Tuesday, December 29, 2009

House Passes Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act

December 8, 2009
Washington, D.C. — The House of Representatives passed the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act (HR 1672), legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), by voice vote yesterday. This legislation renews the Congressional mandate for the Northwest Straits Commission, a grassroots organization that works to restore and protect marine habitat in Northwest Washington. HR 1672 has widespread support from the local community, including letters of support from elected officials in every county in which it operates.

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http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/wa02_larsen/Larsen_120809_Straits.shtml

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