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Johnson Statement on Interior Announcement Regarding Blood Run, Dakota Grasslands

Statement

Date: Oct. 28, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Environment

U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of the Interior's announcement (below) that South Dakota's native grasslands and the Blood Run National Historic Site will be included in the agency's 50-state report as part of the America's Great Outdoors initiative.

I applaud the Department of the Interior for highlighting these valuable conservation projects. I have long worked with state officials and local stakeholders on the Blood Run project and believe it offers a tremendous opportunity for outdoor recreation and historic preservation. Similarly, our state's native grasslands contribute to the high quality hunting and wildlife watching our state offers. Matching conservation practices with working lands is a great way to take even greater advantage of the economic benefits of outdoor recreation. Secretary Salazar's announcement today is a sign that folks understand the importance of South Dakota's outdoor treasures.


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