, needs, and conservation of the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama (see S. 805), S4310 [2AP] (see H.R. 1901), H4520 [2AP]

Riverside County, CA: designate certain lands as wilderness and certain river segments as wild and scenic, and adjust the boundaries of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument (see H.R. 369), H159 [9JA]

Rogue River: designate certain tributaries as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (see S. 1271), S6650 [16JN] (see H.R. 2890), H6902 [16JN]

Schools: promote green schools (see H.R. 58), H30 [6JA]

Smart Irrigation Month: support goals (see S. Con. Res. 28), S6650 [16JN] (see H. Con. Res. 118), H5169 [5MY]

Taxation: allow a credit for clean renewable water supply bonds (see S. 1371), S7070 [25JN] (see H.R. 4132), H13352 [19NO]

———allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see H.R. 1912), H4520 [2AP]

———allow a credit for the construction of pond establishments for the purposes of non-commercial recreational fishing and conservation of water-based wildlife habitats (see H.R. 3622), H9806 [22SE]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of idling reduction systems for diesel-powered on-highway vehicles (see H.R. 3383), H9055 [29JY]

———apply installment sales treatment to property acquired for conservation purposes by a State or local government or certain tax-exempt organizations (see H.R. 1896), H4519 [2AP]

———clarify capital gain or loss treatment of the sale or exchange of mitigation credits earned by restoring wetlands (see S. 2876), S13032 [11DE] (see H.R. 3609), H9738 [21SE]

———encourage charitable contributions of real property for conservation purposes by Native corporations (see S. 1673), S9371 [15SE] (see H.R. 3568), H9548 [15SE]

———extend the excise tax provisions and income tax credit for biodiesel (see S. 1046), S5501 [14MY]

———increase limitations on the amount excluded from the gross estate with respect to land subject to a qualified conservation easement (see H.R. 3050), H7445 [25JN]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 812), S4310 [2AP] (see H.R. 1831), H4250 [31MR]

———modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see S. 1589), S8992 [6AU] (see H.R. 4070), H13001 [16NO]

———permit issuance of tax-exempt bonds for financing clean energy improvements under State and local property assessed clean energy programs (see H.R. 4155), H13353 [19NO]

———provide a credit for property certified by the EPA under the WaterSense program (see H.R. 1908), H4520 [2AP]

———provide a credit for property labeled under the EPA WaterSense program (see S. 1321), S6938 [23JN]

———provide an exclusion from the gross estate for certain farmlands and lands subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 3524), H9279 [31JY]

———provide for a refundable heating fuel tax credit (see H.R. 3958), H12044 [28OC]

———provide tax incentives for making homes more water-efficient, building new water-efficient homes, and public water conservation (see S. 1711), S9840 [24SE] (see H.R. 3746), H11110 [7OC]

———reduce carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content (see H.R. 594), H381 [15JA]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize and rename as the Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (see S. 345), S1057 [29JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: authorize Wildlife Without Borders Program (see H.R. 3198), H8099 [14JY]

———incorporate consideration of global warming and sea-level rise into the comprehensive conservation plans for coastal national wildlife refuges (see H. Con. Res. 2), H36 [6JA]

———protect, restore, enhance, and manage migratory bird populations, their habitats, and the ecosystems they rely on, through voluntary actions on public and private lands (see H.R. 2188), H5060 [30AP]

U.S.-Canada Transboundary Resource Sharing Understanding: consider as international agreement for Fishery Conservation and Management Act purposes (see S. 2856), S12804 [9DE] (see H.R. 4369), H15500 [16DE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 1262), H2923 [3MR]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), consideration (see H. Res. 235), H3337 [11MR]

———encourage efficiency (see H.R. 2368), H5484 [12MY]

———enhance ability of drinking water utilities to develop and implement climate change adaptation programs and policies (see S. 1035), S5435 [13MY] (see H.R. 3727), H10519 [6OC]

———promote efficiency, conservation, and adaptation (see S. 1712), S9840 [24SE] (see H.R. 3747), H11110 [7OC]

Wetlands: establish requirements on payment of non-Federal share of costs of conservation projects in Canada funded under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (see H.R. 3433), H9206 [30JY]

Wilderness Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 244), S8865 [5AU]

Wildlife: prevent introduction and establishment of nonnative invasive wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or human or animal health (see H.R. 669), H525 [26JA]

Wildlife Restoration Act: ensure adequate funding for conservation and restoration of wildlife (see S. 655), S3550 [19MR]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), S8619 [31JY], S8661 [3AU]

Conference reports

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2997), H10358-H10402 [30SE]

Letters

Clarify U.S. jurisdiction over waters: Senator Feingold, S4319 [2AP]

Coral Reef Conservation Act reauthorization: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9749 [22SE]

———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H9749 [22SE]

———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9749 [22SE]

Crane Conservation Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4531 [21AP]

———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4532 [21AP]

Extend tax credit for production of biodiesel: Monte Shaw, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, S13784 [22DE]

NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office reauthorization: David O'Neill, Friends of the John Smith Chesapeake Trail (organization), S6456 [10JN]

———John A. Cosgrove, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S6455 [10JN]

Promote economic recovery through green jobs and infrastructure: Congressional Black Caucus, H4765 [27AP]

Protect undeveloped areas of the Wyoming Range within the Bridger-Teton National Forest from future oil and gas leasing: Mark D. Myers, U.S. Geological Survey, S254 [9JA]

Protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3280 [11MR]

———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3280 [11MR]

Water Quality Investment Act: Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H3346 [12MR]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3346 [12MR]

———Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3346 [12MR]

Water Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act: Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H1189 [11FE]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1189 [11FE]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), S8724, S8726 [4AU], H7852, H7853, H7854 [9JY], H10021 [29SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration (H. Res. 609), H7796, H7797 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 799), H10538 [7OC]

Remarks in House

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction, H7819, H7820 [8JY]

———allow consideration of additional amendments to appropriations legislation, H7852, H7853 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), H7799-H7828 [8JY], H7843-H7855 [9JY], H10021 [29SE], E1693, E1695, E1700, E1701, E1705, E1707 [9JY], E1731 [13JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), conference report, H11061-H11077 [7OC], E2489 [8OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration (H. Res. 609), H7783-H7798 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 799), H10528-H10540 [7OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), earmark declaration, E1639, E1640, E1641, E1645, E1648, E1650, E1651, E1653, E1656, E1657, E1658, E1659, E1660, E1661 [7JY], E1663, E1664, E1666, E1667, E1668, E1669, E1670, E1671, E1672, E1673, E1674, E1675, E1676, E1677, E1679, E1680, E1681, E1683, E1684, E1685 [8JY], E1688, E1692, E1697, E1698, E1699 [9JY], E1727 [10JY], E1761 [14JY], E1808 [16JY], E1857, E1859 [21JY], E2124 [31JY], E2456 [6OC], E2478, E2483, E2485 [8OC], E2532, E2534 [14OC], E2590, E2598 [21OC], E2740 [6NO], E2779 [17NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), motion to instruct conferees, H10021-H10023 [29SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), motion to recommit, H7852-H7854 [9JY]

———require appropriations legislation conference report to be available in an electronic form for a certain period prior to approval, H10021-H10023 [29SE]

Animals: issue a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp (H.R. 1454), H13535, H13536 [7DE], E664 [12MR]

Archeology: provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, H3280, H3281 [11MR], H3975 [25MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (H.R. 39), E20 [6JA]

Avon, OH: tribute to Northeast Ohio Sierra Club for efforts to raise awareness about dangers of coal and its contributions to global warming, E1605 [26JN]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (H.R. 388), H4530-H4533 [21AP]

BLM: National Landscape Conservation System funding, H3280 [11MR]

Budget: Obama administration proposal, H2934 [4MR]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Audubon Society chapter, E1072 [6MY]

Bureau of Reclamation: continue participation in construction of the North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project (H.R. 1219), H4537, H4538 [21AP]

California: control of water release from Piru Creek, H3983 [25MR]

———designate certain land as wilderness, H3976 [25MR]

———prohibit restriction of Central Valley Project pumping operations, H8430 [21JY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to opening of Chicago Botanic Garden Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center, E2507 [13OC]

Clermont, KY: Bernheim Forest Arboretum Visitors Center recipient of EPA Lifecycle Building Challenge awards, E2547 [15OC]

Colorado: wetlands and water projects, H3976 [25MR]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and study the impact of dams on endangered salmon and steelhead (H.R. 3503), E2159 [31JY]

Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum: tribute, H5448 [12MY], E1117 [12MY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 860), H9744-H9750 [22SE], H10412 [1OC], E212 [4FE], E2339, E2342 [23SE]

Corps of Engineers: Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration program funding, H8134, H8135 [15JY]

———report critical yield of Federal reservoirs on the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River and Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River basins, H8112, H8125, H8134 [15JY]

Delaware: anniversary of Delaware Greenways, E1109 [7MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Operation Account funding, H7811 [8JY]

———Organic Production and Marketing Data Initiative funding, H7803 [8JY]

———prohibit funding for National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy project in the Kiski Basin in Pennsylvania, H7820, H7821 [8JY]

Dept. of Education: encourage educational agencies receiving green schools technology project funding to educate students on project's function and environmental benefits, H5514 [13MY]

Dept. of Energy: designate National Environmental Research Parks (H.R. 2729), H8362-H8364 [20JY], E1315 [4JN]

———Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and Infrastructure Technologies Program funding, H8125, H8134 [15JY]

———provide grants to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs, H5504 [13MY]

———provide grants to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs (H.R. 579), E100 [15JA]

Dept. of the Interior: allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District (H.R. 2950), H10006 [29SE]

———coordinate with other Federal authorities to enhance U.S. ability to conserve global wildlife and biological diversity (H.R. 3086), E1613 [26JN]

———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H9555 [16SE]

———impact of job loss due to cuts in energy development and production projects, leases, and royalties funding, H8429 [21JY]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities for the project to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired waters in the area of Oxnard, CA, H3983 [25MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve energy and water efficiencies and conservation (H.R. 292), E44 [8JA]

DeWolff, Weston: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Junior Duck Stamp Design Program ``Best of Show'' for South Carolina award recipient, E2506 [13OC]

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.: tribute, E2506 [13OC]

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve: recognize as a unique and precious ecosystem (H. Res. 701), H10473, H10474 [6OC], E2106 [31JY], E2473 [8OC]

Ecology and environment: establish an integrated Federal program to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources in response to the threats of climate change and ocean acidification, H7669 [26JN]

———establish an integrated Federal program to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources in response to the threats of climate change and ocean acidification (H.R. 2192), E1025, E1029 [30AP]

Economy: promote economic recovery through green jobs and infrastructure, H3501 [17MR], H3821-H3825 [24MR], H4766-H4768 [27AP], H14829 [14DE]

Electric power: ensure protection of environmental and cultural resources when siting transmission lines, H7640 [26JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: promote environmental education (H.R. 2054), H4667 [22AP]

———promote environmental education (S. 866), H10011 [29SE]

EPA: establish pilot program exploring use of energy audits of water-related infrastructure to identify energy and water saving opportunities, H4697, H4700 [23AP]

———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H7407, H7408, H7410 [25JN], H12060, H12067 [29OC], E2684 [2NO]

———impact of proposed listing of carbon dioxide as a pollutant subject to regulation under the Clean Air Act on ocean acidification, H10412 [1OC]

———increase research, development, education, and technology transfer activities related to water use efficiency and conservation technologies and practices (H.R. 631), H1188-H1191 [11FE], E251, E263 [12FE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reserve funding for American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (H.R. 1889), E887 [2AP]

Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (H.R. 81), H2879, H2880 [2MR], E21 [6JA]

Forest Service: protect certain roadless areas (H.R. 3692), E2427 [1OC]

Hancock County, IA: anniversary of Hancock County Conservation Board, E1319 [4JN]

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: anniversary (H. Res. 670), H9761, H9762 [22SE]

Highlands Conservation Act: funding, H7412, H7413 [25JN]

International Whaling Commission: require U.S. Commissioner to be a Federal employee (H.R. 2955), E1493 [18JN]

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act: amend and reauthorize (H.R. 3537), H11177, H11178 [13OC], E2506 [13OC], E2539 [15OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, E1607 [26JN]

———stateside assistance program funding, H7391 [25JN]

Madagascar: condemn illegal extraction of natural resources (H. Res. 839), H11464 [20OC], H12249-H12252 [3NO], E2558 [15OC]

Marine Turtle Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 509), H8831, H8832 [27JY], E83 [14JA]

Morris, Johnny L.: Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (organization) Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award recipient, E2426 [1OC]

National Park Service: authorize a grant program to acquire land in the National Capital region for conservation, environmental, and recreational purposes (H.R. 2986), E1508 [19JN]

National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 688), H9760, H9761 [22SE], E2341 [23SE]

New Mexico: address water availability and allocation, H497 [26JA]

NOAA: reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Office (H.R. 1771), H10009-H10012 [29SE]

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1672), H13530-H13532 [7DE], E2905 [8DE]

OMB: study proposed Water Quality Investment Act programs using the Program Assessment Rating Tool, H3369 [12MR]

Oregon: water, wilderness, and national recreation area projects, H3976 [25MR]

Power resources: encourage development of water efficient solar technology products, H11614 [22OC]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William Conservation Alliance, Prince William Wildflower Society, and Prince William County Park Authority for discovering a rare plant species, H11079 [7OC]

Puget Sound: provide assistance for programs and activities to protect water quality (H.R. 4029), E2729 [5NO]

SBA: establish research program to improve efficiency of water delivery systems and usage patterns, H7772 [8JY]

Schools: promote green schools (H.R. 58), E25 [7JA]

Solar Millennium AG (company): use of dry-cooling technology to cool solar power plant in Amargosa Valley, NV, H13011 [17NO]

St. Petersburg, FL: anniversary of Audubon Society chapter, E921 [22AP]

Taxation: allow a credit for clean renewable water supply bonds (H.R. 4132), E2829 [19NO]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of idling reduction systems for diesel-powered on-highway vehicles (H.R. 3383), E2089 [29JY]

———encourage charitable contributions of real property for conservation purposes by Native corporations (H.R. 3568), E2266 [15SE]

———extend credit for production of biodiesel, H14404 [9DE]

———increase limitations on the amount excluded from the gross estate with respect to land subject to a qualified conservation easement (H.R. 3050), E1597 [26JN]

———permit issuance of tax-exempt bonds for financing clean energy improvements under State and local property assessed clean energy programs (H.R. 4155), E2836 [19NO]

———reduce carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content (H.R. 594), E100 [15JA]

Trout Unlimited (organization): anniversary, E2188 [8SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: authorize Wildlife Without Borders Program (H.R. 3198), E1755 [14JY]

———protect, restore, enhance, and manage migratory bird populations, their habitats, and the ecosystems they rely on, through voluntary actions on public and private lands (H.R. 2188), H8052-H8056 [14JY]

Water: allow wastewater utilities to use Clean Water State Revolving Funds to implement renewable energy production, H3351 [12MR]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), H3345-H3376 [12MR], H8028 [14JY], E671, E674 [16MR], E710 [18MR]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), consideration (H. Res. 235), H3341-H3345 [12MR]

———impact of requiring State water pollution control funded projects to comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage rate requirements, H3346, H3349, H3350-H3353, H3362-H3365 [12MR]

———municipality-wide stormwater management planning and response strategies funding, H3368 [12MR]

———prohibit earmarking of funds relative to State water pollution control revolving funds, H3367, H3368 [12MR]

———require States to use water pollution control revolving funds capital grants to provide assistance to certain smaller muncipalities, H3365 [12MR]

———require water treatment works be certified by a system operator that both water and energy conservation are components of the fiscal sustainability plan, H3369, H3370 [12MR]

Water Research and Development Initiative: analyze amount, proximity, and type of water required for production of alternative and renewable energy resources, H4707 [23AP]

Wetlands: establish requirements on payment of non-Federal share of costs of conservation projects in Canada funded under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (H.R. 3433), H11178, H11179 [13OC]

Wildlife: prevent introduction and establishment of nonnative invasive wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or human or animal health (H.R. 669), E142 [26JA]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction, S8724, S8725, S8726 [4AU]

———ensure contracts are competitively awarded, S8718 [4AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), S8534-S8537 [30JY], S8619-S8623 [31JY], S8647-S8651, S8653-S8663, S8677 [3AU], S8711-S8730 [4AU], S8978 [6AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), conference report, S10280-S10284 [8OC], S10357 [13OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), motion to commit, S8724-S8726 [4AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), unanimous-consent agreement, S8723 [4AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), unanimous-consent request, S8658 [3AU]

Animals: support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (S. 529), S2829 [5MR]

Appropriations: eliminate earmarks from appropriations legislation, S8649 [3AU], S10282 [8OC]

Archeology: provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, S425 [15JA]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (S. 231), S389 [14JA]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (S. 197), S258 [9JA]

BLM: provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and renewable energy development in California desert areas, and designate Renewable Energy Coordination Offices (S. 2921), S13699-S13703 [21DE]

Bridger-Teton National Forest: protect undeveloped areas of the Wyoming Range from future oil and gas leasing, S253 [9JA]

Budget: Obama administration proposal, S5250 [7MY]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of New Hampshire and Vermont (S. 1117), S5823 [21MY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 2859), S12809 [9DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Commodity Supplemental Food Program funding, S8727 [4AU]

———Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute funding, S8728 [4AU]

———prohibit funding for Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program, S8648 [3AU], S8711, S8712, S8729 [4AU]

Dept. of Energy: Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and Infrastructure Technologies Program funding, S8233 [29JY]

Dept. of the Interior: assess irrigation infrastructure of the Pine River Indian Irrigation Project in Colorado (S. 1264), S6607 [15JN]

———enter into an agreement with Northwestern State University to construct a curatorial center (S. 1018), S5330 [11MY]

———provide for a study by the Minerals Management Service on royalty collection process for coal, other solid minerals, and geothermal resources, S2818 [5MR]

———protect water resources and reduce forest and rangeland fuel loads by developing biochar technology through removal and conversion of certain invasive plant species (S. 1713), S9843 [24SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: promote environmental education (S. 866), S4537, S4581 [22AP]

Endangered Species Day: designate (S. Res. 121), S4977 [30AP], S5394 [12MY]

EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, S9810 [24SE]

Federal agencies and departments: establish the Chief Conservation Officers Council to improve energy efficiencies (S. 1830), S10642 [21OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over waters (S. 787), S4317-S4319 [2AP], S6024 [3JN], S9926 [29SE]

Fetcher, Jay: Colorado Open Lands (organization) George E. Cramner Award recipient, S11045 [3NO]

———rebuilding of fish stocks, fisheries, and fish harvesting funding, S1675 [5FE]

Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (S. 2724), S11052-S11060 [3NO]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (S. 2747), S11254 [6NO], S11287 [9NO]

National Hunting and Fishing Day: observance, S9926 [29SE]

National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 283), S9758, S9759 [23SE]

Nature Conservancy (organization): scientific findings and suggestions on renewable energy from paper entitled ``Energy Sprawl or Energy Efficiency—Climate Policy Impacts on Natural Habitat for the United States of America'', S10085-S10087 [5OC]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 690), S3786 [25MR]

New Mexico: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System and National Landscape Conservation System (S. 1689), S9564-S9567 [17SE]

NOAA: establish Salmon Stronghold Partnership program (S. 817), S4370 [2AP]

———reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Office (S. 1224), S6454 [10JN]

Oregon: designate Devil's Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (S. 1272), S6652 [16JN]

———restore forest landscapes, protect old growth forests, and manage national forests in the eastside forests (S. 2895), S13385 [17DE]

Parks and People Foundation: anniversary, S9978 [30SE]

Power resources: improve controls on pollutants from coal powerplants, prohibit mountaintop removal during coal mining, prohibit ridgetop wind turbines, and improve national clean air standards, S4479 [21AP]

———provide for an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on water resources (S. 531), S2830 [5MR]

Rogue River: designate certain tributaries as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (S. 1271), S6652 [16JN]

Taxation: allow a credit for clean renewable water supply bonds (S. 1371), S7087 [25JN]

———encourage charitable contributions of real property for conservation purposes by Native corporations (S. 1673), S9378 [15SE]

———extend credit for production of biodiesel, S13356 [17DE], S13695 [21DE], S13783 [22DE]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (S. 812), S4369 [2AP]

———modify incentives for production of biodiesel (S. 1589), S8999 [6AU]

———provide a credit for property labeled under the EPA WaterSense program (S. 1321), S6941 [23JN]

———provide tax incentives for making homes more water-efficient, building new water-efficient homes, and public water conservation (S. 1711), S9843 [24SE]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize and rename as the Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (S. 345), S1061 [29JA]

Water: promote efficiency, conservation, and adaptation (S. 1712), S9843 [24SE]

Wilderness Act: anniversary (S. Res. 244), S8889 [5AU], S8981 [6AU]

Wildlife Restoration Act: ensure adequate funding for conservation and restoration of wildlife (S. 655), S3566 [19MR]

Reports

Disclosure of Congressionally Directed Spending Items in Conference Report on H.R. 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations, S10283 [8OC]

Disclosure of Congressionally Directed Spending Items in S. 1406, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations, S8549 [30JY]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2997) (H. Rept. 111-279), H10407 [30SE]

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2997) (H. Rept. 111-181), H7144 [23JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1406) (S. Rept. 111-39), S7192 [7JY]

Allow for Prepayment of Repayment Contracts Between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2950) (H. Rept. 111-269), H10068 [29SE]

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1771) (H. Rept. 111-271), H10068 [29SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 799) (H. Rept. 111-287), H10518 [6OC]

Consideration of H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 235) (H. Rept. 111-36), H3337 [11MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 609) (H. Rept. 111-191), H7740 [7JY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 860) (H. Rept. 111-196), H8007 [10JY]

Crane Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 388) (S. Rept. 111-54), S7699 [20JY]

Dept. of Energy National Environmental Research Parks: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 2729) (H. Rept. 111-207), H8099 [14JY]

Devil's Staircase Wilderness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 111-337), H13000 [16NO]

Great Cats and Rare Canids Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 529) (S. Rept. 111-52), S7699 [20JY]

Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 2188) (S. Rept. 111-111), S13698 [21DE]

———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2188) (H. Rept. 111-201), H8007 [10JY]

Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act Amendment and Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 111-297), H11173 [9OC]

Marine Turtle Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 509) (H. Rept. 111-200), H8007 [10JY]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1454) (H. Rept. 111-358), H13549 [7DE]

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 668) (S. Rept. 111-90), S10634 [21OC]

———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1672) (H. Rept. 111-354), H13549 [7DE]

Payment Requirements of Non-Federal Share of Costs of Conservation Projects in Canada Funded Under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 111-296), H11173 [9OC]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1612) (H. Rept. 111-312), H11739 [23OC]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization and Renaming as the Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 345) (S. Rept. 111-49), S7639 [16JY]

Water Quality Investment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1262) (H. Rept. 111-26), H3103 [9MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2997), S8716, S8723 [4AU], H7853 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2997), consideration (H. Res. 609), H7784 [8JY]

Statements

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H7788 [8JY]

Tables

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations (H.R. 2997): conference report, H11063-H11071 [7OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2997, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S10282 [8OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1406, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S8623 [31JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 235, consideration of H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act, H3341 [12MR]

H. Res. 609, consideration of H.R. 2997, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H7783 [8JY]

H. Res. 670, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary anniversary, H9761 [22SE]

H. Res. 688, support goals and ideals of National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day, H9760 [22SE]

H. Res. 701, Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve recognition as a unique and precious ecosystem, H10473 [6OC]

H. Res. 799, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2997, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H10528 [7OC]

H. Res. 839, condemn illegal extraction of natural resources from Madagascar, H12249 [3NO]

H.R. 81, Shark Conservation Act, H2879 [2MR]

H.R. 388, Crane Conservation Act, H4530 [21AP]

H.R. 411, Great Cats and Rare Canids Act, H4533 [21AP]

H.R. 509, Marine Turtle Conservation Act reauthorization, H8831 [27JY]

H.R. 631, Water Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act, H1188 [11FE]

H.R. 860, Coral Reef Conservation Act reauthorization, H9744-H9748 [22SE]

H.R. 1219, Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act, H4537 [21AP]

H.R. 1454, Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act, H13535 [7DE]

H.R. 1672, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act reauthorization, H13530-H13532 [7DE]

H.R. 1771, Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act, H10009 [29SE]

H.R. 2188, Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act, H8053-H8055 [14JY]

H.R. 2729, National Environmental Research Parks designation, H8363 [20JY]

H.R. 2950, Dept. of the Interior allowance for prepayment of repayment contracts between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District, H10006 [29SE]

H.R. 2997, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S8877-S8887 [5AU]

H.R. 3433, payment requirements of non-Federal share of costs of conservation projects in Canada funded under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, H11178 [13OC]

H.R. 3537, Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act amendment and reauthorization, H11177 [13OC]

S. 171, Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act, S216-S219 [8JA]

S. 197, Crane Conservation Act, S259-S261 [9JA]

S. 345, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization and rename as the Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act, S1062 [29JA]

S. 531, Energy and Water Integration Act, S2831 [5MR]

S. 668, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act reauthorization, S3615 [23MR]

S. 690, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act reauthorization, S3786 [25MR]

S. 812, Rural Heritage Conservation Extension Act, S4369 [2AP]

S. 817, Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act, S4370-S4373 [2AP]

S. 866, No Child Left Inside Act, S4581-S4584 [22AP]

S. 1018, National Park Service and Northwestern State University Collections Conservation Center Act, S5331 [11MY]

S. 1035, Drinking Water Adaptation, Technology, Education, and Research (WATER) Act, S5442 [13MY]

S. 1117, Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act, S5823 [21MY]

S. 1264, Pine River Indian Irrigation Project Act, S6607 [15JN]

S. 1321, Water Accountability Tax Efficiency Reinvestment (WATER) Act, S6942 [23JN]

S. 1371, Clean Renewable Water Supply Bond Act, S7088 [25JN]

S. 1589, Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act, S9000 [6AU]

S. 1689, Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act, S9565-S9567 [17SE]

S. 1711, Water Efficiency and Conservation Investment Act, S9844 [24SE]

S. 1712, Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Adaptation Act, S9846-S9848 [24SE]

S. 1713, Water Efficiency Via Carbon Harvesting and Restoration (WECHAR) Act, S9848-S9850 [24SE]

S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, S10781-S10785 [27OC]

S. 2724, Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, S11053-S11057 [3NO]

S. 2747, provide consistent and reliable authority and funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund to maximize effectiveness for future generations, S11254 [6NO]

S. Con. Res. 28, support goals of Smart Irrigation Month, S6656 [16JN]

S. Res. 64, recognize need for the EPA to regulate coal combustion waste and the TVA to be a leader in technological innovation, low-cost power, and environmental stewardship, S2775 [4MR]

S. Res. 121, Endangered Species Day, S4977 [30AP], S5394 [12MY]

S. Res. 221, support goals and ideals of National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day, S7891 [22JY]

S. Res. 244, Wilderness Act anniversary, S8873, S8889 [5AU]

S. Res. 278, recognize contributions of Hudson River School painters to the U.S., S9591 [21SE]

S. Res. 283, support goals and ideals of National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day, S9750, S9759 [23SE]

S. Res. 297, recognize Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem, S10067 [1OC]

S. Res. 346, ensure International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas management of bluefin tuna fishery adheres to certain scientific advice to support conservation, recovery, and spawning efforts, S11293, S11301 [9NO]