Strengthening Historic and Cultural Preservation Roundtable | Natural Resources Democrats

In commemoration of Native American Heritage Month, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and other House members will hold a roundtable titled, “Strengthening Historic and Cultural Preservation” on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Historic and cultural preservation is a central part of telling America’s story; the places we choose to protect reflect the country’s values. For generations, however, historically underserved communities, including tribal communities, have been left out of historic preservation efforts. In addition, climate change poses new, ever-increasing threats to our historic and cultural resources. Moving forward, we must ensure that preservation efforts are fully resourced to adequately protect the diverse historic and cultural legacy of all Americans. Expert panelists at the roundtable will discuss these issues and how Congress can better support and improve historic and cultural preservation. – Panelists – The Honorable Sara C. Bronin Chair Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Washington, D.C. Mr. Shaw Sprague Vice President for Government Relations National Trust for Historic Preservation Washington, D.C. The Honorable Reno Keoni Franklin Chairman Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers Washington, D.C. Dr. Shasta Gaughen Chair, National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers Environmental Director and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Pala Band of Mission Indians National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, Washington, D.C. Mr. Erik Hein Executive Director National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers Washington, D.C.? ABOUT OUR COMMITTEE The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources considers legislation and conducts congressional oversight on all issues within the Committee’s jurisdiction, including the ongoing climate crisis; environmental justice; public lands, waters, oceans, wildlife, and cultural resources; energy development and mining; Indigenous affairs; the U.S. Insular Areas; and all activities of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Forest Service, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. COMMITTEE DEMOCRATS' MISSION Under the leadership of Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva, House Natural Resources Committee Democrats advance meaningful, justice-oriented solutions to fight climate change, pursue a healthier, more sustainable planet, and elevate the interests of Indigenous Peoples and residents of U.S. Insular Areas. Check out our channel here: https://youtube.com/@NaturalResourcesDems Don’t forget to subscribe! FIND US OR LEARN MORE AT https://democrats-naturalresources.house.gov/ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates through our Social Media Profiles! Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRDems Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRDems Instagram: https://instagram.com/nrdems Medium: https://hnrdems.medium.com/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/naturalresourcesdems