Public Lands
As a farmer, I see that it is the men and women who are closest to our lands—our farmers and ranchers—who are the true conservationists and stewards of our resources, and I believe we have a responsibility to use our natural resources wisely and with care.
Responsible public land management is a critical issue for farmers, businesses, and landowners in our region, and it is Congress’ duty to ensure that public land management promotes economic development, not burdensome regulations and red tape.
That’s why I am fighting to prevent federal land grabs, keep out-of-touch government bureaucrats and radical environmentalists from fencing off our public lands, and promoting the management and conservation of our natural resources for generations to come.
I have led the effort to prevent the National Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service from introducing grizzly bears to the North Cascades. I have led my colleagues in the House in fighting against the EPA’s draconian “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rulemakings and included Appropriations amendments to prevent federal land grabs that harm our rural areas and the folks that rely on that land every day.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) welcomed Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary David Bernhardt to North Central Washington, where he announced the final rulemaking decision on the North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Bernhardt announced PILT payments for Central Washington's local communities:
Our largely rural, agricultural district understands the importance of conservation firsthand. The public lands we enjoy in Central Washington depend on local environmental stewardship, maintenance, and upkeep.
For generations, farmers and ranchers in Central Washington have understood that in order to continue their important job of feeding the world, we must work together to conserve one of our most precious assets: our land.
In light of the proposal that just never seems to go away: introducing grizzly bears in the North Cascades, I invite all constituents of the 4th Congressional District to join me in expressing your opinion about how this will affect you and your family.
This Fourth of July, America will celebrate its 243rd birthday. Our country has come a long way since 1776, and there is still more progress to be made. Our independence and our patriotism are what set the United States apart from the rest of the world, and we have a lot to be thankful for.
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) motto is, "Caring for the land and serving people." That is exactly what the students of USFS Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers do.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released a joint statement following the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced Washington state local governments are receiving a total of $29 million under the 2018 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, demonstrating the Administration's commitment to local communities.