Environment
As your U.S. senator, I believe that protecting and preserving our environment and natural resources for future generations is critically important. States like South Dakota have an inherent interest in providing for the well-being of its citizens and businesses through protecting and preserving our water resources and the environment, which are the lifeblood of our agricultural, hunting, and tourism industries.
However, we must be careful to find a balance between preserving our environment and natural resources and ensuring that landowners are not overburdened with federal regulations.
It has become all too common for unelected federal bureaucrats to attempt to increase their authority through the regulatory process, as the previous administration sought to do with regulations like the Waters of the United States rule. Such rules would strain key South Dakota industries, like agriculture and tourism, with costly compliance costs and bureaucracy. As your U.S. senator, I will continue to oppose any federal overreach and support sensible policies to protect our environment and natural resources for generations to come.
Spotlight
Press
March 2021
June 2020
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6/17/20 | Thune Introduces Bill to Advance Renewable Fuels Innovation |
June 2019
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6/14/19 | E15 Decision a Win-Win-Win-Win |
November 2018
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11/9/18 | Fueling South Dakota’s Economy |
October 2018
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10/23/18 | South Dakota’s Century-Long Pheasant Hunting Tradition Continues |
December 2016
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12/9/16 | Finishing Strong and Looking Ahead |
October 2016
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10/18/16 | Thune Requests Immediate Assistance for Producers Affected by Cottonwood Fire |
August 2016
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8/11/16 | Thune Statement on Federal Board’s Unilateral Decision to Rename Harney Peak |