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Mike Castle has long supported conservation of open space, wildlife
protection, addressing climate change, as well as the strengthening of
clean air and clean water laws.
- Environmental Champion
- The League of Conservation Voters has consistently named Mike Castle
an "Environmental Champion" for his leadership on environmental issues
including his commitment to conservation and preservation.
- Global Warming
- Believing that we must act now to mitigate the impact of global
warming pollution, Rep. Castle supports U.S. participation in
international agreements and a cap-and-trade program based on the best
available science, which will deliver the kind of reform business and
industry need to grow the economy, stabilize the climate, and create
more diverse and secure sources of energy. Since 2004, Rep. Castle has
supported the Climate Stewardship Act. Rep. Castle believes we can
achieve 15-20% reductions in global warming pollution by 2020 and
reductions on the order of 80% by 2050.
- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
- Mike Castle has opposed repeated efforts to open the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge to exploration and drilling for oil and gas. While a
supporter of energy independence, he feels Arctic drilling provides at
best, a short-term approach to a long-term problem. He believes
America's global leadership in technology and innovation can play a
larger role in providing us with real options for energy self
sufficiency.
- Clean Water / Clean Air
- Believing clean and healthy water and air must be a priority, Castle
continues to fight to limit pollutants, clean up our drinking and
recreational waters and the air we breathe. Castle has consistently
supported measures to strengthen the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts.
Recently he has worked to upgrade aging sewer infrastructure.
- Republicans for Environmental Protection - Congressman
Castle achieved a perfect score of 100 in the second annual
Congressional scorecard by the Republicans for Environmental Protection
(REP), a national grassroots organization
- Chesapeake Bay -
As a member of the Congressional Chesapeake Bay Task Force, Rep. Castle
has consistently supported measures to push for additional funding for
environmental restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, which remains on the
list of impaired water bodies under the Clean Water Act.
- Delaware River - As
co-chair of the Congressional Delaware River Basin Task Force, Rep.
Castle supports flood mitigation research efforts, water quality
initiatives, oyster restoration project, and led effort in House to
create a Delaware River and Bay Oil Spill Advisory Committee to address
prevention and clean up in the event of an oil spill.
- Beach Protection
- Together, the Delaware Congressional delegation has secured close to
$40 million in federal funding since 2002 for the restoration of
Delaware beaches. Castle believes strongly in protecting these
Delaware treasures, which not only provide us with swimming and
recreation and serve as a habitat for numerous species, but also act as
a critical barrier against storm damage, prevent flooding, and keep our
coastal communities safe.
- Coastal Advocate
- Rep. Castle received the Coastal Advocate Award from the American
Shore & Beach Preservation Association for being a champion for
Delaware's beaches and for America's coastal communities during his
tenure in the House and as Governor.
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