Western Environmental Law Center: Feinstein-Daines Wildfire Bill Would Evade Environmental Laws, Compromise Community Protection
August 06, 2020
August 06, 2020
EUGENE, Oregon, Aug. 6 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on Aug. 5:
Sens. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif) and Steve Daines (R-Mont) introduced legislation today that would fast-track unsustainable logging, increase wildfire risk and jeopardize community safety. The measure stands in stark contrast to sensible, science-based legislation sponsored by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif) which would help communities in fire-prone areas without backcountry logg . . .
Sens. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif) and Steve Daines (R-Mont) introduced legislation today that would fast-track unsustainable logging, increase wildfire risk and jeopardize community safety. The measure stands in stark contrast to sensible, science-based legislation sponsored by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif) which would help communities in fire-prone areas without backcountry logg . . .