Finally got a response from Senator Dodd (Dudd). Not that it means anything. Wisely, he's not running this year. Go figure. Duh. Gee, responses like this are just the kind of thing that give you confidence in our elected officials.
Thank you for contacting me with your concerns about environmental protection. I appreciate hearing from you on this critically important issue.
I firmly believe that the federal government has a responsibility to promote responsible environmental stewardship and to preserve natural treasures in their pristine state. There is no greater gift we can give to future generations of Americans than a healthy environment. Throughout my career in public service I have worked for policies that advance these goals on both a national and local level.
For instance, our National Parks system is one of this country's greatest legacies, and I have long supported increased funding so that these irreplaceable parts of our cultural and natural history are protected for generations to come. I am also proud to have had the opportunity to work to preserve some of Connecticut's great treasures, such as the Eightmile River, which was recently designated a federally-protected Wild and Scenic River.
I am additionally committed to protecting our nation's oceans and water resources. I have long championed efforts to clean up and protect Long Island Sound, which is vital to our region's economy and represents one of our most successful efforts under the National Estuary program. Please be assured that I will continue to work for policies that protect our nation's precious natural resources and promote environmental conservation.
Thank you again for contacting me. If you would like to stay in touch with me on this and other issues of importance, please visit my website at
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