Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'm not sure who is the best person to answer my question.
I am 54 years old. I live on an island. When I was young, there were a lot of wetlands. In the morning, when we would get up, we'd see turtles on our property. Thanks to urban development, those turtles are no more. I know it's too late.
I grew up on an island and I still live on one. From spring right through to fall, we would go to the beach. We would watch the migratory birds all along the beach. Forty years later, the beach remains, but the birds are gone.
Is there a way to protect that beach land and bring the birds back? Are they gone for good? Which of the three of you would best be able to answer that question?