I am committed to the principle that our country's environment should be safeguarded for future generations.  As a Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, I am working to preserve and protect the environment in a wise and effective manner.  I believe that we have an obligation to carefully and responsibly manage the 650 million acres of public lands in the United States.  I support increased conservation and encourage stewardship of our land, water and wildlife.