Protecting Our Environment

•As a Member of the Great Lakes Task Force, works in support of proposals to protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp and other invasive species, supports the Great Lakes Legacy Act and other programs to clean up and restore the Lakes and preserve this national treasure for generations to come.

• Teaming with environmental and taxpayer groups, Tom has fought costly, environmentally damaging projects – like the successful 10-year battle to stop the $1 billion American River dam in California which would have destroyed the pristine Auburn canyon.

• Long-time supporter of proposals to protect our wetlands, public lands and coastal areas, and against drilling in the Great Lakes and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

•  Votes against needless taxpayer subsidies that hurt our environment, like the $40 million a year subsidy for logging in the Tongass National Forest in Alaska.

• Cosponsored legislation to reduce the number of “boutique” fuels in Wisconsin – which drives up costs for drivers.

 


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