In this second installment of our three-part series on the Land and Water Conservation Fund, we're diving into the fun stuff - how LWCF actually helps wildlife! After breaking down the nuts and bolts of the law in Part 1, we're now exploring how this funding transforms into real conservation wins across America. From pocket mice to fairy shrimp, we'll discuss how LWCF supports wildlife conservation through land protection, habitat restoration, and more.
Sources:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS): https://www.fws.gov/endangered/laws-policies/
USFWS: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants: https://www.fws.gov/service/recovery-land-acquisition-grants
USFWS: Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants: https://www.fws.gov/service/habitat-conservation-plan-land-acquisition-grants
National Park Service (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/subjects/biodiversity/conservation.htm
Bureau of Land Management (BLM): https://www.blm.gov/about/our-mission
BLM’s Wildlife Program: https://www.blm.gov/programs/fish-and-wildlife/wildlife
BLM’s Division of Fish and Wildlife Conservation: https://www.fws.gov/initiative/hunting/wildlife-conservation
U.S. Forest Service (USFS): https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/natural-resources
USFS - This is Who We Are: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/This-is-Who-We-Are.pdf
Department of Interior - $80M announcement: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-nearly-80-million-states-collaborative-efforts-conserve
