Energy and Environment

“We want to be clear: our concerns with the implementation do not arise from any hesitation about pursuing ambitious, comprehensive policies to protect critical habitat for endangered species,” Bonamici, an Oregon Democrat who represents the North Coast, and other members of the Oregon delegation wrote. “It is the role of government to craft and implement responsible policy that follows the science, but it’s also important to fully resource the changes that must be made.”

Rep. Bonamici says these ecosystems have the potential to address the climate crisis, stating "Unfortunately, the health of these blue carbon ecosystems is under threat from ocean acidification and sea level rise driven by global warming. The bipartisan Coastal Restoration Act will help monitor, protect, and restore coastal blue carbon ecosystems and strengthen research on this natural climate solution."