Ban on Using Conservation Funds to Buy Land from Private Owners.
This bill prohibits state governments from using federal money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to acquire land, water, or interests in them from private landowners. This means LWCF funds must be directed toward other conservation efforts, such as developing public parks, rather than expanding public holdings by purchasing private property. The change limits the option for landowners to sell their land to the state under this specific federal program.
Key points
Federal Land and Water Conservation Funds (LWCF) cannot be used to purchase land, water, or interests from private individuals.
This restricts the ability of state authorities to expand public lands by acquiring private property using this specific funding source.
Status:
Expired
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