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    Policy Action > Land Conservation Caucus

    Land Conservation Caucus

    The Land Conservation Caucus is a bipartisan organization of House Members created by the combination of the Open Space Caucus and the Land Trust Caucus. The caucus seeks to educate Members of Congress and their staffs about issues of importance to the conservation and preservation of open space and farmland and to encourage policy that promotes these ends in order to preserve the beauty and regional charms of our country, maintain clean air and clean water, and promote the public health of our communities.

    To join the Caucus, Members of Congress may contact Jesse Young in Rep. Chris Murphy’s office, John Blair in Rep. Martin Heinrich's office, Lauryn Schothorst in Rep. Jim Gerlach’s office, or Ben Stoltzfoos in Rep. Joe Pitts’ office.

    Current Caucus Members

    • Rep. Chris Murphy (CT-05)
    • Rep. Martin Heinrich (NM-01)
    • Rep. Jim Gerlach (PA-06)
    • Rep. Joe Pitts (PA-16)
    • Rep. Alcee Hastings (FL-23)
    • Rep. Ben Chandler (KY-06)
    • Rep. Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)
    • Rep. Henry Waxman (CA-30)
    • Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07)
    • Rep. Paul Hodes (NH-02)
    • Rep. Mike Arcuri (NY-24)
    • Rep. Tammy Baldwin (WI-02)
    • Rep. Patrick Murphy (PA-8)
    • Rep. Joe Sestak (PA-07)
    • Rep. Todd Platts (PA-19)
    • Rep. Mark Kirk (IL-10)
    • Rep. Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02)
    • Rep. Steven Lynch (MA-09)
    • Rep. Patrick Kennedy (RI-1)
    • Rep. David Reichert (WA-8)
    • Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01)
    • Rep. André Carson (IN-07)
    • Rep. Scott Garrett (NJ-05)
    • Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02)
    • Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04)
    • Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11)

     

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    Advocates Alerts

    July 1:  Seeking Tax Incentive Stories, Climate Bill Passes House, Kiva Case

    Please help us show your Representative that the easement incentive works in their district!  Also read about the wide-ranging implications of last week's historic climate vote and a significant easement audit ruling in Alabama.   More >>

     

    June 22:  August Recess Site Visits More Important than Ever

    Increased IRS scrutiny and the pending expiration of the easement incentive will require land trusts to redouble their efforts to educate their federal lawmakers with visits over the August recess.   More >>

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