Conservationists Sue Fish and Wildlife Service Over West Virginia Waiver
Environment
Conservationists Sue Fish and Wildlife Service Over West Virginia Waiver
2023-08-01 20:34:25
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Three conservation groups sued the Biden administration Monday for declining to restrict lead ammunition and fishing tackle at a West Virginia wildlife refuge. They say the hunting and fishing gear could hurt wildlife, such as bald eagles and... Read More

USDA Investing $188M to Conserve Working Forestland
Conservation
USDA Investing $188M to Conserve Working Forestland
2023-07-10 20:38:26
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Department of Agriculture is investing $188 million in the conservation of what the Biden administration has deemed some of the most economically and ecologically significant forestlands in the nation.   The funding will support 34 projects to conserve... Read More

America’s Wildlife Would Benefit From Historic Conservation Bill
Conservation
America’s Wildlife Would Benefit From Historic Conservation Bill
2022-06-16 20:43:32
by Eden Metzger

WASHINGTON — With the passage of a historic conservation bill this week, the U.S. House committed over $2 billion to restoring habitats and potentially saving scores of species from extinction. In addition to being a watershed moment for the conservation... Read More

Conservation Enhancement Act Set to Be Signed Into Law
Environment
Conservation Enhancement Act Set to Be Signed Into Law
2020-10-05 20:18:12
by Sean Trambley

WASHINGTON - This week, the America’s Conservation Enhancement Act achieved final passage in the U.S. House of Representatives with support from a wide swath of bipartisan lawmakers.  The ACE Act helps conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat, including by reauthorizing the... Read More

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