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McLachlan works to save healthy waterways

After a careful analysis of both candidate’s positions on rights for hunters and anglers for House District 59, I have decided to give my support to Mike McLachlan. My research revealed Mike has worked hard to protect stream flows that fish need to survive through his co-sponsorship of Senate Bill 23. It has yet to become law and would incentivize farmers and ranchers to modernize irrigation practices, which in turn, will provide more water for recreational purposes, including fishing.

Through Mike’s leadership on this issue, a unique coalition of stakeholders including farmers, ranchers and anglers have come together to make the right choice about the future of our beautiful landscape. Some of my most cherished memories of fatherhood has been to watch the joy of my sons catching fish in Southwest Colorado’s legendary waterways: the Animas, Uncompahgre, Piedra and the Gunnison. Mike’s support for SB 23 would better protect these and other waterways of Colorado.

Mike builds coalitions and delivers common-sense legislation that meet our challenges while representing the values of all who live in Southwest Colorado. We need to re-elect Rep. Mike McLachlan, Colorado House District 59, so he can continue to represent us and ensure our waterways remain healthy.

Dave Dillman

Durango



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