America’s Waterfronts: Addressing Economic, Recreational, and Environmental Challenges
July 23, 2019
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., chairman of the Subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries, and Weather, will convene a hearing titled, “America’s Waterfronts: Addressing Economic, Recreational, and Environmental Challenges,” at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. This hearing will focus on the current state of our working waterfronts, how we can balance stakeholder needs, and maximize the benefits from our water and coastal resources. Witnesses will also discuss the current challenges, highlight management and development successes, and provide suggestions on how our waterfronts could be further improved.
Witnesses:
- Ms. Lynn Clark, Executive Director, HARP Authority, HARP Foundation
- Mr. Mike Friis, Executive Committee Member, National Working Waterfront Network
- Mr. Eric Genrich, Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Dr. Monty Graham, Associate Vice President for Research, Coastal Operations, University of Southern Mississippi
*Witness list subject to change
Hearing Details:
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
2:15 p.m.
Subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries, and Weather
This hearing will take place in the Dirksen Senate Office Building 562. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.
*Note: Witness added on 7/22/19
Webcast
Witness Panel 1
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Mr. Mike Friis
Executive Committee MemberNational Working Waterfront Network07.23.19_Friis Testimony.pdf (104.49 KB) -
Mr. Eric Genrich
Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin07.23.19_Genrich Testimony.pdf (251.36 KB) -
Dr. Monty Graham
07.23.19_ Graham Testimony.pdf (107.55 KB) -
Ms. Lynn Clark
Executive DirectorHARP Authority, HARP Foundation07.23.19_Clark Testimony.pdf (2.13 MB)