### Question
What does wildlife conservation and restoration program mean?


### Answer
**Wildlife conservation and restoration program** has the following meaning in *16 U.S.C. § 669a*:

> a program developed by a State fish and wildlife department and approved by the Secretary under section 669c(d) [1](#669a_1_target) of this title, the projects that constitute such a program, which may be implemented in whole or part through grants and contracts by a State to other State, Federal, or local agencies (including those that gather, evaluate, and disseminate information on wildlife and their habitats), wildlife conservation organizations, and outdoor recreation and conservation education entities from funds apportioned under this chapter,[1](#669a_1_target) and maintenance of such projects

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 669a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5B-WILDLIFE RESTORATION**

