House Clears Nature-Forward Infrastructure Package

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved new infrastructure legislation that would make significant investments in climate resiliency and efforts to conserve America’s lands, waters and wildlife.  

The following is a statement by Sarah Murdock, director of U.S. resilience and water policy at The Nature Conservancy:

 "Today's vote is a recognition that the infrastructure challenges our country faces will require new and innovative strategies, and that nature must be part of the solution. By emphasizing resiliency to climate change and integrating natural infrastructure, this bill will ensure the roads and bridges we build will be here for future generations. The bill’s move to significantly expand clean energy investments, water infrastructure, ecosystem restoration and maintenance of our federal forest roads system will also benefit the health and well-being of our natural world.

“These steps are long overdue and making them now is an opportunity to help our nation’s economy recover by stimulating jobs and economic development throughout the country. The growing climate and economic crises demand bold action, and this legislation is a significant step in the right direction. We commend the House for advancing this bill and urge representatives to work with their Senate colleagues on legislation that can be signed into law so projects like this can commence as soon as possible.”