Reauthorizing Conservation and Wildlife Management Programs Until 2030
This law extends major conservation, wildlife management, and fish habitat restoration programs, primarily through 2030. Citizens benefit from continued federal funding for clean water initiatives, wetland preservation, and efforts to combat invasive species. Farmers and ranchers receive new support to protect their livestock from black vulture predation.
Key points
Extends funding authorization for key environmental programs, including invasive species control and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management, until 2030.
Establishes a Black Vulture Livestock Protection Program, allowing state entities to issue permits to farmers to protect commercial livestock.
Increases authorized funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program to $92 million annually, supporting major ecosystem restoration efforts.
Strengthens fish habitat conservation partnerships by expanding the governing board and maintaining the requirement for a 50% non-federal funding match for projects.
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