• It is used extensively in the United States by the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service in daily planning for implementing on-farm conservation plans and policies. (usda.gov)
  • Under P2000 and Florida Forever, Florida has protected more than 2.4 million acres of land. (nature.org)
  • Arizona has more than 9 million surface acres of State Trust lands, interspersed throughout the state with federal and private lands. (verdenrcd.org)
  • 745,383 acres of National Landscape Conservation Areas (NLCA) and 46,786 acres of Research Natural Areas (RNA). (blm.gov)
  • MASON TOWNSHIP, MAINE, 4/28/2009: The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the U.S. Forest Service today announced the protection of 664 acres of land, including the public trailheads for the Miles Notch Trail and the Haystack Notch Trail. (tpl.org)
  • Colorado's ​66 million acres of land include 11.5 million acres of cropland, and 24.5 million acres of private rangelands, which support more than 36,000 ranches and farms. (co.us)
  • Through Colorado Parks and Wildlife partnerships with private landowners, over 2 million acres of private lands are open to public hunting. (co.us)
  • The need is evidenced by a recent RTI International study that found projected growth will lead to the loss of 2 million acres of the state's undeveloped land in the next three decades. (ncwf.org)
  • Parks and Recreation manages over 1,700 acres in five conservation areas. (chesterfield.gov)
  • Management of over 1,700 acres in five conservation areas . (chesterfield.gov)
  • The park system has been the beneficiary of total or partial land donations at 28 sites representing 2,344 total acres. (chesterfield.gov)
  • There are four sites acquired with grant funding and six sites with a combination of both land donation and grant funding, totaling 1,718 acres of parkland. (chesterfield.gov)
  • Since October, USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has enrolled 110,000 acres in new conservation easements, bringing USDA to this important conservation milestone. (thepoultrysite.com)
  • Agricultural land easements, including grassland easements, total more than 1.9 million acres. (thepoultrysite.com)
  • Private landowners own more than two-thirds of the continental United States' 1.9 billion acres. (gao.gov)
  • USDA currently has more than 70 million acres of privately-owned land enrolled in programs that offer landowners financial incentives to implement conservation practices to protect or improve soil and water quality and wildlife habitat. (gao.gov)
  • The ONA is home a remarkable array of natural and cultural resources including four sensitive habitats, 26 special status species, and an archaeological record providing evidence of human occupation dating back over 5,000 years. (blm.gov)
  • Early land-use practices and farming methods, such as sharecropping and the use of fire, created a patchwork of small fields that provided ideal quail habitats. (missouri.edu)
  • The grant program stems from an initial commitment of $440 million of federal resources over the next five years to preserve and restore habitats, improve community resilience, and provide access to the outdoors through nature-based solutions. (esri.com)
  • While the extraction of resources is an activity that contributes to the economic well-being of the state, improperly reclaimed or unreclaimed land may adversely affect the environment and may cause the temporary and, in some circumstances, permanent destruction of scenic beauty and wildlife habitats. (fl.us)
  • RNAs are intended to represent the full array of North American ecosystems with their biological communities, habitats, natural phenomena, and geological and hydrological formations. (blm.gov)
  • Congress established the PCSRF to contribute to the restoration and conservation of Pacific salmon and steelhead populations and their habitats. (archives.gov)
  • Aimed at protecting natural areas, watersheds, cultural resources, wildlife habitats, and recreational sites, the LWCF was created by an Act of Congress in 1965. (tclf.org)
  • Our findings also improve understanding of urgent issues associated with changing environmental conditions (e.g., climate change, loss of natural habitats), a theoretical understanding that can be applied and tested in many specific ecosystems. (lu.se)
  • There are numerous other economic benefits of Florida's history of land conservation, including agriculture, ranching, forestry and recreation. (nature.org)
  • As part of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, the MCC's four-fold mission is to: accomplish conservation projects, create conservation employment, provide conservation education, and engage conservation volunteers. (maine.gov)
  • and Shannon Zezula, state resource conservationist. (farmprogress.com)
  • In 2019 President Joe Hemming was named Fly Fisherman's Conservationist of the Year after a successful six-year litigation that resulted in the closure of a commercial fish farm on the Au Sable that was leased from the county for $1 per year, and given permits by the state to discharge effluent directly into the river, just upstream from the "Holy Waters" of the Au Sable. (flyfisherman.com)
  • And while the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Florida Forever funding in 2021, our partnerships with private landowners have played a huge role in our land protection work. (nature.org)
  • Missouri's wildlife resources are dependent on the management decisions made by private landowners, as over 90 percent of the land base is privately owned. (missouri.edu)
  • Through collective action and cooperation among neighboring landowners, larger blocks of land can be managed for a variety of wildlife goals, and each individual landowner gains the management advantages of the collective group. (missouri.edu)
  • 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)
  • Farmers and landowners who invest in conservation practices, like cover crops or wetlands, and incorporate best management practices into their operations to improve and protect the state's natural resources are eligible for the award. (iowaagriculture.gov)
  • The following private land programs provide incentives and/or assistance for landowners with interest in enhancing ​wildlife habitat, manag​ing wildlife impact and speci​es conservation on private lands. (co.us)
  • USDA is committed to partnering with our nation's farmers, ranchers, and private landowners to conserve our nation's natural resources for future generations and deliver conservation and recreational benefits to rural America," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. (thepoultrysite.com)
  • Easements protect sensitive lands from development in perpetuity, and landowners can partner with NRCS to implement voluntary climate-smart management practices that maximize the amount of carbon sequestered from the atmosphere and stored in soils or plant biomass across these landscapes. (thepoultrysite.com)
  • Recognizing the critical role that private landowners play in managing soil, water, and wildlife habitat, Congress directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to improve stewardship practices on these lands. (gao.gov)
  • More than two-thirds of members considered program provisions that prohibit landowners from receiving compensation for maintaining previously implemented landowner-financed conservation practices to be a hindrance. (gao.gov)
  • One strategy that has received increasing attention is that of a market approach, whereby private firms conserve large tracts of land and whose restoration activities can be converted into ecological credits that landowners can sell to developers to meet their offset requirements. (lu.se)
  • NRCS delivers science-based soil information to help farmers, ranchers, foresters, and other land managers effectively manage, conserve, and appraise their most valuable investment - the soil. (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)
  • 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)
  • NRCS has offered conservation easements through the Farm Bill for 28 years, through programs like the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which helps landowners​, land trusts, and other entities protect, restore, and enhance wetlands, grasslands, and working farms and ranches through conservation easements. (thepoultrysite.com)
  • Your contribution can go a long way to help protect our wildlife and natural spaces, support our state parks and outdoor recreational opportunities, and introduce people to the wonders of Colorado's great outdoors. (co.us)
  • The historic budget also provides more money to our state's natural resource trust funds than it has in the last 15 years, including $100 million in both the Land and Water and Parks funds. (ncwf.org)
  • The Parks and Recreation Trust Fund supports land acquisition and improvements within the state's park system, including local and state parks and public beach access. (ncwf.org)
  • Parks and Recreation manages conservation easements held by the Department of Historic Resources and Capital Region Land Conservancy . (chesterfield.gov)
  • As of 2015, there are 49 NHAs in 32 states, with some traversing multiple states and encompassing national parks. (tclf.org)
  • The National Park Service administers two LWCF programs: The State and Local Assistance Program provides matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments for the development of recreational amenities, such as the construction of community swimming pools, trails, and neighborhood parks. (tclf.org)
  • Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, holds a long-standing commitment to environmental conservation efforts, most recently working with the California Natural Resources Agency for the 30×30 initiative. (esri.com)
  • Florida's $65 billion annual tourism industry is inextricably linked to our state's natural resources. (nature.org)
  • Anthias, P. (2019) Ambivalent cartographies: Exploring the legacies of indigenous land titling through participatory mapping. (lu.se)
  • As for the threats to freshwater resources , many lakes, rivers, and wetlands in the United States have been so severely damaged that their overall health is declining at a much faster rate than terrestrial ecosystems. (pewtrusts.org)
  • The Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project (WRP) was created in 1997 as a regional voice for the valuable yet diminishing coastal resources of Southern California. (scwrp.org)
  • State CZM programs contain provisions for the protection of estuaries, coastal wetlands, and other natural resources. (archives.gov)
  • The Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is devoted to conservation and environmental stewardship across the state, with positions available throughout the year. (maine.gov)
  • Led by Secretary Mike Naig, the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship serves the rural and urban residents that call Iowa home. (iowaagriculture.gov)
  • This protected land helps continue that stewardship and provide opportunity for Mainers to enjoy the beautiful Caribou Speckled Wilderness. (tpl.org)
  • The CRP embraces cooperative conservation, providing funding and technical expertise and establishing partnerships that collaboratively restore NOAA trust resources to improve environmental quality and strengthen stewardship within local communities. (archives.gov)
  • rather, through partnerships with the National Park Service (NPS), NHAs represent collaborations between public and private organizations to foster wise stewardship and interpretation of the diverse natural and cultural resources in a given community. (tclf.org)
  • Environmental Stewards serve individually with non-profits, state or federal agencies to increase organizational volunteer capacity and aid in the development and implementation of host sites land management plans. (maine.gov)
  • For generations, Iowa farmers have led in conservation efforts and continue to be excellent stewards of the land," said Gov. Reynolds. (iowaagriculture.gov)
  • Learn more about the Natural Resources Stewards Program. (unh.edu)
  • The 2022 session of Natural Resources Stewards is currently full. (unh.edu)
  • DES MOINES, Iowa (March 8, 2021) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to nominate individuals or families in their communities for the 2021 Farm Environmental Leader Award . (iowaagriculture.gov)
  • Nominations will be accepted until Monday, May 3, 2021, to be considered for the 2021 awards ceremony held at the Iowa State Fair. (iowaagriculture.gov)
  • The recipients will be recognized on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at the Iowa State Fair. (iowaagriculture.gov)
  • In a monumental win for North Carolina's wild lives and wild places, the 2021 state budget invests more overall funds into conservation than ever before. (ncwf.org)
  • We used an index from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assess the social vulnerability of populations exposed to wildfire from 2000-2021 in California, Oregon, and Washington, which accounted for 90% of exposures in the western United States. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Agriculture Development and Farmland Preservation Fund supports working family farms through conservation easements on threatened farmland and agricultural development projects. (ncwf.org)
  • Agricultural land easements protect the long-term viability of the nation's food supply by preventing conversion of productive working lands to non-agricultural uses. (thepoultrysite.com)
  • These easements have been crucial to protecting rangelands and farmsteads from urban encroachment, ensuring the most productive lands remain working lands. (thepoultrysite.com)
  • We hope these interactive database maps will add to the growing understanding of the nation's vital waterways and result in science-based actions that will ensure their restoration and conservation for generations to come. (pewtrusts.org)
  • America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC)-utilizing federal investments with private and philanthropic contributions-empowers locally led conservation and restoration programs by making it easier to access grants. (esri.com)
  • The Legislature further finds that while it is not practicable to extract resources without disturbing the surface of the earth and producing waste materials, and that the very character of certain surface extraction operations precludes complete restoration of the land to its original contour, it is essential to require reclamation to mitigate the effects of resource extraction on the environment. (fl.us)
  • Distribute hundreds of millions of dollars, through our Wildlife Sport Fish and Restoration program, in excise taxes on fishing and hunting equipment to State fish and wildlife agencies. (mrlc.gov)
  • Voluntary habitat protection and restoration programs like the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and the Coastal Program and other partnership programs are the primary ways we deliver habitat conservation on public and private lands. (mrlc.gov)
  • The Wetland Advisory Group provides local input from on-the-ground land managers and restoration practitioners. (scwrp.org)
  • 3) "Capital improvement" or "capital project expenditure" means those activities relating to the acquisition, restoration, public access, and recreational uses of such lands, water areas, and related resources deemed necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. (flsenate.gov)
  • The implementation of eligible projects under s. 259.105 includes land acquisition, land and water body restoration, aquifer storage and recovery facilities, surface water reservoirs, and other capital improvements. (flsenate.gov)
  • Funding supports implementation of state CZM programs, which include numerous state and local coastal habitat protection and restoration projects. (archives.gov)
  • This report analyzes practices that producers in EQIP conservation programs drop from their contracts or fail to complete. (usda.gov)
  • However, their population level at any given time is directly related to land use patterns, management practices and weather. (missouri.edu)
  • We always have great joy in honoring and recognizing these leaders in our farming communities throughout our state that put healthy conservation practices on the forefront of their operations," said Director Lyon. (iowaagriculture.gov)
  • Through conservation practices and partnerships, USDA aims to enhance economic growth and create new income streams for farmers, ranchers, producers and private foresters. (thepoultrysite.com)
  • Members would like to be able to tailor new or existing programs to the farming practices of producers in their states as well as increase emphasis on programs that keep lands in production. (gao.gov)
  • Looking back, TNC takes pride in the role Florida Chapter staff and trustees played in making state-funded conservation land acquisition a reality. (nature.org)
  • Funding for the $500,000 acquisition came from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund through congressionally approved appropriations supported by U.S. Senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins and Representative Michael Michaud. (tpl.org)
  • This acquisition protects essential public access routes to significant regional hiking trails while also protecting these lands for hunting and fishing. (tpl.org)
  • 259.041 Acquisition of state-owned lands for preservation, conservation, and recreation purposes. (flsenate.gov)
  • Additionally, $6.89 million is requested for land acquisition and construction activities (lands acquired with these funds will be incorporated into reserve boundaries), and $5.2 million is requested for a competitive research program that will be administered by the NERRS program. (archives.gov)
  • The Student Conservation Association received seven AmeriCorps grants in 2023, totaling nearly $4.5 million to recruit more than 1,200 AmeriCorps members serving in all 50 states, including the District of Columbia, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and American Samoa. (americorps.gov)
  • 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)
  • Protecting natural lands is necessary for the "ecological health and open space needs" of our state, but the job of acquiring those lands is not done. (nature.org)
  • The commission recommended that protecting those lands was necessary for the "ecological health and open space needs" for our state. (nature.org)
  • The objectives for RNAs are to preserve examples of all significant natural ecosystems for comparison with those influenced by man, to provide educational and research areas for ecological and environmental studies, and to preserve gene pools of typical and endangered plants and animals. (blm.gov)
  • Under the Fisheries program we also operate 70 National Fish Hatcheries, 65 fishery resource offices and 86 ecological services field stations. (mrlc.gov)
  • The CELCP was established to protect coastal and estuarine lands considered important for their ecological, conservation, recreational, historical, or aesthetic values, giving priority to lands with significant ecological values that can be effectively managed and protected. (archives.gov)
  • Land use and ecological change: A 12,000-year history. (lu.se)
  • In line with our initial idea, our model includes several ecological interactions including (1) within-trophic-level competitive interactions for resources, (2) between-trophic-level antagonistic and mutualistic interactions, and (3) the way in which species interacts with the abiotic environments. (lu.se)
  • Here you'll find the latest information on USDA's conservation agency, including news releases, feature stories, downloadable media files and more. (usda.gov)
  • 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)
  • USDA's conservation efforts address specific environmental concerns, target funding toward state and local environmental priority areas, and promote partnerships with state or local entities to leverage limited funding. (gao.gov)
  • State technical committee members indicated that although USDA's conservation programs are generally effective, some targeted programs are more effective than others. (gao.gov)
  • The Coastal Zone Management (CZM) program is a voluntary federal state partnership dedicated to comprehensive management of the nation s coastal resources. (archives.gov)
  • The fund is supplied by royalties from offshore drilling, which are invested in conservation and recreation projects to support federal and state assistance initiatives, as well as voluntary conservation measures on private land. (tclf.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)
  • 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)
  • The statutory mission of the DNR is to "protect and conserve the natural resources of this state. (flyfisherman.com)
  • The Land and Water Fund is the primary source of grants that support hundreds of local governments, state agencies and conservation nonprofits in their efforts to address water pollution and conserve lands that are ecologically, culturally or historically significant. (ncwf.org)
  • or any other activities that serve to restore, conserve, protect, or provide public access, recreational opportunities, or necessary services for land or water areas. (flsenate.gov)
  • The USDA is engaged in a whole-of-government effort to combat the climate crisis and conserve and protect our nation's lands, biodiversity and natural resources including our soil, air and water. (thepoultrysite.com)
  • Conserving our natural resources is a vital part of creating and maintaining healthy ecosystems on our nation's lands. (usda.gov)
  • Guide the conservation, development, and management of the Nation's fish and wildlife resources. (mrlc.gov)
  • The NRHP, which is managed by the National Park Service (NPS), is the nation's official list of historic districts, landscapes, sites, structures, and objects deserving preservation because of their significance to a locality, a state, or the nation. (tclf.org)
  • Biodiversity offsets are a popular tool in conservation policy. (lu.se)
  • Learn about how to increase sustainability through land care programs. (chesterfield.gov)
  • They built the roads and trails that cross the state forests. (wikipedia.org)
  • Our Field Team Program consists of trail crews that construct and rehabilitate sustainable trails in places like Baxter State Park, and on the Appalachian Trail, as well as land owned by local communities and land trusts. (maine.gov)
  • The hours of operation for the ONA's trails and natural areas are from dawn to dusk daily. (blm.gov)
  • For convenient access to the ONA's trails and natural areas utilize the small parking area on the north side of S. Beach Road, 0.17 miles east of U.S. (blm.gov)
  • With 7.5 miles of multiuse trails, as well as a pond featuring a day use picnic area, Basswood Pond State Forest is a great destination for outdoor recreation any time of year. (ny.gov)
  • Basswood Pond State Forest contains trails upon which hiking and cross country skiing are encouraged. (ny.gov)
  • This deer conservation guide is one in a series developed jointly by MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation. (missouri.edu)
  • As the effort to publicly fund conservation gained momentum more than 20 years ago, the plan being outlined seemed outrageous. (nature.org)
  • The Oregon Ocean Science Fund is established in the State Treasury. (oregon.gov)
  • 378.035 Department responsibilities and duties with respect to Nonmandatory Land Reclamation Trust Fund. (fl.us)
  • 378.036 Land acquisitions financed by Nonmandatory Land Reclamation Trust Fund moneys. (fl.us)
  • The fund supplements existing state, tribal, and local programs to foster development of federal-state-tribal-local partnerships in salmon and steelhead recovery and conservation. (archives.gov)
  • The states of Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, and Alaska, and the Pacific Coastal and Columbia River tribes receive Congressional PCSRF appropriations from NOAA s National Marine Fisheries Service each year. (archives.gov)
  • The Florida Chapter of TNC has helped protect many of Florida's premier conservation lands over the last 50 years, especially with the help over the last two decades of Florida's revolutionary land conservation programs: Preservation 2000 and Florida Forever. (nature.org)
  • The success of these two programs has made fast-growing Florida a national leader in conservation. (nature.org)
  • TNC has also worked collaboratively with the state under both programs to acquire hundreds of key parcels, securing options on the land for purchase with state funds. (nature.org)
  • Our natural resource conservation programs help people reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damage caused by floods and other natural disasters. (usda.gov)
  • Our programs are among the oldest in the world dedicated to natural resource conservation. (mrlc.gov)
  • 4) Upon adoption of the amendments to the master reclamation plan as a rule, such plan shall provide the guidelines for approval of reclamation programs for lands covered in the plan, recognizing that reclamation of such lands is not mandatory, but that any payment of costs expended for reclamation paid under s. 378.031 shall be contingent upon conformity with the guidelines set forth in the master reclamation plan. (fl.us)
  • REDLANDS, Calif.-June 23, 2022- In recent years, lawmakers have implemented substantial new policies to mitigate the effects of climate change, including new funding pathways for community-based conservation efforts. (esri.com)
  • Across the United States, initiatives to accelerate these land, water, and wildlife conservation efforts have been long underway, including one recent initiative launched in April 2022 by the Biden administration . (esri.com)
  • Florida Forever and Preservation 2000 have helped protect many of Florida's premier conservation lands over the past 50 years. (nature.org)
  • These historic, cultural and natural resources serve as the bases on which the Congressional designation directs the protection, preservation and enhancement of the sites key values. (blm.gov)
  • Maps are a critical tool for communicating and tracking conservation work and we hope to help grantees advance critical preservation efforts. (esri.com)
  • On July 17, Smith honored three AmeriCorps members serving in the State and National program supporting environmental preservation and climate resilience projects. (americorps.gov)
  • Established in 1966 with the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act, the NRHP includes more than 90,000 listings comprising some 1.5 million contributing resources. (tclf.org)
  • The WRP is chaired by the California Resources Agency and supported by the California State Coastal Conservancy. (scwrp.org)
  • Ecosystems provide a wide variety of useful resources that enhance human welfare, but these resources are declining due to climate change and anthropogenic pressure. (mdpi.com)
  • We celebrate their efforts in helping us protect sensitive lands, create jobs, expand access to the outdoors, and help tackle climate change. (thepoultrysite.com)
  • 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)
  • The purpose of the project is to study Backahill's properties within a defined geographical area and evaluate the properties' exposure to climate threats in terms of temperature, wind, water (rising sea level, high flows, precipitation and torrential rain) and land (for example if there is a risk of landslides, landslides or erosion in the area). (lu.se)
  • Promised Land State Park was opened to the public in 1905, becoming just the fourth state park in all of Pennsylvania. (wikipedia.org)
  • Congress authorized conveyance of federal land grants to territories in the west at statehood to provide foundational support for basic public services, such as education and penitentiaries. (verdenrcd.org)
  • Without the leadership and support of the people of Mason Township and Oxford County along with The Trust for Public Land, this project would not have been accomplished. (tpl.org)
  • Forest Service ownership guarantees public access for hiking, hunting, and fishing, and assures sensitive management of the natural and cultural resources on the property. (tpl.org)
  • The Haystack Notch Conservation Project is part of TPL's larger White Mountains Conservation Initiative-a collaborative effort to protect key forestlands and secure public access to critical trailheads and hiking paths in the White Mountains. (tpl.org)
  • Other funds were transferred out of habitat conservation funds without public notice. (commondreams.org)
  • Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) is a national alliance of local state and federal resource professionals. (commondreams.org)
  • Administer a national program to provide the public opportunities to understand, appreciate, and wisely use fish and wildlife resources. (mrlc.gov)
  • According to a letter sent from Joe Hemming, president of Anglers of the Au Sable, to the director of the DNR and to Governor Gretchen Whitmer and others, the DNR has no precedent or authority to transfer public lands to the National Guard. (flyfisherman.com)
  • Increasing public land and habitat conservation has always been a top priority for NCWF. (ncwf.org)
  • Much of our work centers on investments in public lands, protection of current public lands, and engaging more people in restoring habitat and nature-based solutions for flooding and ocean rise. (ncwf.org)
  • The consensus support in all three chambers of our government shows recognition of the important role that land and water conservation play in our economic and public health. (ncwf.org)
  • Investing in public lands boosts the state and local economy. (ncwf.org)
  • d) The reclamation of the land is in the public interest because the reclamation, when combined with other reclamation under the master plan, will provide significant benefits to surface water bodies supplying water for environmental and public purposes in those areas of the state where phosphate mining has been permitted. (fl.us)
  • Built in the 1930's, the park conserves historical and natural resources while offering recreational opportunities to the public. (chesterfield.gov)
  • Has your district adopted a policy stating that elementary schools will use the safety checklist and equipment guidelines published in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission? (cdc.gov)
  • During their terms of service our members receive a weekly living allowance, health insurance if eligible (6 month or longer term commitment), a Maine State Park pass, First Aid/CPR training, pro deals on gear, and are able to earn AmeriCorps Education Awards to pay for college or student loans. (maine.gov)
  • Esri, the Esri globe logo, The Science of Where, esri.com, and @esri.com are trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of Esri in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions. (esri.com)
  • Serving at the Student Conservation Association in New York and New Jersey, the honorees received the President's Volunteer Service Awards. (americorps.gov)
  • To analyze the volume and diversity of live mammals ticular has increased substantially in the past few decades, that have been imported into the United States in recent even after accounting for increased reports of new emerg- years, we used data from the US Fish and Wildlife Service ing infectious diseases ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Congress mandated that those lands be held in perpetual trust, and that standards for management and disposition of those lands would be codified within the states' constitution. (verdenrcd.org)
  • Interested in developing job readiness skills, experience in project management, and gaining contacts in the field of natural resources? (maine.gov)
  • As far as these resources' reduction is concerned, remote sensing and image processing techniques could contribute to the management of these natural resources in a practical and cost-effective way, although some improvements are needed for obtaining a higher quality of the information available. (mdpi.com)
  • Historically, quail populations have increased and declined as a result of natural factors, as well as the land use and management activities of humans. (missouri.edu)
  • 3) The Legislature recognizes that where possible and feasible the department should enter into memoranda of understanding to eliminate duplication and maximize the effectiveness of the regulatory process in the management and protection of our natural resources. (fl.us)
  • In Idaho, lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management support support 3,000 vascular plants plus another 2,200 non-vascular plants (lichens -1000 and mosses - 1200). (blm.gov)
  • The ACEC program was conceived in the 1976 Federal Lands Policy and Management Act, which established the first conservation ecology mandate for the BLM. (blm.gov)
  • His charges have been referred to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for investigation and a financial audit. (commondreams.org)
  • 259.037 Land Management Uniform Accounting Council. (flsenate.gov)
  • Since the forests have been allowed to regrow at Promised Land State Park it has become a center of diverse wildlife and ecosystems. (wikipedia.org)
  • America the Beautiful Challenge is a grant program that offers US states, tribes, territories, local groups, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and others, the opportunity to apply for multiple grants through a single application managed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). (esri.com)
  • The vast majority of fish and wildlife habitat is on non-Federal lands. (mrlc.gov)
  • To help policymakers, elected officials, and other stakeholders here in the United States make better-informed decisions on where and how to address the threats to our waters, The Pew Charitable Trusts engaged NatureServe and Michigan State University to build national databases of watershed conditions and barriers that alter the natural flow of rivers, streams, and other freshwater bodies. (pewtrusts.org)
  • I can't think of a better way to slide into the topic of land trusts than to tell you a quick personal story. (rep.org)
  • The Trust is composed of five voting members appointed by the State Land Board, and two nonvoting members from the legislature (one Senator and one Representative). (oregon.gov)
  • The State contends that the involved statute is a proper exercise of the State police power by the Legislature. (justia.com)
  • 1) The Legislature finds that Florida is endowed with varied natural resources that provide great recreational, environmental, and economic benefit to the people of the state. (fl.us)
  • 2) The Legislature recognizes that there are wide variations in the circumstances and conditions surrounding and arising out of the extraction process and that the rehabilitation and conservation of resources will be assured only through proper planning and through consideration of the impact of resource extraction upon the environment as well as upon the land use of the surrounding areas. (fl.us)
  • The Legislature further recognizes that it is in the best interest of the state that the reclamation process be accomplished in a timely manner and that persons engaged in resource extraction shall be responsible for attaining required reclamation standards. (fl.us)
  • The Legislature recognizes that certain lands mined or disturbed prior to July 1, 1975, have been naturally reclaimed. (fl.us)
  • 6) "Water resource development project" means a project eligible for funding pursuant to s. 259.105 that increases the amount of water available to meet the needs of natural systems and the citizens of the state by enhancing or restoring aquifer recharge, facilitating the capture and storage of excess flows in surface waters, or promoting reuse. (flsenate.gov)
  • In 2020, $100 million was dedicated to Florida Forever acquisitions, and TNC is a vital partner in securing rare and sensitive lands for protection through the Florida Forever program. (nature.org)
  • Subject to available funding, establish and execute a competitive grant program to conduct research and monitoring related to Oregon's ocean and coastal resources. (oregon.gov)
  • 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)
  • This program satisfies licensure-to-practice standards for Minnesota and may satisfy standards for other states or US territories. (mnsu.edu)
  • FACT SHEET: USDA Streamlines Regional Conservation Partnership Program, Invests Unpreced. (usda.gov)
  • The program provides funding to state and local governments to acquire such lands to ensure they are permanently conserved for the benefit of future generations. (archives.gov)
  • The Natural Resources Steward program offers a comprehensive training and volunteer supp. (unh.edu)
  • Comprising cultural resources (buildings, sites, landscapes, districts, objects, and structures) that represent exceptional aspects of American history and culture, the NHL program, managed by the NPS, has its roots in the Historic Sites Act of 1935, although the designation was not used until the 1960s. (tclf.org)
  • VII of the State Constitution and s. 215.59, the issuance of state bonds pledging the full faith and credit of the state in the principal amount, including any refinancing, not to exceed $200 million for state capital projects for environmentally endangered lands and $40 million for state capital projects for outdoor recreation lands is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions of ss. (flsenate.gov)
  • The single most effective way to do that, the commission said, was to substantially increase the level of funding and purchase those lands now. (nature.org)
  • The WRP provides a structure that allows agencies to discuss project design and approach, and coordinate funding opportunities, for the most efficient and effective expenditure of resources. (scwrp.org)
  • We haven't seen the kind of funding that allows us to make big deals to address conservation since the 2008 recession. (ncwf.org)
  • In this General Assembly session, NCWF and our pa rtner Land for Tomorrow doubled up on advocacy efforts to significantly increase funding for the trust funds since investment had dwindled since the peak period of 2008. (ncwf.org)
  • In all, outside funding and resources have contributed to the development of almost half of the current park system. (chesterfield.gov)
  • The USLE erosivity has been used effectively for conservation planning purposes for more than 5 decades. (usda.gov)
  • Visit Our Resources page for resources from us and our partners, and other agencies and organizations that you may find valuable. (verdenrcd.org)
  • He added, "Not only will it help conservation organizations implement nature-based solutions to flooding and protect lands, but it will give more folks from across the state access to North Carolina's outdoor resources. (ncwf.org)
  • Erosivity is used across the United States and around the world for assessing and predicting rates of soil erosion on agricultural lands. (usda.gov)
  • Many of the park facilities in use today were constructed during the Great Depression of the 1930s by the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps. (wikipedia.org)
  • For a resource to be eligible for listing, it must be at least 50 years old and retain a high level of integrity. (tclf.org)
  • Promote peer-reviewed, competitive research and monitoring that leads to increased knowledge and understanding of Oregon's ocean and coastal resources. (oregon.gov)
  • Promote innovative, collaborative, community-oriented, multi-institutional approaches to research and monitoring related to Oregon's ocean and coastal resources. (oregon.gov)
  • We need to tie our "accomplishments" together and connect large areas already protected, he said, avoiding the "island effect" when conservation lands are separated by development that is so harmful to species. (nature.org)
  • In both rural and urban contexts, State Trust lands also provide substantial benefit to local communities through economic stimulation, such as supporting and planning infrastructure and development corridors. (verdenrcd.org)
  • Modern definitions of rainfall erosivity began with the development of the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE), where rainfall characteristics were statistically related to soil loss from thousands of plot-years of natural rainfall and runoff data. (usda.gov)
  • In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. (lu.se)
  • In 2009 legislation, Congress created a National Conservation Area (NCA) within the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. (commondreams.org)
  • Designated by Congress, NHAs are places where scenic, natural, historic, and cultural resources merge to create a landscape that is emblematic of American history. (tclf.org)