Those of use who care about these things are a bit screwed, in that the mid-terms put so many more Democratic seats in play than Republican. And the Republican

Those of use who care about these things are a bit screwed, in that the mid-terms put so many more Democratic seats in play than Republican. And the Republican majority knows it owes a significant part of its current position to Trump -- and his acive base. Nonetheless, if you don't want science and reason and at least a best-effort at environmental and resource management to go out the window, NOW is the time to communicate this to your representatives. Whatever your political affiliation as well as that of your representatives. There are reasonable differences on how to manage as well as measure and report resources and the environment. Most rational people, regardless of their position, don't want to throw the science and scientific endeavors out the window. And as for "conservative" and "business" value in this: I believe agri-business -- at whatever scale -- derives significant value from the likes of NOAA surveying, evaluating, and reporting on weather and climate. Something I find annoying about these... "government-science-divestment" attitudes and agendas. These programs don't nor even primarily support "tree huggers". They've grown up, exist, and maintain support because the provide significant value to business and commerce.