Submitted by Mark Humpert on January 31, 2012 - 9:49am
Voters in six Western states overwhelmingly agree that despite state budget problems, money should still be provided to protect land, water and wildlife. A total of 86% of respondents agree with the need for funding conservation. The poll was conducted in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The full results of the poll are available at http://www2.coloradocollege.edu/stateoftherockies/conservationinthewests….
Submitted by Mark Humpert on December 15, 2011 - 3:57pm
We learned today that the “megabus’ that would fund the Department of Interior and other federal agencies for the current fiscal year included $61.4M (<1% cut from FY11) for State and Tribal Wildlife Grants. A vote in the House on the compromise bill could happen as soon as Friday.
Submitted by Liz Skipper on October 2, 2012 - 9:07am
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Join the Teaming With Wildlife Coalition and the National Invasive Species Week Attendees in supporting funding for State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program - the Nation’s CORE program for preventing fish and wildlife from becoming endangered in every state and territory.
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Submitted by Mary Pfaffko on August 20, 2012 - 9:19am
At 555 organizations signed on to the letter to Senators Reed (RI) and Murkowski (AK) supporting funding in FY13 for the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program, we are well past our original goal of 300. Thank you so much for your support! The House Appropriations Committee proposed a massive 50% cut to the program and the letter is intended to show the Senate that there is strong grassroots support for the program.
Submitted by Mary Pfaffko on August 9, 2012 - 12:00pm
Once again the US House of Representatives has proposed a massive (50%) cut to the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program for the fiscal year starting in September. This program has already been cut by over 30% since 2010. We understand the fiscal constraints of the country and know everyone needs to do their part. However this large and disproportionate cut to a successful program that is preventing endangered species listings does not make economic sense. We know that when a species has to be federally listed, costs skyrocket!
Submitted by Mark Humpert on February 22, 2012 - 8:56am
We don’t often think about how the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants program is helping to restore marine ecosystems. This ScienceDaily Article (dated Feb. 17, 2012), explains how the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is supporting partners who are growing and transplanting staghorn coral to a threatened reef off Florida’s Broward County coast.
Submitted by Mark Humpert on January 20, 2012 - 4:29pm
Jointly with the FWS and NOAA, the Association issued a press release yesterday (attached) announcing that the draft National Fish, Wildlife and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy is available for public review and comment through March 5 at www.wildlifeadaptationstrategy.gov. Patty Riexinger (NY) is quoted along with David Hayes, Deputy Secretary of the Interior and Dr. Jane Lubchenco, NOAA Administrator.
Submitted by Liz Skipper on January 17, 2012 - 1:17pm
February 28-29, 2012 - Washington DC — Just a reminder to Teaming With Wildlife supporters that online registration is still open. The Registration fee of $50.00 includes includes admission to the Coalition Reception (evening on 2/28/12), Congressional Awards Banquet (evening of 2/29/12) and Lunch on 2/28/12.
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Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
We don’t often think about how the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants program is helping to restore marine ecosystems. This ScienceDaily Article (dated Feb. 17, 2012), explains how the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is supporting partners who are growing and transplanting staghorn coral to a threatened reef off Florida’s Broward County coast.
February 28-29, 2012 - Washington 