$1b sent to state wildlife agencies, bolstering conservation projects and recreation opportunities
by National Marine Manufacturers Association 2 Mar 2021 08:09 PST
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is distributing $1 billion to state wildlife agencies through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (WSFR). Generated by the hunting and angling industry, these funds support regional conservation projects across the country. The 2021 WSFR apportionment is $121 million higher than the 2020 apportionment due to increases in firearm, fishing equipment and motorboat fuel revenues.
"The WSFR partnership among states, industry and the Service is a keystone conservation program in the United States because it creates a relationship between outdoor recreationists and the natural resources they enjoy," said Service Principal Deputy Director Martha Williams. "State agencies use these funds to manage wildlife and improve their habitats, which also benefits outdoor recreationists."
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