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Daily Democracy Task – Natural Resources

LWV Supports Riparian Easement Program for Forest Land Owners

HB 2714 / SB 6498 Valuing the carbon in forest riparian easements. Establishes the forest riparian easement program for forest land owners. Part of a forest carbon sequestration strategy to lower carbon emissions. HB 2714 scheduled for Executive session scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 10am by House Rural Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of which Representative Dent is a member. Ask for his support of HB 2714

SB 6498 scheduled for Executive session on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 1:30pm by Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Parks Committee. Give Committee member, Senator Warnick, your thoughts on SB 6498.

LWV Supports Rapid Wildfire Response

HB 2228 Permitting early deployment of state fire services resources. Helps early rapid response to wildfires. Public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 3:30pm in House Appropriations.  Tell Committee Member Representative Ybarra your thoughts on HB2228.

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