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Introduction of Recovering America's Wildlife Act Applauded
Nebraska Ag Connection - 07/20/2018

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources strongly supports the introduction of the Recovering America's Wildlife Act in the U.S. Senate. Senators James Risch, R-Idaho, and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. -- along with their colleagues Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D. -- introduced groundbreaking legislation that provides a critical source of funding to conserve those fish and wildlife in greatest need across the country.

The bill will redirect $1.3 billion annually from energy development on federal lands and waters to the existing Wildlife Conservation Restoration Program to conserve fish and wildlife. This solution, recommended initially by the energy sector, complements existing natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation programs and will not require taxpayers or businesses to pay more, but instead allows all Americans to become investors in taking care of fish and wildlife.

Michigan's Debbie Dingell, D-12th District -- along with Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb. -- introduced the House version of the bill in December 2017. It has gained strong, bipartisan support due to its innovative approach to solving America's wildlife crisis. The current list of co-sponsors has grown to 75 members, including Michigan congressmen Jack Bergman, R-1st District, and Daniel Kildee, D-5th District.

"The funding model that this legislation will create is better for taxpayers, businesses and -- most importantly -- fish and wildlife that are in danger," said DNR Director Keith Creagh. "It's similar to the successful Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund program, which uses funding from royalties on the sale and lease of state-owned minerals to conserve natural resources and provide public outdoor recreation. Since 1976, the Trust Fund has awarded more than $1.1 billion to help every county in our state acquire land, improve outdoor recreation and strengthen the economy of local communities."


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