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Bush Radio Address Calls for Cooperative Conservation
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ABC News' James Berger reports: In his weekly radio address, President Bush touted the administration's work in protecting the nation's waterways and expanding National Wildlife Refuges.
Bush called for a coalition of groups including conservationists, fishermen, plus federal, state and tribal officials to meet and discuss the "environmental challenges of the 21st century."
He labeled the meetings "cooperative conservation," where "Instead of the old environmental debates that pit one group against another, we're moving our country toward a system where citizens and government can come together to achieve meaningful results for our environment."
In the President's 2008 budget, Bush requested an increase of $4.7 million for National Wildlife Refuge System wildlife and habitat management. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this increase will allow the refuge system to restore an additional 5,102 acres of wetlands and 48,000 acres of uplands.
The president scheduled a fishing trip to the Chesapeake Bay after the address; immediately prior he signed an Executive Order preserving what he called, "two of our Nation's most popular recreational fish – striped bass and red drum."
Bush ended the address by saying, "With the cooperative conservation policies we have put into place, we show our commitment to preserving our nation's heritage. By making responsible choices today, we will ensure that our children and grandchildren will enjoy a cleaner and more vibrant environment."
October 20, 2007 | Permalink | User Comments (2)
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Too many details are missing from this story. And it seems unlikely that 4.7 million is gonna save 48,000 acres of land.
Please be more specific.
Posted by: Carol | Oct 21, 2007 4:19:40 AM
i feel that this article will inlighten people from generations to come, you sir are a hero
Posted by: jack | Nov 2, 2007 5:12:33 PM
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