Daines Unveils Proposal Supporting Responsible, Effective Conservation for Montana

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U.S. Senator Steve Daines, chair of the Senate Western Caucus, today unveiled a blueprint for responsible, effective conservation supporting Montana and the West. Daines' "Western Conservation Principles" serves as an alternative to the Biden administration's "30 by 30 initiative" and America the Beautiful report.

"Conservation is part of our Montana way of life--we know how to be good stewards of our lands," Daines said. "I believe it's a conservative principle to conserve. That's why I'm pushing a new "Western Conservation Principles' initiative that uses science-based, time-tested, locally-driven practices to bring about meaningful conservation outcomes, unlike President Biden's vague 30x30 initiative."

Daines released the "Western Conservation Principles" with Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, and Senate and House colleagues.

"Western Conservation Principles" has garnered endorsements from the following groups: American Exploration and Mining Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Forest Research Council, American Sheep Industry, Family Farm Alliance, National Association of Counties, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition, National Mining Association, National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association, Public Lands Council, Western Energy Alliance.

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