“ History lies in the waters of Lake Erie . Those waters serve as a reminder of our past and an opportunity to educate us today ,” Senator Bob Casey said . “ Designating the Lake Erie Quadrangle as the region ’ s first national marine sanctuary would draw in visitors from around the nation , bringing their curiosity and their dollars to Erie , and would protect the health of the ecosystem .” illcreek
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US Senator Bob Casey
“ It ’ s great to see the NOAA take this step towards designating a part of Lake Erie as a national marine sanctuary . Lake Erie is not only one of Pennsylvania ’ s greatest natural treasures , but it ’ s also one of my family ’ s favorite places to visit . It is imperative that we protect and preserve its natural beauty for generations to come , and this move is a great step in the right direction ,” said Senator John Fetterman .
US Senator John Fetterman
“ Lake Erie and its beautiful shoreline are true national treasures worthy of protecting — and on behalf of 13 million Pennsylvanians , I strongly support NOAA moving forward with its effort to designate a national marine sanctuary in Lake Erie ,” said Governor Josh Shapiro . “ Lake Erie is a critical part of Pennsylvania ’ s history , culture and economy , generating millions of dollars in tourism and economic activity for northwestern Pennsylvania . This designation would ensure we protect that heritage and safeguard those benefits for generations to come , and my Administration looks forward to working with NOAA to make this designation a reality .”
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
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