Steve Daines, United States Senator for Montana

*MT Conservation,
Public Lands Leaders Applaud Daines' Leadership on the Great American
Outdoors Act*

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This week, the Senate voted
in support of my bipartisan conservation bill, the "Great American
Outdoors Act."

My bill provides full, mandatory funding of the Land
and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and addresses the national park and
public lands maintenance backlog.

Here's what Montana conservation,
sportsmen and public lands leaders and stakeholders are saying about
the passage of the "Great American Outdoors Act" out of the
Senate.

F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Company is very appreciative of the
leadership of Senator Daines to introduce and pass the Great American
Outdoors Act through the Senate.
This is a huge step forward in the
conservation of our natural resources, providing habitat management for our
wildlife, and for the Forest Legacy Program in allowing private forest
owners to keep their lands in working sustainable forests.
Senator
Daines' tireless efforts to secure full and permanent funding for the
Land and Water Conservation Fund will be appreciated by many future
generations of Americans when we recreate in our great outdoors. ---
*Chuck Roady, Vice President & GM - FH Stoltze Land & Lumber
Co.*

"Montanans love our outdoor heritage, public lands and open spaces. The
Great American Outdoors Act is an important investment in conservation, it
secures resources needed to care for our public lands and helps us
seize future opportunities to enhance the places where we work and play.
The Senate's overwhelming vote to fully fund the Land and Water
Conservation Fund and invest in our national parks and public lands
reflects the importance of these places to our economy, our communities and
our well-being. Though we still need a positive vote in the House,
we're grateful to Senator Daines for his leadership and dedication in
guiding the Great American Outdoors act through the Senate."--*Mark
Aagenes, Director of External Affairs, Montana Chapter of The Nature
Conservancy*

"The Great American Outdoors Act is historic legislation that
will provide more high-quality and more equitable access to outdoor
recreation across the county, make a strong investment in our public
lands, and provide full funding for the LWCF," *said REI Co-op President
and CEO Eric Artz.* "I applaud the bipartisan leadership for its
commitment to passing this vital legislation and remaining united
outside."

"Western Energy Alliance strongly supports taking funding from
oil and natural gas production on non-park federal lands and directing
it into fixing our national parks. For too long our parks have
suffered from eroded trails, crumbling roads and bridges, and other
maintenance shortfalls. Offshore oil and natural gas production already
provides 100% of the funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and
this bill would enable onshore oil and natural gas royalty and lease
revenues to go directly into our beloved national parks." *Kathleen
Sgamma, President of Western Energy Alliance*

"The Great American
Outdoor Act is landmark conservation to protect our public lands.
The full
funding of the LWCF is a benefit to our parks and forests at the local
and state level.
Mystery Ranch appreciates Senator Daines leadership
in support of this Bill not only for the state of Montana but also
for the nation's public lands and National Parks." - *Alex Kutches,
Mystery Ranch*

"Outdoor recreation experience providers from all across
the country are thrilled to see the Senate pass the Great American
Outdoors Act," *said Aaron Bannon, Executive Director of America
Outdoors.* "The backlog in maintenance and infrastructure on public lands has
led to access issues and to subpar infrastructure, and the problem
has only worsened over years. Better-maintained roads, trails,
boatramps, campgrounds, and more will ensure that operators can worry less
about getting to the places they need to get to, and instead focus on
providing world-class outdoor experiences to those seeking authentic
connection with the crown jewels and hidden gems that make up America's
awe-inspiring landscape."

"This is good news for all sportsmen and
sportswomen concerned about access to places to hunt, fish, target shoot
and recreate on public lands. Hunters and recreational shooters need
access to public lands, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund
projects are opening up access across the country." - *Tim Brady, President,
Boone and Crockett Club*

"The Senate's passage advances one of the
most significant conservation bills in 50 years a tremendous step
closer to enactment. The Great American Outdoors Act includes full and
permanent funding for the LWCF, which will be an essential tool for
America's economic recovery through the improvement of access to our
beloved public lands. LWCF can also play an important role in helping to
revive and grow local outdoor recreation economies. We commend Senators
Daines, Tester, Manchin, Gardner and all of the bipartisan leaders in
the U.S. Senate for championing this critical conservation program."
-* Larry Selzer, President and CEO, The Conservation Fund*

"Senator
Daines today asked for 'overwhelming affirmation' of the Great
American Outdoors Act in the Senate, and thanks to his leadership the Senate
delivered exactly that with a 73-25 vote," *said Glenn Marx of the
Montana Association of Land Trusts*. "Senate passage of the GAOA is a
significant accomplishment, but two more major steps are needed: House
passage and the President's signature. When those actions are taken, the
Congress and America will have achieved a generational conservation
accomplishment, and LWCF champions like Steve Daines will be a major
reason why."

"We applaud Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Steve
Daines (R-MT) for their persistent leadership to advance the most
significant conservation legislation in nearly half a century - *The Great
American Outdoors Act*. This important bipartisan legislation provides
dedicated funding to
the Land and Water Conservation Fund and addresses
the maintenance backlog plaguing our national parks and treasured
public lands. Utilizing public lands for responsible clean energy
development is a win-win for the environment and the livelihood of our
national parks. It creates immediate job opportunities, encourages outdoor
recreation, and protects our public lands for generations to come." -
*Heather Reams, Executive Director, Citizens for Responsible Energy
Solutions (CRES)*

"The passage of the Great American Outdoors Act is a
truly historic conservation victory that will ensure that America's
public lands and treasured landscapes endure for future generations. It
will also accelerate our economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis by
creating hundreds of thousands of good jobs, while expanding outdoor
recreational opportunities for every community in the country. We are
grateful for the bipartisan leadership of Senators Cory Gardner
(R-Colo.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Steve Daines
(R-Mont.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) to pass this legislation. We urge
the House to act swiftly to pass the bill and send it to the
President's desk." - *Collin O'Mara, president and CEO, National Wildlife
Federation*

"This is a truly incredible day for the Land and Water
Conservation Fund and the communities in Montana and across America who
depend on it for access to the outdoors.
The Senate vote to assure
permanent, dedicated, full funding -- a first in the 55-year history of
the program -- sends the clearest possible signal that these funds
should and will be used to provide access for all, protect the places
Montanans love, and sustain our nation's vital outdoor economy.
The Trust
for Public Land is especially grateful to Senator Daines for all his
work with Senate colleagues and the White House to advance the bill,
and we urge quick action in the House so the LWCF promise to the
American people can at long last be honored." - *Dick Dolan, Northern Rockies
Director, The Trust for Public Land*

"Finally a public lands
conservation and access enhancement bill that will receive the federal
funding and attention it desperately needs." - *Derek Aspinwall, Owner and
Founder, Aspinwall Mountain Wear*

"The Senate's bipartisan vote
reflects what we all know -- protecting and enhancing our public lands
is an essential part of the American ethos," *said Environment
America's Senior Conservation Program Director Steve Blackledge.* "By locking
in $900 million a year for outdoor projects, plus providing a
short-term infusion of money to address maintenance issues, the Senate has
acted to enhance America's beautiful public lands. We thank them and we
urge the House to follow suit."

"Tourism is a leading industry in
Montana and by supporting national parks and public lands, Senator
Daines has secured the permanent funding in the Great American Outdoors Act
to plan for Montana's future with more certainty. Our lodging members
rely on visitors to support growing more jobs and when we invest in
our public lands, we ensure a better guest experience, unleashing more
job opportunities with industry growth. We appreciate Senator Daines'
leadership with the entire Montana delegation to push this bipartisan
legislation to the forefront to finally become law."--*Karen Baker,
Chair, MT Lodging & Hospitality Assoc. & GM, Grouse Mountain Lodge in
Whitefish, MT*

"The Great American Outdoors Act will boost local
economies, create jobs, and ensure universal access to outdoor recreation.
It will also ensure there is clean drinking water, habitat
protection, disaster risk reduction, and carbon removal activities. Thank you
Senator Daines for leading on this important issue. We applaud the
Senate for approving consistent funding of conservation and public land
infrastructure and hope it continues moving through Congress." *- Fred
Humphries, Corporate Vice President of U.S. Government Affairs at
Microsoft*

"Southwest Montana is in great support of Senator Daines's
Conservation Bill the "Great American Outdoors act.
Both Yellowstone and
Glacier National Parks, our national treasurers,
are in great need
of repairs and upgrades and ongoing plans to keep them
well-maintained.
They are top outdoor attractions in the country and they are great
economic drivers for the whole state.
The Land and Water Conservation
will big a big boost for outdoor recreational enthusiasts everywhere
as
Montana is one of the top states for unspoiled scenery and
access.
This bill will help enhance, preserve, sustain,
and allow
spectacular enjoyment of the natural outdoors for us now and for the generations
of children yet to come." - *Sarah Bannon, Southwest Montana
Executive Director.*

"Today's U.S. Senate passage of the Great American
Outdoors Act can be celebrated by all those who enjoy our public lands,"
said *Alec Underwood, Federal Conservation Campaigns Director with the
Montana Wildlife Federation*. "Fully funding the Land and Water
Conservation Fund and investing in our public lands will benefit Montana's
hunters and anglers, and protect our fish, wildlife, and outdoor
recreation opportunities for future generations to come. We commend Senator
Daines on his commitment to passing this critical bipartisan
legislation."

"I applaud Senator Daines and the rest of the Senate for
passing the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act, which will address the
National Park Service's nearly $12 billion deferred maintenance
backlog and permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund - two
ASCE priorities," *said K.N. Gunalan "Guna", Ph.D., PE, President,
American Society of Civil Engineers*. "This legislative victory is one step
closer to raising the grade on our parks infrastructure, which
currently sits at a D+, [link 1] and will help get the economy moving and
improve the quality of life for all citizens."

"On top of cuts to
funding and staffing, our national parks are dealing with a growing
backlog of repair needs, totaling nearly $12 billion," said *Theresa
Pierno, President and CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association.
"*In Montana alone, national parks are facing more than $187 million in
needed repairs to crumbling trails, roads and buildings from
Yellowstone to Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. Today, with Senator
Daines' help to pass the Great American Outdoors Act, we are one step
closer to ensuring our parks can continue to provide safe and enjoyable
conditions for millions of visitors, support local communities and
protect the resources that help tell our nation's stories."

"The Great
American Outdoors Act is the single greatest piece of conservation
and outdoor recreation legislation passed in decades," *said Jessica
Turner, executive director of Outdoor Recreation Roundtable*. "It is
proof that the outdoors crosses party lines and resonates with all
Americans. We applaud Senate Republicans and Democrats -- particularly
Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Steve Daines (R-MT) and
Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and the other Land and Water Conservation Fund
(LWCF) and Restore our Parks Act sponsors -- for working together
tirelessly to get this done. The entire outdoor recreation industry thanks
every Senator who supported this bill and looks forward to the House
moving quickly to pass this measure so we can finally fully fund LWCF
and begin the much-needed work on rebuilding infrastructure on our
public lands and waters."

"The Senate passage of the Great American
Outdoors Act is a major victory for the hiking community that will expand
access to the outdoors for all. With the pandemic shining a bright
light on the need for equitable access to natural spaces, securing LWCF
permanent funding and tackling a substantial portion of the public
lands maintenance backlog will greatly increase recreation opportunities
on public lands and in neighborhoods across the country, including
those that have historically lacked access. The House of Representatives
must quickly take up and pass this legislation and send it to the
President to be signed into law." *Kate Van Waes, Executive Director,
American Hiking Society*

"Senator Daines' diligence to preserve our
parks and public lands has paid off with Senate passage of the landmark
Great American Outdoors Act," said *Marcia Argust, project director of
The Pew Charitable Trusts' Restore America's Parks campaign*.
"Our
national parks and public lands are economic engines for the communities
that depend on the billions of dollars that visitors spend each year
in nearby cities and towns across the nation, especially in Montana."


"Thanks to Senator Daines' leadership as a member of the
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, the Great American Outdoors Act will provide
additional public hunting, fishing and recreational shooting access and
opportunity for generations to come.
The Congressional Sportsmen's
Foundation salutes Senator Daines for his unwavering commitment to
advancing this milestone legislation for the benefit of land, water,
people, fish and wildlife habitat and our nation's robust outdoor
recreation economy."--*Jeff Crane, President Congressional Sportsmen
Foundation*

"The Great American Outdoors Act is a great victory for public
lands and for our economy here in the Rocky Mountain West," said *Teresa
Martinez, Executive Director of the Continental Divide Trail
Coalition*. "Full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund is vital to
our efforts to complete the Continental Divide Trail, and will bring
investment and new recreation opportunities to communities of all
sizes. The restoration fund will address critical maintenance needs on our
trails and forests, and create much-needed jobs in rural areas. We are
grateful to Senator Daines for his leadership on this bipartisan
effort, and thrilled that we are one giant step closer to seeing that
happen with the Senate's passage of the Great American Outdoors
Act."

"Conservation isn't just about acquiring land; it's also about taking
care of the lands we already own. This bill will help do so by
establishing an innovative fund exclusively devoted to addressing the billions
of dollars of unmet maintenance needs in our national parks and other
public lands," commented *Brian Yablonski, PERC CEO.* "It's an
exciting day for those of us who have worked for years to clean off the
tarnish from our crown jewels."

"My outdoor recreational business
operates on the doorstep of Glacier National Park and we depend heavily on
it as well as Montana's outdoor economy for our livelihoods. The Great
American Outdoors Act is a tremendous win and will allow billions of
dollars in funding for recreation, conservation and National Park
enhancements that would help sustain businesses like mine. I thank Senator
Daines for all his hard work to get this done."--*Jeff Baldelli;
Co-owner Glacier Raft Company*

I wanted to reach out to express the
gratitude of Business for Montana's Outdoors, and the 225 businesses and
4500 jobs we represent - for all of the good work that Senator Daines
has done, and continues to do, to try and get the Great American
Outdoors Act across the finish line in Congress. At a time when our
outdoors have become a pivotal piece of how we will heal and regain our
economic strength in Montana, we are even more charged with encouraging the
support of good legislation like this, to ensure that our outdoors,
public lands, access, community parks and federal parks are funded, and
taken care of for future generations. BFMO will continue to applaud
and support the Senator's good work with respect to Montana's public
lands, and moving forward we are happy to be considered for adding our
voice and our name to the supportive statements that show the wide
spectrum of support for this work." - *Marne Hayes, Business for Montana's
Outdoors*

"Senate passage of the Great American Outdoors Act
(GAOA) is a remarkable achievement in advancing historic bipartisan
legislation for our national parks. The National Park Foundation thanks
Senator Daines for his longtime support of Montana's majestic national
parks, and his leadership on behalf of our special places as Chairman of
the Senate Energy & Natural Resources' Subcommittee on National Parks.
GAOA will ensure that national parks receive the funding required to
address deferred maintenance needs, that parks remain accessible to all
Americans, and continue to serve as economic engines for local
communities in Montana and across the country." -- *Will Shafroth, President
& CEO, National Park Foundation*

"At a time when Americans are
more eager than ever to get outside, overdue maintenance at our national
campgrounds and parks remains a threat to the entire RV and outdoor
industry. The historic Great American Outdoors Act will address years of
deferred maintenance backlog and create sustainable funding for our
public lands and national parks into the future. Thanks to Senator
Daines' leadership, our cherished national lands will continue to serve as
a place of relaxation and refuge for generations of Montanans and
visitors alike." - *Russell Pierce, President MMH & RV Dealers
Association*

"As a Montana-based company with a mission to connect people to
the outdoors and each other, we at Kampgrounds of America, Inc.
recognize the need for investment in our public lands and waters and stand
in support of the Great American Outdoors Act.
We applaud the efforts
of Senator Daines and Senator Tester in working to advance this
landmark legislation which will support the outdoor recreation economy and
make the outdoors more accessible," says *Toby O'Rourke, president and
CEO of Kampgrounds of America, Inc.* "Our campgrounds in Montana and
across the country serve millions of camping guests who embrace the
benefits of being outside. Further, we know from our research that people
are prioritizing the outdoors more than ever as the nation emerges
from months of stay at home orders, and we believe that outdoor
recreation can play a vital role in our nation's recovery both from a health
and economic standpoint. Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act
will help enable that recovery through ensuring necessary improvements
are made to outdoor recreation infrastructure, vital jobs are created
and that America's outdoor spaces can be enjoyed for years to
come."

"In Montana, our parks and public lands are the heart of our
communities. The Senate passage of the Great American Outdoors Act gets us a
step closer to Congress keeping a promise to Montanans to invest in the
natural, cultural and recreational resources that anchor our
communities. We thank Sen. Daines for his work to get us to this point, and
look forward to getting the Great American Outdoors Act signed into law
and full, permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund
over the finish line." - *Scott Brennan, Montana State Director at The
Wilderness Society*

"NRPA applauds the Senate for passing the Great
American Outdoors Act. The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a
program that is incredibly important for communities across America. This
marks a huge win for our more than 60,000 members and advocates, who
work tirelessly to serve the public with parks and trails in urban and
rural communities throughout the country. The Great American Outdoors
Act enjoys strong bipartisan support for providing critical resources
to local communities for conservation, parks and recreation. Now, we
urge the House to pass the Great American Outdoors Act and ensure that
LWCF becomes fully funded and therefore can effectively serve
communities through parks, outdoor recreation, conservation, and health and
wellness. It's time for the House to finish the job."*--Kristine
Stratton, President and CEO of the National Recreation and Park
Association*

"Montana's Outdoor Legacy Foundation strongly supports the passage
of the Great American Outdoors Act and appreciates the role that
Senator Daines has taken in building the bipartisan support needed to move
this iconic conservation legislation to the floor of the Senate for
final consideration.
Public recreational access is a long-standing
priority of Montana's Outdoor Legacy Foundation and this single piece of
legislation represents the boldest step forward in decades towards
advancing opportunities for public access for hunting, angling and just
getting outdoors.
While the conservation community has seen numerous
attempts to implement full and permanent funding of the Land and Water
Conservation Fund (a $900 million annual commitment), the Great American
Outdoors Act and the bipartisan coalition built by Montana's own
Senator Daines has now positioned this legislation for final passage out
of the Senate.
In addition, the Great American Outdoors Act recognizes
the importance of maintaining recreation-based infrastructure on
federal lands by including a $9.5 billion commitment (over 5 years) to our
Federal land management agencies to repair and restore this crumbling
infrastructure. Montana's Outdoor Legacy Foundation looks forward to
the next steps towards moving this legislation for final signature." -
*Mitch King, Montana Outdoor Legacy Foundation*

"We are thankful
for the leadership of Senator Daines to secure permanent, dedicated
funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and encourage Congress
to act. Its five decades of success and potential to make additional
lasting impact are why we wholeheartedly make this endorsement. The
Fund, and ultimately the ranching, conservation, recreation and most
importantly the vitality of our rural communities in all our states,
deserves the full support of all Americans." - *Gary Burnett, Executive
Director, Heart of the Rockies Initiative*

"On behalf of the SWMMBA
Board I want to extend our thanks to Senator Daines for his championing
of the Great American Outdoors Act by both co-signing and working
across the aisle to ensure it's swift passage through the US Senate. As
you and the Senator are aware, this act will do a great deal to improve
federal public lands access for our membership, as well as all trails
users who experience our federal public lands. The Senator's hard work
on this bill is very much appreciated. Thank you Senator Daines, and
thank you Dan for all the work getting us to this point." -*Ian Jones,
SWMMBA*

"Pairing Montanan's love for public lands with funding
infrastructure is win-win. We are very pleased that Sen. Daines was able
to help push the Great American Outdoors Act forward. Let's Build
Montana." -*David Smith, Executive Director Montana Contractors
Association*

"Weyerhaeuser appreciates the leadership of Senator Daines on
the introduction and passage of the Great American Outdoors Act. This
act will provide vital long-term stability and consistent funding for
the Forest Legacy Program, which has been the key federal program that
allows private forest landowners to put important working forests under
conservation easements. This federal program complements strong
investment from states in forest conservation, and it provides critical
support for keeping working forests on a continuous cycle of growing,
harvesting and replanting. Senator Daines is a champion of conservation,
forests and forest products, and his leadership on the Great American
Outdoors Act will provide for sustainable stewardship of forestland
for the long-term benefit of the state and country."- *Kristen Sawin,
Weyerhaeuser*

We commend Sen. Daines for his role in passing the
Great American Outdoor Act in the Senate, which includes full, permanent
funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This achievement
shows how much we can get done for public land protection in Montana when
our Congressional delegation is working together on behalf of public
land legislation that Montanans overwhelmingly support. We look forward
to more of these same achievements in the near future*.--Montana
Wilderness Association, Ben Gabriel*

"Dear Senator Daines, As the
President CEO I am writing on behalf of Glacier Country Regional Tourism
Commission, to support you as a co-sponsor of the Great American
Outdoors Act (GAOA) (S.3422). We are the officially recognized destination
marketing organization for the eight Northwest Montana counties known as
Glacier Country. Our region is home to Glacier National Park,
National Bison Range, four national forests, five wilderness areas and
millions of acres of public lands that benefit the most intact ecosystem in
the lower 48 states and a vibrant travel economy that brings $1.2
billion nonresident and $351 million resident spending (new revenue) to
our 75 communities in-region each year - $3.7 billion nonresident and
$1.2 billion statewide. Outdoor recreation drives our industry with
Glacier and Yellowstone National Park visitation averaging well over 7
million visitors in the last two years. As great as our public lands are,
they have been overwhelmed with stalled efforts and too little
funding to create better access for people of all abilities, allow for
healthy stewardship and catch up on a mountain of maintenance backlog.
These investments are critical to reigniting local economies not only in
Montana but across the nation, creating jobs, helping small businesses
get back on their feet, and providing urgently needed stimulus to the
outdoor recreation and greater tourism industry that generates more
than 5.2 million American jobs and contributes $778 billion in national
economic output each year. Thank you. We support you and our Montana
delegation in passing the bipartisan Great American Outdoors
Act."*--Glacier Country Tourism, Racene Friede*

"Montana Trout Unlimited
thanks Senator Daines for his commitment to supporting Montana's public
lands heritage and his tireless efforts to secure permeant, dedicated
funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund through the Great
American Outdoors Act. Today's vote gets us one step closer to closing the
deal for our state's coldwater fisheries and public access. As the
Senate takes up the legislation this week, we are also excited to see
progress on addressing decades of maintenance backlogs on our public
lands that benefit our wild and native fish and their habitat." - *David
Brooks, Executive Director, Montana Trout Unlimited*

"I am very
proud of the work Senator Daines has done on behalf of Montana sportsmen
and outdoor recreation... MOGA has supported this bi partisan effort
from the beginning. Thank you Senator Daines for your leadership on this
important effort and thank you for your insistence that it be
bipartisan."* - Mac Minard, Executive Director, Montana Outfitters and Guides
Association*

"The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is proud to stand
with Senator Daines as we recognize his leadership in securing Senate
approval of critical legislation benefitting the multiple uses of our
treasured public lands, securing public access and improving
infrastructure for outdoor recreation and habitat management. This is a
significant and tremendous step forward in benefitting conservation work
nationwide, but we're not there yet. We strongly encourage the House of
Representatives to pass this bill and send it to President Trump without
delay," said* Kyle Weaver, RMEF President and CEO.*

Dear Senator
Daines: *Russell County Sportsmen's Association of Central Montana
*strongly supports the Great American Outdoors Act and specifically FULL
funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. As you are aware,
Montanan's are only second to Vermont in the amount of time we spend
outdoors. All aspects of S. 3422 will provide, into the future, the
quality of outdoor experience that our grandparents and explorers
observed.

Dear Senator Daines: Thank you for the great work on getting the
LWCF permanently funded.
Our community has benefited from this fund and
I know a great deal of smaller rural communities could benefit as
well from the opportunities afforded by this fund.
If you need any
further help or information on this matter, I would be honored to get
involved. Thank you Senator and hope to see you on the Mountain Front soon!
*- Chris Hindoien, Mayor of Choteau*

**"**The Great American
Outdoors Act is smart conservation that is long overdue. This bipartisan
bill will make it easier for hunters and anglers to access natural
resources while also improving our trails and recreation sites. It also
makes lasting investments in our outdoor recreation economy at a time
when we need to get Americans back to work. We want to thank all the
co-sponsors for working across the aisle and advancing this legislation."
- *Whit Fosburgh, president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt
Conservation Partnership*

"Sportsmen and women have been leading voices in
the effort to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund, as well
as providing maintenance funding to agencies that manage places
critical to public access and fish and wildlife. Our public lands and
waters have traditionally been places of refuge, of solace and of
adventure. Never has this been truer than right now, when we need to recenter
and get our minds right. Now is the moment to strategically invest in
these places of refuge by funding shovel-ready projects that sustain
important habitat, increase public access opportunities, and get people
back to work. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers thanks Sen. Daines for
recognizing the importance of these strategic investments and we look
forward to seeing the Great American Outdoors Act enacted into law."* *-
***Land Tawney, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers president and
CEO*

"There's a good reason the Land and Water Conservation Fund has enjoyed
bipartisan support since the 1960's: it's just good policy. For more
than 55 years, LWCF has supported and funded the open spaces and public
land that we in Montana rely on for work, for play, and for our way
of life. Thank you to Senator Daines for helping to guarantee full and
permanent funding for this essential piece of legislation." *- Ben
Horan, Executive Director of Mountain Bike Missoula*

"The City of
Great Falls appreciates Senator Daines' support for the Land Water
Conservation Fund.
For many years, the City has utilized the LWCF
appropriations to complete a wide variety of projects.
These projects help
support and develop park land and recreational facilities for Great Falls
residents and visitors."
- *Greg Doyon, City Manager of Great
Falls*

"Over the years Billings has received almost $2 million to fund
construction and repairs in our parks.
The GAOA will be a great help as
we plan future projects and address a backlog of maintenance needs.
Parks and trails are critical to our Western quality of life.
They
attract visitors and support our economy. Senator Daines has fought long
and hard to get this football over the goal line, and we appreciate his
efforts." *- Bill Cole, Mayor of Billings*

"Senator Daines has my
trust on any conservation plans. In the past, he has always kept
Montana and the public's best interest in mind. Whether it be using natural
resources or saving access and land for Montanans and their children
to use responsibly- he always comes through. He really cares and acts
responsibly when it comes to conservation." - *Brad Butler, Owner of
Sweetwater Trucking*

"As one of the country's largest national parks
concessionaires, employing more than 1,800 people each year at the
national parks, Delaware North is grateful for Senator Daines'
leadership in working to address the longstanding parks maintenance backlog.
America's national parks are treasures that should be protected,
preserved and maintained, and this bipartisan bill will help ensure they are
for generations to come." - *Scott Socha, President, Delaware North's
parks and resorts division*

Best Wishes,

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Steve
Daines

United States Senate




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Bozeman, MT 59715
p: (406) 587-3446


Missoula
218 East Front Street, Ste. 103
Missoula, MT 59802
p:
(406) 549-8198

Kalispell
40 2nd Street East, Suite 211

(KM Building)
Kalispell, MT 59901
p: (406) 257-3765


Sidney
609 S. Central Ave., Suite #4
(Central Plaza Building)

Sidney, MT 59270
p: (406) 482-9010

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