It Would Be Nice...

To let go of something is not always a bad thing.  Same can be said to forgive and forget. And then there is the rest of the story, which can lead you to never again, never again. The Reganism of ""trust but verify" is another "down the rabbit hole" of public policies.

It would be step forward if politics were not be subverted by the threat of vetoes in all its forms.  The ultimate truth that incumbents choose their voters and moderates in both parties get primaried by folks that believe moderation in politics is wishy-washy, election results are suspect, as long as it is politically expedient and by extension so is just about anything your opponent is for, without the need for any alternative.

Yesterday, I heard a story about a 30 by 30 plan which would save, conserve and improve 30 % of the nation's lands.  

The 30 by 30 plan is the federal push to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by the year 2030. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, right now about 12% of the land in the U.S. is in conservation.

Within the next 10 years, the federal government hopes to transition nearly 440 million acres into federal protection. 

Currently, the Department operates various land conservation programs

In exchange for a yearly rental payment, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality. Contracts for land enrolled in CRP are from 10 to15 years in length.

CRP protects millions of acres of American topsoil from erosion and is designed to safeguard the nation’s natural resources. By reducing water runoff and sedimentation, CRP protects groundwater and helps improve the condition of lakes, rivers, ponds and streams. The vegetative covers also make CRP a major contributor to increased wildlife populations in many parts of the country.

The program is voluntary and there is no indication that the Department of Agriculture will gain title to lands enrolled in CRP.

Yet, there are rural groups that are denouncing the program as a government takeover and anti farm/landowner.

As with most things these days this seems like fanning partisan politics against Washington.

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