Proc. 8150 Title 3--The President In addition, we have restored, improved, or protected millions of acres of wetlands and enhanced our parks and wildlife refuges. We are also encour- aging cooperative conservation, innovation, and new technologies to help ensure America's outdoors remain places where families and friends can learn, exercise, and create meaningful memories. Countless citizens volunteer their time and talents to protect America's nat- ural resources. By working together with the private and non-profit sectors and the general public, we can help preserve our local parks, lakes, rivers, and working lands. I am grateful for the efforts of all those who work to conserve our Nation's natural wonders, and I encourage citizens to visit takepride.gov to learn about more opportunities to help keep our environ- ment healthy and safe. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2007 as Great Outdoors Month. I call on all Americans to observe this month with appropriate pro- grams and activities and to take time to experience and enioy the outdoors. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 8150 of May 30, 2007 National Oceans Month, 2007 By the President of the United States of Arnerica A Proclamation Our Nation benefits from the oceans that contain precious natural treasures, carry much of our trade, and provide us with food and recreational oppor- tunities. During National Oceans Month, we celebrate these benefits, and we underscore our commitment to being good stewards of the oceans. Since the release of my Ocean Action Plan in 2004, my Administration has made great strides in ocean conservation by working with State, tribal, and local governments, the private sector, and our international partners in the spirit of cooperative conservation. In June 2006, I designated a national monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to celebrate the area's natural, cultural, and historical importance. The tropical waters of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument are a sanctuary for 7,000 marine species. This important Monument is our Nation's largest single conservation area and the largest protected marine area in the world. Ear- lier this year, I was also proud to sign into law the Magnuson-Stevens Fish- ery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 to end over-fishing and rebuild our Nation's fish stocks through more effective, market-based management. Internationally, we continue to lead in pro- tecting the maritime environment while preserving the navigational free- doms essential to the security and prosperity of every nation. By working 64
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