on tuesday, i led my congressional western caucus colleagues, in collaboration with senate western caucus members, to reveal a holistic, outcome-based conservation proposal titled "western conservation principles." bringing real conservation principles to d.c. on tuesday, i led my congressional western caucus colleagues, in collaboration with senate western caucus members, to reveal a holistic, outcome-based conservation proposal titled " western conservation principles ." the proposal, which serves as an alternative to the biden administration's "30 by 30 initiative" and america the beautiful report, is a blueprint for responsible, effective conservation supported by rural communities across the united states. 