Garner federal support for conservation that benefits the Atlantic Coast region Goal 2. -Congress JVs are one of the most efficient - conservation in the ACJV is - contact the JV staff or 2.1 Support for Interior -DOI/FWS programs when it comes to critical, particularly due to coastal partners to learn more appropriations bill with JV, leaders results relative to funding. Over development and sea level rise. about how conservation NAWCA, coastal grants, and -OMB their more than 25-year history - these conservation funding funding benefit their Neotrop funding at agreed these public-private partnerships sources are an efficient use of states. upon level. leveraged every dollar of funds for bird conservation and - justify their support of Congressional funds 36:1, helping the many other species that these conservation to conserve 20.5 million acres of depend on these habitats. policies and programs to habitat. - this conservation funding is a their constituents and JVs offer non-partisan solutions, win-win for the people and the other policymakers. real jobs for real people, wildlife of the region. adaptations for changing climate, - these conservation funding and connecting people and sources are complementary and nature. competitive. Each provide - federal appropriations are the essential funds to a distinct aspect primary funding source for JV of the conservation needs in the offices. region. - NAWCA offers competitive - these conservation funds play a grants to carry out wetlands vital role in protecting ecosystem conservation. In the ACJV region, services American people rely on 432 projects have been funded like water quality and resilient since 1991. $209 million in grant coastal environments. funds has leveraged another $763 in non-federal funds and $162 in federal funds for conservation. - Coastal grants conserve important coastal areas. In the past 5 years (2009-2013), 40 Coastal grants have been awarded, impacting 23, 856 acres. -the Neotropical Migratory Bird
Goal 2. Garner federal support for conservation that benefits the Atlantic Coast region -Congress -DOI/FWS leaders -OMB JVs are one of the most efficient programs when it comes to results relative to funding. Over their more than 25-year history these public-private partnerships leveraged every dollar of Congressional funds 36:1, helping to conserve 20.5 million acres of habitat. JVs offer non-partisan solutions, real jobs for real people, adaptations for changing climate, and connecting people and nature. - federal appropriations are the primary funding source for JV offices. - NAWCA offers competitive grants to carry out wetlands conservation. In the ACJV region, 432 projects have been funded since 1991. $209 million in grant funds has leveraged another $763 in non-federal funds and $162 in federal funds for conservation. - Coastal grants conserve important coastal areas. In the past 5 years (2009-2013), 40 Coastal grants have been awarded, impacting 23, 856 acres. -the Neotropical Migratory Bird - conservation in the ACJV is critical, particularly due to coastal development and sea level rise. - these conservation funding sources are an efficient use of funds for bird conservation and the many other species that depend on these habitats. - this conservation funding is a win-win for the people and the wildlife of the region. - these conservation funding sources are complementary and competitive. Each provide essential funds to a distinct aspect of the conservation needs in the region. - these conservation funds play a vital role in protecting ecosystem services American people rely on like water quality and resilient coastal environments. - contact the JV staff or partners to learn more about how conservation funding benefit their states. - justify their support of these conservation policies and programs to their constituents and other policymakers. 2.1 Support for Interior appropriations bill with JV, NAWCA, coastal grants, and Neotrop funding at agreed upon level.
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