#EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> is not a liberal holiday. Conservatives have a strong environmental record too.

As a result, I’m going to highlight a few of the incredible conservative environmental leaders and one of their environmental achievements (THREAD):
Conservative environmental leader: @DanCrenshawTX

Congressman Crenshaw is an environmental advocate who crafted the New Energy Frontier Act, legislation focused on fighting climate change through carbon capture and turning carbon into a commodity as a result. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @lisamurkowski

Senator Murkowski has been an environmental advocate for decades. From public lands to clean energy, she& #39;s been at the forefront. Her most recent bipartisan energy package (the American Energy Innovation Act) is proof of it.
Conservative environmental leader: @SenAlexander:

Senator Alexander is leading the effort to fund our National Parks in the Senate. The National Parks funding backlog has been an issue ignored for too long and he& #39;s pioneered that important effort. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @GOPLeader

Leader McCarthy has been at the forefront of the movement for conservative climate solutions. He& #39;s proposed multiple bills that would lower American emissions, innovate the energy industry, and ignite our economy. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @EliseStefanik

Congresswoman Stefanik was one of the first conservative voices in Congress to speak out on climate change and has cosponsored countless pro-conservation and pro-climate reform policies. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @SenatorBraun

Senator Braun has helped reignite the Senate& #39;s bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus and has been an outspoken advocate for conservative climate reform and clean energy. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader(s): @RepBrianMast/ @marcorubio

Rep. Mast and Sen. Rubio have been the two main leaders protecting our nation& #39;s waterways. From Lake Okeechobee to the Atlantic Ocean, these two leaders have restored important ecosystems and limited algal blooms.
Conservative environmental leader: @mattgaetz

Congressman Gaetz introduced the Green Real Deal with @Citiz4Solutions and has been an outspoken advocate for conservative climate change reform. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @SenCoryGardner

Senator Gardner worked with Senators and @realDonaldTrump on moving the Great American Outdoors Act forward, a policy that would fund our National Parks and the Land & Water Conservation Fund. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @SenatorCollins

Senator Collins has been a steady environmental force for numerous decades, most recently seen through the BEST Act, a bill that would help with energy storage technology for clean energy sources. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @SenThomTillis

Senator Tillis has co-sponsored countless pro-conservation and pro-clean energy bills. He& #39;s been one of the biggest advocates in Congress for National Parks and the solar energy industry. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @SteveDaines

Senator Daines has been a longtime conservationist leader in the U.S. Senate. From protecting the rights of sportsmen to funding our public lands, he& #39;s one of the best leaders in the Senate on these issues. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @cathymcmorris

Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers has been one of the biggest advocates for hydropower as a means to reduce emissions. She& #39;s also led on technologies within the timber industry and responsible forest management. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @RepWesterman

Congressman Westerman is the voice behind the "Trillion Trees Act," a policy that would plant a trillion trees worldwide to fight carbon emissions increases. He& #39;s been a longtime supporter of the trees! #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @GovRonDeSantis

Governor DeSantis has been one of the most pro-environmental governors in recent history. He& #39;s fought to protect the Everglades and the ocean surrounding Florida. Additionally, he& #39;s an advocate for common-sense climate reform.
Conservative environmental leader: @GovLarryHogan

Governor Hogan is the nation& #39;s leader in conservative clean energy solutions. He& #39;s worked with both sides in Maryland to reduce emissions, grow the economy, and protect the coast. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @MassGovernor

Governor Baker has been the nation& #39;s premier governor in fighting climate change. He& #39;s worked with both sides in Massachusetts to implement clean energy technologies and climate mitigation techniques. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @RepJohnCurtis

Congressman Curtis is helping lead the GOP& #39;s work on climate change in the U.S. House. He& #39;s been active on numerous clean energy policies, carbon capture technology bills, and public land protections. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @carloslcurbelo

Carlos was one of the first conservative leaders to stick his neck out on climate. We& #39;re still seeing the benefits of his leadership today. From clean energy to ocean protection, his legacy will live on forever. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: @TommyForHealth

Tommy set aside public land more than almost any other governor in Wisconsin state history. He& #39;s active today in the Wisconsin Clean Energy Forum, an organization focused on conservatives embracing clean energy in WI. #EarthDay https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: Richard Nixon ( @nixonfoundation)

President Nixon created the EPA and signed the Clean Air/Clean Water Acts. He also signed the Endangered Species Act.
Conservative environmental leader(s): George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush ( @TheBushCenter)

President George W. Bush set aside the largest marine sanctuary in U.S. history. George H.W. Bush set aside more public lands than nearly any president in recent history. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader: Ronald Reagan ( @Reagan_Library)

President Reagan is well-known for his pro-conservation protections, including funding our National Parks and protecting wildlife. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
Conservative environmental leader(s): leaders at @yrnf, @CRNC, @TrumpStudents

Leaders at each of these conservative organizations have signed the American Climate Contract and are pushing their elected officials to do more on environmental issues. #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
President @realDonaldTrump has signed the largest public lands bill in United States history and the Save Our Seas Act. He also supports the Trillion Trees Act and funding our National Parks/Land & Water Conservation Fund! #EarthDay2020 https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
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