• Thanks to a partnership offered through the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, landowners may voluntarily restore and protect habitat for the gopher tortoise. (andalusiastarnews.com)
  • WASHINGTON, March 30, 2015 - USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) plan to expand an ecosystem-wide model to aid the Southwestern willow flycatcher and help Western landowners. (agri-pulse.com)
  • This unique project expanded a successful six-year collaboration between USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC), and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) to create habitat for oysters, fish, and other wildlife. (vims.edu)
  • The Landowner Incentive Program is a United States Department of the Interior program that gives grants to state wildlife agencies for restoring rare wildlife habitat in cooperation with private landowners. (wikipedia.org)
  • The program is part of the Bush Administration's "Cooperative Conservation" initiative, which focuses on voluntary partnerships between government and non-government parties like private landowners, cooperations, state government and others to achieve progress in conserving or restoring natural resources. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tier I grants provide funding to states to staff and operate programs to work with landowners. (wikipedia.org)
  • Typically, these grants pay for a state program coordinator who works for the wildlife agency and field biologists who interact with landowners and help plan projects. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tier II grants provide funding to states which the state in turn awards to private landowners for the protection, restoration, or management of rare wildlife habitats. (wikipedia.org)
  • States are required to have an open, transparent process through which landowners can apply for funding and to establish an advisory panel that helps to oversee the program. (wikipedia.org)
  • 1] Since 2003, state wildlife agencies have steadily accumulated more and more successes in delivering results for rare wildlife with the conservation partnerships with private landowners. (wikipedia.org)
  • Oregon, Nebraska, Florida, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Kentucky and Minnesota have been particularly successful, winning more than $22 million in grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and working with hundreds of landowners to restore wildlife. (wikipedia.org)
  • For over 80 years, we've helped America's farmers, ranchers, and landowners conserve our nation's resources through our voluntary programs and science-based solutions. (usda.gov)
  • A partnership offered though the USDA allows landowners to help restore the gopher tortoise. (andalusiastarnews.com)
  • In February of 2020, the LSU AgCenter, with the support of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), surveyed landowners enrolled in conservation easement programs that aim to protect and restore wetlands and wildlife habitat, including the Wetland Reserve Program (WRP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program-Wetland Reserve Easement (ACEP-WRE) and Emergency Watershed Protection Program-Floodplain Easement (EWPP-FPE). (lsuagcenter.com)
  • Your work may involve collaborating with landowners, government agencies, and environmental organizations to implement conservation programs and promote sustainable land use practices. (halterlady.com)
  • We will be working with private landowners through a voluntary, incentive-based approach to protect creeks and streams with conservation easements. (sonomaopenspace.org)
  • The Sonoma and Gold Ridge RCDs are local, non-regulatory, special districts that provide conservation assistance to public and private landowners, land managers, and the greater community to drive conservation solutions that address our most pressing natural resource issues. (sonomaopenspace.org)
  • The Grazing Handbook is for public agency personnel and private landowners who may use livestock grazing to further their resource management goals, and includes considerations for grazing in riparian areas. (sonomaopenspace.org)
  • She often works with sportsmen's groups, landowners, and nonprofits to use Keystone Fund and Environmental Stewardship Fund dollars to improve fish and wildlife habitat. (trcp.org)
  • And the increase in habitat can be linked to a unique program that seeks to bring together landowners, state and federal agencies, conservation clubs, and others who enjoy wildlife and want to see it thrive. (farmprogress.com)
  • and federal resources may be leveraged to provide financial incentives for participating landowners. (farmprogress.com)
  • MPRI works by acquiring state and federal resources to assist landowners. (farmprogress.com)
  • The program builds on existing partnerships with landowners in the Southwest to support habitat improvement for the flycatcher, along with 83 other species that depend on the same riparian ecosystem, according to NRCS. (agri-pulse.com)
  • Over the past three years, NRCS has worked with landowners in these six states to restore or enhance more than 7,000 acres of riparian land that the Southwestern willow flycatcher relies on for nesting habitat. (agri-pulse.com)
  • The agency says expansion of this program will engage more landowners by providing incentives for six additional conservation practices. (agri-pulse.com)
  • Additionally, through their partnership in the Sage Grouse Initiative, NRCS said the agencies have seen gains in habitat creation for the greater sage-grouse through which private landowners have restored 4.4 million acres over the past five years - an area twice the size of Yellowstone National Park. (agri-pulse.com)
  • The shutdown could slow our ability to work with NRCS employees such as Chad Dewrye to bring more landowners into the restoration program. (tu.org)
  • Much of the nation's important wildlife habitat is found on private lands, and the wildlife conservation community has found a growing interest among private landowners in working to protect important habitats and species on their lands. (nwf.org)
  • Thanks to the work of private landowners, conservation groups, tribes, and state and government agencies, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decided in September 2015 to remove the New England cottontail from the endangered species candidate list due to recovery. (edf.org)
  • Through the Natural Resources Conservation Service program, USDA provides technical and financial assistance to landowners who voluntarily make improvements to wildlife habitat on their property. (edf.org)
  • EDF has worked with landowners in several states on a number of species that have benefited from the program, including the greater sage-grouse, lesser prairie-chicken , New England cottontail and monarch butterfly . (edf.org)
  • In the listing decisions for the greater sage-grouse and the New England cottontail , the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service specifically recognized the value of private landowners' conservation efforts and their enrollments in the Working Lands for Wildlife program as key factors in the decisions not to list the species under the ESA. (edf.org)
  • The more we can do to stimulate the conservation efforts of private landowners, the more successful we will be in protecting wildlife. (edf.org)
  • By providing landowners with regulatory assurances for early and voluntary actions, the program can recover species sooner and possibly preclude the need for a species to be added to the endangered species list - an outcome that benefits everyone. (edf.org)
  • Efforts to conserve wildlife and habitat diversity will require strong cooperation with private landowners to provide increased incentives for management of riparian zones and oak motte restoration, and increased management of natural grassland systems. (texas.gov)
  • This program is for landowners with cropland planted to commodity crops. (hcswcd.org)
  • We have a special emphasis on soil and water with a focus on assisting landowners in planning and applying conservation practices on the land. (hcswcd.org)
  • Why would developers and landowners want to attract sensitive wildlife to their properties? (stantec.com)
  • Managing these natural landscapes and wild habitats - and the life that exists on them - requires specialized skills and science-based knowledge. (uidaho.edu)
  • The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is providing funding to the National Fish Passage Program: The program works to restore degraded and fragmented aquatic habitats, which decreases public safety hazards and improves infrastructure resilience by reducing flood risks, removing obsolete dams, and strengthening water delivery for local agriculture irrigation districts. (fws.gov)
  • Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. (fws.gov)
  • These are: a) Restoration and protection of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region. (federalgrantswire.com)
  • Conservation scientists protect and manage natural habitats, wildlife and biodiversity. (halterlady.com)
  • Conservation scientists work to protect and manage natural habitats, wildlife, and biodiversity. (halterlady.com)
  • Today, more than 140 million privately owned farm and ranch acres are enrolled in voluntary federal conservation programs, providing habitats for countless animals and insects. (fb.org)
  • However, the Endangered Species Act is long overdue for a meaningful update that recognizes these voluntary efforts to restore and enhance habitats. (fb.org)
  • We must all be good stewards of our natural resources and wildlife habitats. (fb.org)
  • In addition to our core work developing conservation easements on entire properties, we are now piloting a program to develop easements on portions of agricultural properties that are home to streams and riparian habitats. (sonomaopenspace.org)
  • Additional information about SFR is available at: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/SFR/SFR.htm.WSFR¿s mission is to work through partnerships to conserve and manage fish and wildlife and their habitats for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations. (federalgrants.com)
  • WSFR¿s guiding principle is that society benefits from conservation-based management of fish and wildlife and their habitats and opportunities to use and enjoy them. (federalgrants.com)
  • NFWF's Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative funds innovative and effective conservation projects in southeast New Mexico and west Texas to help protect and improve habitats for wildlife. (nfwf.org)
  • When wildlife populations decline to this degree, it means dramatic changes are impacting their habitats and the food and water they rely on. (csrwire.com)
  • We must build on our progress in the conservation and protection of our wetlands, soil, and wildlife habitats. (ucsb.edu)
  • During the past year, the NRC program has also targeted several key habitats, including the rare pitch pine - scrub oak barrens. (army.mil)
  • Utilizes financial assistance to protect and restore wetland and wildlife habitats. (hcswcd.org)
  • It also helps to manage the wildlife populations on these installations. (army.mil)
  • Wildlife Ecology & Conservation provides students with the essential conservation science education to study, conserve and protect wildlife populations, and the land and water environments on which they and we depend. (umass.edu)
  • WSFR¿s vision is of healthy, diverse, and accessible fish and wildlife populations that offer recreation, economic activity, and other societal benefits, in addition to sustainable ecological functions. (federalgrants.com)
  • CO-OPS: The Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative is a grassroots conservation initiative started to help neighbors work together as a "cooperative" to restore pheasant populations. (farmprogress.com)
  • Monitored populations of vertebrates (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish) have seen a devastating 69% drop on average since 1970, according to World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Living Planet Report 2022 . (csrwire.com)
  • These plunges in wildlife populations can have dire consequences for our health and economies," says Rebecca Shaw, global chief scientist of WWF. (csrwire.com)
  • Maintaining healthy wildlife populations, recovering endangered species, and restoring impaired ecosystems all require significant funding. (nwf.org)
  • Much of this area is used for ranching, it remains in relatively good condition, and supports numerous populations of native wildlife. (texas.gov)
  • Conserving our natural resources is a vital part of creating and maintaining healthy ecosystems on our nation's lands. (usda.gov)
  • The technical resources and references NRCS provides uses science-based technology to aid conservation planning and benefit soil, water, air, plants, and animals for productive lands and healthy ecosystems. (usda.gov)
  • Since 2000, the foundation has conducted a Coral Reefs Program to address the rapid decline of coral ecosystems worldwide. (noaa.gov)
  • As we look to the next 20 years we are excited to continue working with NOAA and our grantees to build on the capacity and relationships we have established within the coral research and conservation community in order to help restore and rebuild resilient reefs at the scale needed to protect and recover these amazing ecosystems. (noaa.gov)
  • With this funding, the Service is collaborating with states, Tribes and local communities to invest in projects which will further habitat restoration, invasive species control, conservation of at-risk and listed species and provide benefits to several significant ecosystems. (fws.gov)
  • Under the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act), Subtitle F of P.L. 112-141, the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund was established in the Treasury of the United States. (federalgrantswire.com)
  • If you have a passion for preserving natural resources and ecosystems, a career as a conservation scientist may be the perfect fit for you. (halterlady.com)
  • Focus on subjects including endangered species conservation, ecological restoration and the management of natural ecosystems. (ualberta.ca)
  • Learn how to assess and minimize the impacts of development and resource activities, and to restore impacted ecosystems. (ualberta.ca)
  • On a ranch tour we were able to see conservation at a landscape level as the ranch w as taking significant efforts to reduce fuel loads across the semi-desert shrubland to the montane forest ecosystems. (trcp.org)
  • The scope of the program has recently broadened and now includes the promotion, protection, and restoration of fully functioning marine, freshwater, and riparian habitat through comprehensive and effective management of activities affecting Washington's aquatic and riparian ecosystems. (beachapedia.org)
  • Congress established the act "to provide a means whereby the ecosystems upon which endangered (E) and threatened (T) species depend may be conserved and to provide a program to conserve T&E species themselves. (stantec.com)
  • Congress identified the conservation of ecosystems as the primary concern for the decline of our native flora and fauna. (stantec.com)
  • A subprogram has also been established for Native American tribes to restore wildlife habitat on tribal lands. (wikipedia.org)
  • Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) provides our nation's farmers, ranchers and forestland owners with the knowledge and tools they need to conserve, maintain and restore the natural resources on their lands and improve the health of their operations for the future. (usda.gov)
  • Prepare to help people enjoy the great outdoors while protecting and conserving our natural lands. (uidaho.edu)
  • Habitat for endangered species is provided on many national wildlife refuges managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state lands administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (propertyrightsresearch.org)
  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding provides important resources to restore America's natural infrastructure by advancing healthy forests, detecting and eradicating invasive species, investing in National Seed Strategy collection and production, restoring recreation sites and national parks, and mitigating hazards on mined lands. (fws.gov)
  • The process of restoring the refuge lands degraded by the presence of such wells, pipelines, and other related infrastructure may take several years to complete with help from partnering agencies. (fws.gov)
  • These programs exist to help support and enhance each participating installation's training and testing lands as deployment and readiness platforms. (army.mil)
  • Title 10 of the U.S. Code (USC) authorizes Army installations to harvest and sell timber, lease lands for agriculture and grazing, and operate hunting and fishing programs. (army.mil)
  • Washington, D.C. - Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva's bill to help improve our nation's public lands while encouraging the next generation to engage in public service passed the Committee on Natural Resources today. (house.gov)
  • This bill builds on a long and proud tradition of conservation service on Federal lands," Grijalva said. (house.gov)
  • Today takes a decisive step forward in finishing work that is desperately needed on our national park lands, forests, wildlife refuges, historic sites and Indian country. (house.gov)
  • It will expand the already established program that employs and trains thousands of young people and helps repair and restore our public lands. (house.gov)
  • Prepare for a career managing wildlife and rangeland resources by focussing on subjects like the soil-plant-animal relationship on both private and public lands. (ualberta.ca)
  • Ag + Open Space recognizes that land conservation is one part of the solution to sustaining healthy watersheds and a thriving agricultural community, and that ongoing land management is critical to the long-term health of our natural and working lands. (sonomaopenspace.org)
  • Working collaboratively with agencies, non-profits, and diverse community groups the RCDs are committed to utilizing cooperative and scientifically sound methods to ensure the natural resources within agricultural systems, rural and urban areas, and natural lands are conserved, restored, and protected. (sonomaopenspace.org)
  • Tending the Edges: The Benefits of Hedgerows on Bay Area Working Lands illuminates some of the benefits of hedgerow plantings, describes related conservation practices, and provides resources for land stewards to get started planting. (sonomaopenspace.org)
  • Today, the state's Keystone Fund and Environmental Stewardship Fund help to restore and conserve lands and waters that power Pennsylvania's $26.9-billion outdoor recreation industry. (trcp.org)
  • Inspired by the 100 th anniversary of the National Park Service, t he Next 100 Colorado focuses on workforce diversity across conservation and outdoor recreation , ensuring equitable access for all people , and using the outdoors to tell accurate , complex, uplifting and healing stories about Colorad o lands. (trcp.org)
  • The Aquatic Reserves Program is part of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) efforts to promote preservation, restoration, and enhancement of state-owned aquatic lands-sites that benefit the health of native aquatic habitat and species in the state. (beachapedia.org)
  • The model will enhance or restore habitat for at-risk, threatened and endangered species while supporting working lands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, NRCS said in a news release. (agri-pulse.com)
  • The efforts are part of the Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) partnership between NRCS and FWS, which helps create habitat on working landscapes for seven different at-risk, threatened or endangered species, including the flycatcher. (agri-pulse.com)
  • NRCS said the effort builds on the success of voluntary conservation practices on private lands that benefit wildlife while supporting working lands. (agri-pulse.com)
  • We also work to make sure that money from energy development on public lands and offshore goes directly back into protecting natural resources. (nwf.org)
  • Among these provisions is language codifying the Working Lands for Wildlife program that helps farmers and ranchers restore habitat for at-risk wildlife. (edf.org)
  • To date, the Working Lands for Wildlife program has helped producers conserve more than 7.1 million acres of wildlife habitat in 19 key landscapes across 48 states. (edf.org)
  • Click here to see a detailed map of Working Lands for Wildlife target species and projects. (edf.org)
  • A key reason for the Working Lands for Wildlife program's success to date is that it focuses limited resources on providing technical assistance and financial incentives for species that are indicators of the health of broader at-risk landscapes. (edf.org)
  • This program targets at-risk wildlife species from across the country. (andalusiastarnews.com)
  • Through the NRCS program, locals can do their part to help revive the species. (andalusiastarnews.com)
  • It provides financial assistance to folks who would like to restore and or manage longleaf pine forest, the habitat of several declining species such as gopher tortoises and bobwhite quail. (andalusiastarnews.com)
  • It is probably a healthy exercise, when considering the extinction of species in this age, to remember that many thousands of life forms have ceased to exist from wholly natural causes -- dinosaurs spring invariably to mind. (propertyrightsresearch.org)
  • In 30 years of implementing the Endangered Species Act, the Service has found that the designation of critical habitat provides little additional protection to most listed species, while preventing the Service from using scarce conservation resources for activities with greater conservation benefits. (propertyrightsresearch.org)
  • Habitat is also protected through cooperative measures under the Endangered Species Act including Habitat Conservation Plans, Safe Harbor Agreements, Candidate Conservation Agreements and state programs. (propertyrightsresearch.org)
  • MDHA's CPL grant program provides us the opportunity to ensure the future of Minnesota's natural resources to acquire land to increase public hunting opportunities as well as enhance, restore and maintain critical habitat for deer and other wildlife species. (mndeerhunters.com)
  • Invasive species treatments, especially buckthorn removal, help maintain native forbs and grasses as both food sources and cover for wildlife. (mndeerhunters.com)
  • Under provisions in the Endangered Species Act, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the State of Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources have recently formed a recovery team to help restore Hawaii's green sea turtle population to previous levels. (letsgo-hawaii.com)
  • Because of an extraordinary collaborative effort across 11 western states to help save the imperiled "sagebrush sea," the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined that the greater sage-grouse did not warrant listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) -marking victory for what Jewell called "the largest land conservation effort in U.S. history. (nwf.org)
  • The ESA must be amended and updated to protect wildlife and promote voluntary efforts that restore and protect at-risk species. (fb.org)
  • This funding would help states implement their wildlife action plans, helping to recover Threatened and Endangered species like Washington's Canada lynx. (conservationnw.org)
  • Through WLFW, producers who maintain conservation prac-tices and systems that benefit the targeted species will be covered for any incidental take, or harm, the species that may occur as a result of the conservation activities for up to 30 years. (agri-pulse.com)
  • It will also expand the scale of the program by providing predictability under the Endangered Species Act for 83 species in addition to the flycatcher. (agri-pulse.com)
  • Prior to this assignment, Dale works as a Program Manager, Jacksonville District, where he provides guidance and leadership on program initiatives such as inter-agency efforts to protect endangered species, jurisdictional determinations, and managing the general permitting program. (asbpa.org)
  • These appropriations are also a major source of grant funds to state and tribal agencies in support of wildlife management and endangered species protection. (nwf.org)
  • The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pairs this with regulatory predictability under the Endangered Species Act. (edf.org)
  • By focusing dollars on restoring these larger landscapes, the program can support countless other wildlife and natural resources far beyond the single species of concern. (edf.org)
  • Another efficient policy design is focusing resources on species before they reach crisis stage. (edf.org)
  • Termination of residual pesticide run-off, dumping of oil and gas waste by-products and disruption of clay bottoms for creation of more permanent water sources will maintain playa conditions needed by many species of wildlife. (texas.gov)
  • The site hosts several game wildlife species such as the northern bobwhite quail as well as many species of conservation interest. (neonscience.org)
  • All of the natural resources projects at Camp Edwards are scoped to meet multiple objectives and integrate the needs of rare species, the overall pine barrens ecosystem, and Soldier training. (army.mil)
  • The permit agreement involved creating an onsite habitat mitigation bank, accruing acres through the implementation of projects detailed in the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan for state-listed species habitat improvement. (army.mil)
  • This newly found species indicates a symbiosis between military use and conservation. (army.mil)
  • Concerned that the species' presence could limit operations, the NRC program widened its survey efforts and found that the shrimp appears to be quite common and widespread in the area. (army.mil)
  • The NRC program has helped transfer its techniques and management strategies to other working groups and technical committees working on species support throughout the region. (army.mil)
  • Camp Edwards is a partner in interagency efforts for wildland fire, habitat restoration, and conservation of a wide variety of rare species including bats, rabbits, turtles, birds, and butterflies. (army.mil)
  • Deeply rooted in ecology, the program provides a solid understanding of ecological restoration and the effects of soil, animal grazing, fire and climate change on plants. (uidaho.edu)
  • The foundation also provides support for coral reefs through national programs like the Fisheries Innovation Fund to increase reef fish stock data and the National Coastal Resilience Fund, which supports reef restoration at scale. (noaa.gov)
  • The bill will also modernize the scope of eligible projects to reflect new challenges, such as climate change, habitat restoration, historical and cultural resource protection and scientific data collection. (house.gov)
  • It was modeled after the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to create a parallel program for management, conservation, and restoration of sport fishery resources. (federalgrants.com)
  • The Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (SFR) is funded by revenues collected from excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, electric outboard motors, import duties on fishing tackle, yachts and pleasure craft, and a portion of gasoline tax attributable to motorboats and small engines. (federalgrants.com)
  • A "Restoration and Resilience Jobs" program would create millions of good-paying jobs restoring natural resources, rebuilding recreational infrastructure, building wildlife crossings like this one over I-90, and recovering at-risk wildlife. (conservationnw.org)
  • WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged House Leadership to include a "Restoration and Resilience Jobs" program in future economic recovery packages. (conservationnw.org)
  • Much of this restoration and resilience work could be implemented by employing millions of young Americans through a 21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps, which would simultaneously accelerate our economic recovery, strengthen our workforce, bolster our resilience, sequester carbon, and enhance our nation's remarkable natural resilience. (conservationnw.org)
  • Restoration investments generate more jobs compared to other alternatives, because most of the investment goes towards labor, rather than materials (an analysis of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act showed conservation investments generated 15 to 33 jobs per million dollars and an economic return of $2.40 for every $1 invested). (conservationnw.org)
  • The Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative's goal is to pool resources and group people and land together. (farmprogress.com)
  • That fact certainly helped inspire the Natural Resource Conservation Service to invest over $9 million in restoration last year into the Driftless. (tu.org)
  • I will check in with TU's restoration staff first because I have seen the photos of the 15-inch native brookie they caught this year on one of the more than 30 miles of streams they restored on the "Mon. (tu.org)
  • April 21, 2011 - Washington - Under an unprecedented agreement announced today by the Natural Resource Trustees for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (Trustees), BP has agreed to provide $1 billion toward early restoration projects in the Gulf of Mexico to address injuries to natural resources caused by the spill. (docudharma.com)
  • This early restoration agreement, the largest of its kind ever reached, represents a first step toward fulfilling BP's obligation to fund the complete restoration of injured public resources, including the loss of use of those resources by the people living, working and visiting the area. (docudharma.com)
  • The Trustees will use the money to fund projects such as the rebuilding of coastal marshes, replenishment of damaged beaches, conservation of sensitive areas for ocean habitat for injured wildlife, and restoration of barrier islands and wetlands that provide natural protection from storms. (docudharma.com)
  • The agreement in no way affects the ultimate liability of BP or any other entity for natural resource damages or other liabilities, but provides an opportunity to help restoration get started sooner. (docudharma.com)
  • The Justice Department said Thursday that the money will be for rebuilding coastal marshes, replenishing beaches, conservation of ocean habitat for injured wildlife and restoration of barrier islands. (docudharma.com)
  • The $1 billion will fund projects including rebuilding of coastal marshes, beach replenishment, ocean conservation and restoration of barrier islands and wetlands that provide natural protection from storms, according to a press release issued by the National Resource Trustees for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a coalition of state and federal agencies. (docudharma.com)
  • The Natural Resources Department takes three main approaches to ensuring Tribal members have the ability to exercise their cultural practices: Restoration, Conservation, and Protection. (stillaguamish.com)
  • The activities that the riparian restoration program conducts can be summed up simply as stewardship of the land and water. (stillaguamish.com)
  • The objective of the wetlands program is to monitor wetlands and use that information to identify culturally important resources to enhance Tribal Treaty Rights, inform the Tribe's future voluntary wetland restoration and protection goals and ultimately lead to an increase in the quality and quantity of wetlands. (stillaguamish.com)
  • It meets the needs of Everglades restoration without jeopardizing other critical state programs. (tpl.org)
  • Realtors across the state don't just care about housing, they care about Florida's quality of life, and restoration of the Everglades helps protect what every Floridian loves about our state - our natural resources," said Gene Adams, government affairs director for the Florida Association of Realtors. (tpl.org)
  • There is a clear relationship between the amount and reliability of conservation funding available, and the extent and quality of wildlife protection and restoration that can be carried out. (nwf.org)
  • The National Wildlife Federation also advocates for robust federal funding to priority ecosystem-scale conservation and restoration projects-such as Great Lakes , Coastal Louisiana , and the Chesapeake Bay . (nwf.org)
  • We worked to pass the Healthy Forests Restoration Act to protect forests and wildlife and homeowners against catastrophic fires. (ucsb.edu)
  • On Earth Day last year, I announced a new goal to restore, improve, and protect at least 3 million acres of wetlands by 2009. (ucsb.edu)
  • Preserving natural surroundings for America's wildlife has long been a priority for America's farmers and ranchers. (fb.org)
  • The National Wildlife Federation also supports the Recovering America's Wildlife Act , which would dedicate $1.3 billion of existing revenue annually to state-led wildlife conservation efforts, effectively allowing the states to more fully implement their State Wildlife Action Plans. (nwf.org)
  • This week, the Senate advanced a farm bill that includes many important provisions for conservation on America's working farms, ranches and forestlands. (edf.org)
  • Learn how to protect our forests and natural resources through the development and use of renewable wood-based products and sustainable building materials. (uidaho.edu)
  • Study Indigenous knowledge in the management of forests, rangelands, fisheries, wildlife and water resources, and the reclamation of valued landscapes. (ualberta.ca)
  • Our mission is to expand and enhance stream side forests throughout the Stillaguamish River Basin to benefit fish and wildlife. (stillaguamish.com)
  • Healthy riparian (stream adjacent) forests provide benefits to fish and wildlife, and by extension, to residents of the Stillaguamish Basin. (stillaguamish.com)
  • Riparian forests also provide homes for game and non-game wildlife as well as food for animals to forage. (stillaguamish.com)
  • You can influence policy decisions to mitigate climate change, conserve natural resources, and promote sustainable practices with your expertise. (halterlady.com)
  • An introduction to the intersections of environmental and conservation sciences and Indigenous peoples, knowledges, practices and beliefs. (ualberta.ca)
  • There are countless examples of effective voluntary conservation programs and practices that are being implemented at the state and local level. (fb.org)
  • provides straightforward best management practices that can help to protect and replenish surface water and groundwater resources, offset groundwater use, reduce erosion and pollution, while providing many other benefits. (sonomaopenspace.org)
  • These are among the supporting conservation practices that NRCS offers to ranchers. (agri-pulse.com)
  • The IWF works to protect and restore wildlife habitat, promote sustainable land and water management practices, and educate the public about the importance of wildlife conservation. (indianawildlife.org)
  • Learn more about safe harvest practices for oysters and clams from the Shellfish Harvester Education Program. (vims.edu)
  • The increased funding for USDA's popular and effective Farm Bill conservation programs will help to energize rural economies, improve climate resilience, and ensure that our nation's farmers, ranchers, and foresters are part of the solution to climate change. (nwf.org)
  • Most states have advisory programs that include representation from government agencies, farmers and ranchers, environmentalists, and academia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Read the latest conservation success stories that show how NRCS and farmers and ranchers work together to improve agricultural operations while helping the environment. (usda.gov)
  • Unfortunately, ESA listings often entangle farmers and ranchers in bureaucratic red tape rather than providing a path to achieve shared conservation goals. (fb.org)
  • Farmers and ranchers across the country are demonstrating how conservation can be achieved while protecting both wildlife and our essential food, fiber and renewable energy production. (fb.org)
  • Clearly, farmers and ranchers are making a difference for wildlife conservation, and farm bill programs are having proven benefits. (edf.org)
  • The conservation provisions will assist farmers and ranchers in meeting environmental challenges on their land. (hcswcd.org)
  • When you do the math, the benefits of green infrastructure really add up,' said Betsy Otto, Vice President for Conservation and Strategic Partnerships at American Rivers, a funder of the project. (waterworld.com)
  • The ESF and Keystone Fund leverage public/private partnerships to amplify the impact of public conservation dollars. (trcp.org)
  • For more on technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or a local USDA service center . (agri-pulse.com)
  • The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation was created by Congress in 1984 and works with the public and private sectors to protect and restore the nation's natural resources for current and future generations. (noaa.gov)
  • help restore the nation's natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational and scenic resources and train a new generation about the value of public service. (house.gov)
  • In addition, voluntary partnership programs such as the Service's Private Stewardship Grants and Partners for Fish and Wildlife program also restore habitat. (propertyrightsresearch.org)
  • The CPL Grants Program funds conservation projects from $5,000 to $400,000 with a 10% match. (mndeerhunters.com)
  • Grants and cooperative agreements allow all organizations to access the best resources and conduct high-quality research and studies. (noaa.gov)
  • To date, the program has awarded nearly $22 million in grants to develop new assessment and monitoring techniques, create new fishery management models, produce watershed management plans, and support capacity building. (noaa.gov)
  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding provides competitive matching grants for habitat conservation to state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities in the Delaware River Basin in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. (fws.gov)
  • On this trip both mentors and mentees were able to learn about the complexity and history of Spanish and Mexican land grants as well as private land conservation in Southern Colorado. (trcp.org)
  • The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land. (usda.gov)
  • Agricultural and grazing out leases fees support lease administration and natural resource project implementation. (army.mil)
  • Our four-year degree in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences offers opportunities to study and develop real-world solutions for environmental issues, such as land conservation, water conservation, biodiversity and adaptation to climate change. (ualberta.ca)
  • By focusing on predictability on an ecosystem level, we will bring together an even larger group of agricultural producers in the Southwest to create habitat for the flycatcher and other wildlife," NRCS Chief Jason Weller said in the release. (agri-pulse.com)
  • It's a win-win approach for improving agricultural productivity while enhancing habitat for wildlife. (edf.org)
  • RCPP matches a federal investment with state and private capital to advance natural resource conservation and support agricultural production. (vims.edu)
  • The Landowner Incentive Program began as a Texas state program funded by the Administration of then-Governor George W. Bush and by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2002, the program received $40 million from the U.S. Congress, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was unable to set up and award funding before Congress rescinded the funding from 2002 and provided $40 million in 2003. (wikipedia.org)
  • You can cite the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the source of the critical habitat language. (propertyrightsresearch.org)
  • In particular, the foundation manages the Coral Reef Conservation Fund in collaboration with the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program with additional support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resource Conservation Service and ARAMCO. (noaa.gov)
  • Fortunately, over 90% of nesting activity for the Hawaiian green turtle population occurs at the French Frigate Shoals, inside a National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (letsgo-hawaii.com)
  • Hunting, fishing, and trapping program promotes opportunities for active/retired military personal and their families, civil service employees, and approved public. (army.mil)
  • If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Fish and Wildlife Service, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant. (federalgrants.com)
  • Participation in the project has also expanded with the addition of the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC), the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to the list of contributing agencies. (beachapedia.org)
  • Without the support of a few U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees, few would have guessed that recreational fishing of streams in the so-called Driftless Area of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois generates a whopping $ 1.6 billion in economic returns for the largely rural communities in the area. (tu.org)
  • Ted served as Deputy Solicitor for Parks & Wildlife at the U.S. Department of the Interior, where he supervised the work of the Solicitor's Office in support of programs of the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (asbpa.org)
  • The program draws support and funding from a growing team of conservation partners, including more than a half-dozen oil and gas companies and the federal Natural Resources Conservation Service. (nfwf.org)
  • Annual appropriations from the federal budget provides the core funding for all the federal agencies responsible for managing natural resources-from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife service to the U.S. Forest Service. (nwf.org)
  • The National Wildlife Federation works to make sure the federal budget includes robust funding for wildlife and natural resources through such traditional resource-oriented agencies as Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, and Forest Service, as well as non-traditional agencies such as the Department of Defense. (nwf.org)
  • The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment. (hcswcd.org)
  • The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides long-term funding to plug orphan oil and gas wells on national wildlife refuges and reclaim those sites to eliminate environmental and public safety hazards. (fws.gov)
  • Learn how to protect and restore the plants, animals, landscapes and seascapes that support ecological diversity on earth. (uidaho.edu)
  • f) Infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or ecological resources, including port infrastructure. (federalgrantswire.com)
  • You will develop conservation plans and strategies to restore and maintain ecological balance based on your findings. (halterlady.com)
  • For National Bison Day in the U.S. on November 6, CSKT Chairwoman Shelly Fyant and Cristina Mormorunni with the Rockies Program of WCS suggest that it's a day to also recognize and listen to traditional ecological knowledge, to ensure lasting conservation outcomes for the wildlife and wild places we all hold dear. (mongabay.com)
  • It is also relevant in the context of the current moment of reckoning for past acts of racial injustice, and transforming conservation from a force too often tied to colonization and dispossession to one that recognizes the critical role of Indigenous-led conservation in realizing our collective vision for true and enduring ecological stewardship. (mongabay.com)
  • Emphasis is on understanding our natural environment, our human impacts and approaches to sustaining, managing and restoring our natural resources using real-world issues such as climate change and biodiversity conservation. (ualberta.ca)
  • As biodiversity loss and climate change share many of the same underlying causes, actions that transform food production and consumption, rapidly cut emissions, and invest in conservation can mitigate the twin crises. (csrwire.com)
  • The US government can help ensure that COP15 and the emerging 2030 Global Biodiversity Framework are successful through its diplomatic engagement and by bringing new resources to the table to help developing countries protect their biodiversity. (csrwire.com)
  • It provides a comprehensive measure of how wildlife is responding to environmental pressures driven by biodiversity loss and climate change, while also allowing us to better understand the impact of people on biodiversity. (csrwire.com)
  • c) Implementation of a federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plan, including fisheries monitoring. (federalgrantswire.com)
  • In fact, the entirety of Camp Edwards has been designated as a Priority Habitat by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. (army.mil)
  • During the past two years, the NRC program for Camp Edwards negotiated a site development master plan permit for the training site with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. (army.mil)
  • Whether you're interested in policy development, conservation, or innovation, here are five careers to consider if you love sustainability. (halterlady.com)
  • In this program, you will learn how to manage, conserve and restore rangelands. (uidaho.edu)
  • b) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife and natural resources. (federalgrantswire.com)
  • The designation requires the Natural Resource Conservation program to complete rigorous permitting and mitigation processes for any habitat impacts that may occur. (army.mil)
  • For the banking program, the NRC program has agreed to conduct four acres of mitigation for every one acre that will be impacted by construction. (army.mil)
  • Acres that have been restored during the past two years have been incorporated into the habitat mitigation bank to count against the new and proposed ranges. (army.mil)
  • Additionally, NRC has facilitated transfers of excess state land as mitigation and is implementing extensive resource monitoring. (army.mil)
  • For years, there has been a massive effort to help restore the gopher tortoise population, and now local residents have the opportunity to be a part of that initiative. (andalusiastarnews.com)
  • These careers allow you to contribute to preserving natural resources, promoting renewable energy, and addressing climate change. (halterlady.com)
  • His focus has been on climate change adaptation and restoring natural resources, most recently directing a campaign to restore the Mississippi River Delta and Coastal Louisiana through a coalition of conservation organizations including National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society and Environmental Defense Fund. (asbpa.org)
  • National Wildlife Federation has mounted a major campaign to ensure that a portion of the revenue generated annually from auction of carbon credits under this legislation will go to help safeguard wildlife and natural resources from the impacts of climate change . (nwf.org)
  • Graduates are in high demand by government agencies, conservation groups, tribal organizations, environmental consulting firms, ranches and other organizations. (uidaho.edu)
  • Prepare to solve the globe's environmental problems with study in the natural sciences, social sciences and other fields. (uidaho.edu)
  • Learn to influence human behavior in order to effectively manage natural resources and address environmental issues. (uidaho.edu)
  • Accomplished with a $97,500 grant from state Department of Environmental Conservation's Hudson River Estuary Program with funds provided through the state Natural Resource Damages Fund and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's State Wildlife Grant Program, the work improves the preserve's popular Hudson River Greenway Water Trail Site. (scenichudson.org)
  • Leave a lasting mark on the environment with the BSc in Environmental & Conservation Sciences program. (ualberta.ca)
  • You will prepare yourself for a career in environmental and conservation sciences by applying the academic knowledge you've gained in class in practical and experiential environments, and by networking with other students in your field. (ualberta.ca)
  • Study how to use collective action, institutions, policy and management approaches to influence environmental and natural resource issues. (ualberta.ca)
  • Study how social change is involved in environmental issues through this program, which follows the Human Dimensions of Environmental Management major. (ualberta.ca)
  • It allows us to put small businesses to work on our natural infrastructure and environmental services that build our resilience to natural events, like flash floods. (trcp.org)
  • Jennifer Bucatari is an Oceanographer with Bureau of Ocean Energy Management within their Office of Environmental Programs. (asbpa.org)
  • The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 is landmark legislation for conservation funding and for focusing on environmental issues. (hcswcd.org)
  • This legislation simplifies existing programs and creates new programs to address high priority environmental and production goals. (hcswcd.org)
  • The 2002 Farm Bill enhances the long-term quality of our environmental and conservation of our natural resources. (hcswcd.org)
  • Our main goal and responsibility is to convey and implement the USDA Farm Bill Programs in Hamilton County. (hcswcd.org)
  • More than 6,000 projects in 25 years have helped to conserve 190,000 acres of land, and to complete them, county conservation districts and nonprofits sustain a laundry list of well-paying jobs for workers across the state. (trcp.org)
  • Funding for this initiative is provided through the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) administered by NRCS. (andalusiastarnews.com)
  • The multi-year initiative will provide $776,284 in dedicated RCPP funding and resources to support Bay water quality improvements by restoring about 40 acres of privately leased oyster beds. (vims.edu)
  • The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is also celebrating our 20th year in coral reef conservation," said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. (noaa.gov)
  • Our approach is to work locally and benefit globally," said Holly A. Bamford, Ph.D., chief conservation officer of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. (noaa.gov)
  • We are proud of the 20 years of conservation work that both the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have engaged in, and we look forward to working together for many years to come. (noaa.gov)
  • The RCDs do this work by making available technical, financial, and educational resources, and focusing those resources to achieve the greatest benefit to our community, soil, water, fish, and wildlife resources. (sonomaopenspace.org)
  • Monies are apportioned annually following a legislatively established formula to each of the eligible participants (State fish and wildlife agencies). (federalgrants.com)
  • Aquatic Habitat Guidelines (AHG) Program - In 1999, the governor's Salmon Recovery Office commissioned the Departments of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Ecology, and Transportation (WSDOT) to develop technical assistance guidance for those who want to protect and restore salmonid habitat. (beachapedia.org)
  • Our partnership with the BLM allowed us to identify Muddy Creek in Wyoming as a potential native fish conservation area. (tu.org)
  • Our partnership with the federal natural resource agencies benefits everyone who loves to fish or cares about clean water. (tu.org)
  • In the meantime, the rest of us who love to hunt and fish, should urge the President and the Congress to get our resource professionals back on the job so they can continue their good work of making the world a better place. (tu.org)
  • The landscapes of the desert Southwest might seem empty and devoid of wildlife, but look more closely and you will see a rich community of highly specialized plants, insects, reptiles, birds, mammals and fish. (nfwf.org)
  • If you are a concerned streamside land owner and would like to find ways to improve your property's fish and wildlife habitat, please contact Jason Anderson at [email protected] or 360-631-7391. (stillaguamish.com)
  • Joining the legislators and conservations outside the Senate Chambers was Harry Dutton, leader of the Alligator Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Elvis, an American Alligator used in FWC educational programs. (tpl.org)
  • Photo credit: Brian Tefft, Principal Wildlife Biologist at Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife. (edf.org)
  • They contain technical information about the conservation of soil, water, air, and related plant and animal resources. (usda.gov)
  • The Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District is a legal subdivision of the State of Ohio responsible for the conservation of natural resources within Hamilton County, Ohio. (hcswcd.org)
  • WASHINGTON, D.C. - A coalition of 644 conservation, farming, and agriculture organizations, farms, food companies, and businesses urged the leaders of the U.S. Senate and House agriculture committees to ensure that the upcoming Farm Bill safeguards the more than $20 billion Congress invested last year in climate-smart agriculture and conservation. (nwf.org)
  • Farm Bill conservation programs have been critically oversubscribed and meet only a fraction of the need for voluntary conservation on the landscape," the organizations said in their letter . (nwf.org)
  • Throughout the Coral Reef Conservation Program's 20th Anniversary, we are highlighting Coral Heroes - individuals and organizations that have worked with the program and are making a real difference in coral reef conservation. (noaa.gov)
  • An essential component of the concentration involves obtaining hands-on field skills as part of your coursework, and field experiences from summer jobs, internships, and cooperative education positions with state, federal and international conservation organizations. (umass.edu)
  • This bipartisan fix is supported by a wide range of organizations, including the National Rifle Association, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, National Wildlife Federation, and the Boy Scouts of America. (indianawildlife.org)
  • In fiscal year (FY) 2022, 27 Army IMCOM installations covering 1.3M acres, generated $11.1M in revenue and returned $7.7M to Army installations to support program execution. (army.mil)
  • In FY 2022, 12 Army IMCOM installations covering 261K acres generated out lease revenue of $898K and returned $539K to Army installations to support program execution. (army.mil)
  • Despite their size, these small creeks are now home to impressive wild trout, thanks to state conservation dollars. (trcp.org)
  • Of particular importance is the use of off-shore oil lease revenues to finance the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which represents the primary vehicle for funding federal and many state conservation land acquisitions. (nwf.org)
  • Funding for the CPL grant program is from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, created by the people of Minnesota. (mndeerhunters.com)
  • Trust Fund amounts are available to carry out eligible activities described in the RESTORE Act. (federalgrantswire.com)
  • To ensure that this funding, which could amount to billions of dollars annually, is reliably available for natural resource and wildlife protection activities, The National Wildlife Federation feels strongly that these funds should be set aside in a dedicated trust fund, and not subject to the vagaries of annual appropriations process. (nwf.org)
  • That spurred a partnership between the BLM and The Nature Conservancy to restore imperiled flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker, and roundtail chub downstream in the warm water reaches. (tu.org)
  • Our curriculum will provide you the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in wildlife conservation professions, or to continue graduate training in wildlife ecology and conservation biology. (umass.edu)
  • Learn the theoretical foundation for conservation science - such as elements of population, community and landscape ecology - and apply them to real-world challenges. (ualberta.ca)
  • Washington has a program in place for collecting data related to beach ecology. (beachapedia.org)
  • Ag + Open Space is launching a new program to expand its conservation efforts to protect - and in some cases enhance and restore - critical streamside and floodplain areas throughout Sonoma County. (sonomaopenspace.org)
  • Right now, we're pushing back on legislation that would disrupt the flow of funds to critical job-creating conservation projects. (trcp.org)
  • Join an established base of like-minded conservationists and strengthen a unified voice on critical Indiana wildlife and habitat issues. (indianawildlife.org)
  • This plight of wildlife has become even more acute in light of the current economic downturn, as many natural resource agencies suffer budget cuts that are affecting their abilities to meet critical wildlife conservation functions. (nwf.org)
  • In existence since the 1940s, RCDs are local grassroots conservation delivery systems that guide natural resource solutions on a voluntary basis. (sonomaopenspace.org)
  • A 90% cost share rates is also available for Limited Resource Farmers and New Farmers. (hcswcd.org)
  • We urge them to work with their colleagues to pass this important legislative fix and ensure that our youth have continued access to these vital programs. (indianawildlife.org)
  • Such work, however, is often dependent on the provision landowner incentives to protect habitat and wildlife on their property, and these funds face the same economic pressures as funding to agencies. (nwf.org)
  • Our work to secure fair funding for wildlife focuses not only on the annual federal appropriations process, but also seeks to create major new sources of revenue. (nwf.org)
  • As unemployment surges past 30 million American workers, millions of good paying jobs can be created restoring natural resources and bolstering community resilience. (conservationnw.org)
  • Dr. Mark Bailey, a local wildlife biologist who has been active in conservation for many years, said the program is a good one. (andalusiastarnews.com)
  • The Living Planet Report 2022 emphasizes that recognizing and respecting the rights, governance, and conservation leadership of Indigenous Peoples and local communities is imperative to delivering a nature-positive future. (csrwire.com)
  • Gain the skills and knowledge to protect and manage the natural resources that support healthy wildlife. (uidaho.edu)
  • MDHA Chapters depend on their members who support local chapter's meetings, banquets, fundraisers and MDHA's Hides for Habitat donation program. (mndeerhunters.com)
  • Our team of experts combines land acquisition, support for agriculture, citizen-based advocacy and sophisticated planning tools to create environmentally healthy communities, champion smart economic growth, open up riverfronts to the public and preserve the valley's inspiring beauty and natural resources. (scenichudson.org)
  • Washington's seven Democratic U.S. Representatives were among 79 Members of Congress who submitted a letter today to House leadership in support of funding for conservation projects that also provide good jobs. (conservationnw.org)
  • The budget also increases support for EPA homeland security programs by more than 70 percent next year. (ucsb.edu)
  • The National Wildlife Federation promotes sensible energy development that prioritizes renewable energy . (nwf.org)
  • The program received its first $40 million in appropriations from the U.S. Congress in 2002. (wikipedia.org)
  • Almost every state now has a funded program and $116 million has been appropriated since 2002. (wikipedia.org)
  • FACT SHEET: USDA Streamlines Regional Conservation Partnership Program, Invests Unpreced. (usda.gov)
  • Unfortunately the needs of wildlife conservation efforts far outstrip the financial resources currently available to federal, state, and tribal agencies. (nwf.org)
  • You will also study topics in livestock management, wildlife, social factors, recreation, agriculture and other areas of natural resource management. (uidaho.edu)
  • The goals of the recovery team are to identify research, management and enforcement needs for effective sea turtle conservation in the islands as well as promoting sea turtle protection through public education programs. (letsgo-hawaii.com)
  • Qualified natural resource management activities are reimbursable from CRFCP revenues generated at participating installations. (army.mil)
  • These statutes and guidance establish the legal authority to operate the programs, direct their operation, and guide the natural resource management of military installations. (army.mil)
  • According to U.S., Peruvian, and nongovernmental organization (NGO) officials, U.S. assistance has helped Peru improve management and monitoring of its forest resources. (gao.gov)
  • Beaches, or the intertidal area, are rarely addressed in isolation as that would have no utility in science or management, and would be detrimental to the goals of science and management programs. (beachapedia.org)
  • By examining past successes in site-based conservation, DNR helps ensure that aquatic reserve status is applied when it is the most appropriate management tool. (beachapedia.org)
  • He holds a Professional Engineering License with the Commonwealth of Virginia and has over thirty years of experience in construction, project, and program management. (asbpa.org)
  • Doug Bellomo is a civil engineer with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Institute for Water Resources in Fort Belvoir, VA. Doug serves as a senior technical advisor for flood risk management with the US Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Institute for Water Resources. (asbpa.org)
  • Doug leads the Corps National Flood Risk Management program and works within the USACE Levee Safety Program. (asbpa.org)
  • The undersigned groups urge you to ensure that the 2023 Farm Bill protects these generational investments in climate-smart agriculture and USDA agriculture conservation programs. (nwf.org)
  • The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law builds on an existing collaborative effort with public and private partners to conserve the sagebrush ecosystem of the American West and the nationally significant biological, cultural, and economic resources it supports. (fws.gov)
  • The public also will learn how the natural course of a stream at the preserve recently has been restored from damage sustained during the last couple of tropical storms. (scenichudson.org)
  • Daniel F. Adams , P.E., is a Civil Engineer with the City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Works and serves as Program Manager for the City's Coastal Section Capital Improvement Program. (asbpa.org)
  • The Indiana Wildlife Federation (IWF) is joining the National Wildlife Federation and other state wildlife affiliates in urging Congress to swiftly enact a bipartisan legislative solution to ensure that schools can continue to access Department of Education funding for archery and hunter safety education. (indianawildlife.org)
  • The IWF is urging Congress to amend The Safer Communities Act to protect archery and hunter safety education programs funding. (indianawildlife.org)
  • In the US, Congress should finalize this year's funding bills with significant increases for global conservation programs," Roberts adds. (csrwire.com)
  • The clean energy and climate legislation currently pending before the U.S. Congress represents the most promising opportunity for securing major new funding for wildlife conservation. (nwf.org)
  • The budget I submitted this year to Congress includes a $44 million pilot program to develop tools to better monitor urban water systems, so we can detect contamination as quickly as possible. (ucsb.edu)