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.

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.