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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Map Modification

Floor Speech

Date: March 19, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History

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Mr. Speaker, this bill expands the boundaries of the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado to include an additional 300 acres. The expanded boundary will further the monument's paleontological research objectives and facilitate access for projects designed to decrease wildfire risk, a critical issue in this forested region. During our subcommittee hearing on this bill, we heard that the expansion is broadly supported by the local community and a critical addition to a monument that was established, thanks to enormous public interest in preserving a unique natural treasure.

The story of the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is an excellent example of the importance of conservation, and it is encouraging that we can work together in a bipartisan fashion to further this mission. I want to congratulate Representative Lamborn for his hard work.

Mr. Speaker, I would just like to encourage the Members to please support this wonderful bill.

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