Tim Kaine on Environment Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor

Extreme concern over cuts to EPA

Tim Kaine (D): No. Signed letter voicing "extreme concern" over the cuts.

Corey Stewart (R): Likely yes. Excess environmental regulation "costs jobs, increases energy costs.has little or no positive impact."

Don't require GMO labels for genetically-engineered food

Tim Kaine's answer: No

Mike Pence has not answered this question yet.

Evan McMullin's answer: No

We must protect resources like oyster reefs and clean water

A clean environment and a strong economy need not contradict

Always work to protect our air, water and land

Save animal lives with anti-freeze poisoning prevention bill

Comprehensive study of mercury's effect on environment

"Our understanding of mercury's effect on the environment is incomplete. We need more information on the steps we should take to reduce mercury contamination," Kaine said. "We expect this study to provide the best possible information on how mercury affects Virginians and our natural resources."

Mercury has been shown to pose health risks, especially to develop

Historic investments in water quality & open space

Together, we've embraced innovative management practices like the Council on Virginia's Future and the new Virginia Performs website. As a result, we've cemented our reputation as the best managed state in America and continued to win accolades for our financial management and service to citizens.

Together, we changed the way we think about transportation and land use in Virginia. Last year's traffic impact statement legislation was a turning point in connecting state transportation planning with local land use planning. As a result, we are beginning to make better decisions in managing Virginia's growth.

Invest in ongoing work to clean up rivers & Chesapeake Bay

Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems.

Proponent's Argument for voting Yes: Mr. WHITEHOUSE: This measure was part of the RESTORE Act, [but] this piece of it fell out of the bargain. If you supported the RESTORE Act, you have already supported this bill. If you believe that deals should be deals in the Senate, then you should support this bill. It is very important that we as a body support this bill. It does not create a single extra bureaucracy or person. It works within the existing government, and it adds no funding.

MississippiRiverDelta.org Summary of RESTORE Act: The Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act (RESTORE Act) dedicates 80% of all Clean Water Act penalties paid by those responsible for the 2010 gulf oil disaster to Gulf Coast restoration.

Proponent's press release supporting Yes vote: The National Endowment for the Oceans, Coasts, and Great Lakes Act would provide steady funding that universities, non-profit organizations, and government agencies can count on every year to support research and restoration projects. It would be funded primarily by dedicating 12.5% of revenues from offshore energy development, including oil, gas, and renewable energy. Revenue is generated through offshore lease sales and production based royalty payments. Funds from the Endowment would be distributed through a competitive grant program to fund projects to restore habitat, manage fisheries, plan for sustainable coastal development, enhance ocean monitoring and research activities, acquire coastal properties for preservation, and relocate critical coastal infrastructure.