Funding and Network for Rescue and Reintroduction of Endangered Wildlife.
This Act aims to enhance the protection of threatened and confiscated animals by establishing a dedicated cooperative network (Wildlife Confiscations Network) and a grant program. Citizens can expect zoos, aquariums, and sanctuaries to be better equipped to rescue and care for these animals, contributing to biodiversity conservation. The grant program will help cover costs for transport, veterinary care, and facility construction, supporting efforts to reintroduce animals into the wild.
Key points
Establishment of the Wildlife Confiscations Network – This will help law enforcement agencies quickly place confiscated animals (e.g., from illegal trade) in appropriate facilities.
Rescue and Recovery Grant Program – Qualified facilities like zoos and sanctuaries will receive financial support for the care, treatment, and transport of threatened and endangered animals.
Streamlined Permitting – The Secretary must issue a single programmatic permit to simplify rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction efforts for qualified zoological facilities.
Encouraging Public Education – The Act incentivizes the public display of rescued animals for educational purposes, raising public awareness about species conservation.
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