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Commissioner and conservation groups praise wildfire restoration, warn against diverting Climate Commitment Act funds
Summary
Washington Commissioner of Public Lands and conservation groups praised restored wildfire prevention funding but warned the House proposal’s use of Climate Commitment Act and LEHI surplus funds in lieu of general fund to cover other items could jeopardize environmental justice and climate programs and reduce capacity at DNR recreation sites.
Dave Upley Grove (transcript name "Dave Upley Grove"), identified in testimony as Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, thanked the committee for restoring wildfire prevention and preparedness funding as envisioned by House Bill 1168 (as referenced in testimony) and called the restoration "a big deal and a bright spot in a very difficult budget year." Grove also urged reconsideration of deep…
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